Imprisoned GirlsDoPorn Ringleader Ordered to Pay $76M to Victims

Michael Pratt sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The imprisoned owner of the now-defunct GirlsDoPorn.com website, Michael James Pratt, has been ordered by a judge to pay nearly $76 million in restitution to women who were coerced and tricked into appearing in online pornographic videos. Pratt pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and conspiracy charges last year and was sentenced to 27 years in prison.

Why it matters

The restitution order is a significant victory for the victims, who were assured their videos would only be distributed privately but were instead posted online, causing them lifelong harm. This case highlights the serious consequences for those who engage in sex trafficking and the importance of holding perpetrators financially accountable.

The details

According to the order from U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino, Pratt will have to pay the restitution jointly with his co-defendants, all of whom have also pleaded guilty to federal charges and been sentenced to prison. San Diego U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon stated that the restitution order "is a powerful acknowledgment of the lifelong harm inflicted on these women" and that while no amount of money can fully remedy what they endured, it holds Pratt financially accountable for some of the harm he caused.

  • In 2025, Michael James Pratt was sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.
  • This week, U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino ordered Pratt to pay nearly $76 million in restitution to the victims of the GirlsDoPorn trafficking scheme.

The players

Michael James Pratt

The imprisoned owner of the now-defunct GirlsDoPorn.com website, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Janis Sammartino

The U.S. District Judge who ordered Pratt to pay nearly $76 million in restitution to the victims of the GirlsDoPorn trafficking scheme.

Adam Gordon

The San Diego U.S. Attorney who stated that the restitution order is a "powerful acknowledgment of the lifelong harm inflicted on these women" by Pratt and his co-defendants.

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What they’re saying

“The restitution order "is a powerful acknowledgment of the lifelong harm inflicted on these women. While no amount of money would fully remedy what they endured, this order holds Pratt financially accountable for some part of the harm that he caused these victims.”

— Adam Gordon, San Diego U.S. Attorney (nbcsandiego.com)

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of sex trafficking and the importance of holding perpetrators fully accountable, both criminally and financially, for the harm they inflict on victims. The significant restitution order underscores the commitment to seeking justice and providing some measure of redress for those whose lives have been irreparably damaged by these crimes.