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Joe Francis Is Socked With $20M in Punitives
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has been ordered to pay casino mogul Steve Wynn another $20 million. All told, Francis owes Wynn about $49.5 million.
Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis Loses in $20M Slander Case
A Los Angeles jury on Monday awarded casino mogul Steve Wynn $20 million after it found that he had been defamed by Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis.
GGW's Joe Francis: 'Steve Wynn's a Gangster'
Girls Gone Wild boss Joe Francis lashed out at casino mogul Steve Wynn in front of jurors in a courtroom battle Tuesday, claiming Wynn is a “gangster” who threatened his life.
Girls Gone Wild's Joe Francis Sends Madonna Cease and Desist
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has sent cease and desist letter to Madonna to keep her from singing her new song called “Girls Gone Wild” at the Super Bowl or else he’ll take legal action.
GGW's Joe Francis Sues Wynn Las Vegas Casino
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis is suing the Wynn Las Vegas casino and resort for falsely accused him of reneging on a $2.5 million marker.
Joe Francis Wins Gambling Debt Case
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has been exonerated on criminal charges stemming from allegations of a gambling debt he allegedly incurred while at the Wynn Resort in 2007.
GGW's Joe Francis Arrested After Surrendering to LAPD
Girls Gone Wild chief Joe Francis was arrested yesterday after surrendering to police and charged with multiple misdemeanors stemming from an alleged altercation with three girls after a Hollywood party last January.
GGW's Joe Francis Wins in Court
After a turbulent week at trial, “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis today won the federal case against him brought by four plaintiffs who claimed he sexually exploited them when they were underage during a "Girls Gone Wild" shoot.
GGW's Joe Francis Held in Contempt, Fined
Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis is no longer representing himself after the judge in his civil case held him in contempt of court.
Girls Gone Wild's Joe Francis Ready to Have 'Fun' at Trial
Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis said he is looking forward to having some fun at his trial, after showing up about 90 minutes late to court proceedings this morning.
Judge Orders Joe Francis to Pay Nearly $36,000 in Fees
Superior Court Judge Mark Mooney has ordered Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis to pay $35, 905.50 in attorneys fees to Playboy Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole in their defamation lawsuit stemming from a fight at a West Hollywood, Calif., nightclub last year.
Treasure Island Media Signs Joe Rocco
Joe Rocco has signed an exclusive contract with Paul Morris's Treasure Island Media, the studio announced today.
Joe Francis Sues Over 'Tell-All' Book
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis filed suit at Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that a former employee breached a non-disclosure agreement and has a book deal.
Joe Francis Accused of Workplace Attack
Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has been accused of attacking two of his female employees, one of whom is pregnant.
Joe Francis' Jailer Escapes Prison Time
It seems that the legal problems surrounding Joe Francis and his Girls Gone Wild empire are not limited to Francis himself, as one of his former prison guards narrowly escaped jail time for accepting a series of bribes on behalf of the one-time porn mogul.
Joe Francis Sues U.S. for Freezing 2 Accounts
Mantra Entertainment’s Joe Francis, founder of the "Girls Gone Wild" franchise, has filed a suit to force the IRS to release funds it has levied against two financial accounts.
Joe Francis Says IRS Has Seized $100M, Will File Bankruptcy
"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis owes the IRS $33.8 million, according to tax officials who have filed a lien on his assets for failing to pay his dues in the past years.
Joe Francis Now a Free Man After Judge OKs Plea Deal
"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis was sentenced Friday to time served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns.
Joe Francis' Legal Troubles Mount
"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis is facing legal problems on both coasts.
Titan Media, Joe Gage Expand Production Pact
All-male studio Titan Media has extended its long-standing production pact with writer-director Joe Gage.