GirlsDoPorn Owner Ordered to Pay $75.6 Million in Restitution

California judge rules against imprisoned website owner for tricking women into pornography

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A San Diego federal judge has ordered Michael James Pratt, the imprisoned owner of the now-defunct San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn, to pay $75.6 million in restitution to more than 100 women whom Pratt and his co-conspirators tricked into appearing in pornographic videos under false pretenses, with the threat that the videos would be plastered all over the internet.

Why it matters

This case highlights the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in the adult entertainment industry and the legal system's efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and provide restitution to victims. It also raises broader questions about consent, privacy, and the lasting impact of nonconsensual pornography in the digital age.

The details

Pratt and his co-conspirators were found to have lured young women, often college students, into appearing in pornographic videos by deceiving them about the true nature of the videos and the ways in which they would be distributed. The women were threatened that if they tried to back out, the videos would be posted online, causing them immense personal and professional harm.

  • On February 17, 2026, a San Diego federal judge ordered Pratt to pay $75.6 million in restitution.

The players

Michael James Pratt

The imprisoned owner of the now-defunct San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn.

San Diego Federal Judge

The judge who ordered Pratt to pay $75.6 million in restitution to the victims.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger regulations and oversight in the adult entertainment industry to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and nonconsensual distribution of their personal content. It also highlights the importance of providing robust legal recourse and support for victims of these crimes.