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GGW's Joe Francis Denied Bail in Reno

Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has failed in his bid to win release from jail in Reno without facing extradition back to Florida, where charges stemming from a 2003 arrest for purportedly filming underage girls are still pending.

Joe Jekel Joins AEBN

Adult video on demand (VOD) provider AEBN has announced the addition of industry veteran Joe Jekel to its sales and marketing team.

Joe Brandi Launches The Adult News Channel Online

Former KSEX vice president Joe Brandi has launched The Adult News Channel online. The website is currently offering radio 24/7, and will start video feeds five nights a week on Feb. 1.

Joe Brandi Leaves KSEX

KSEX Vice President Joe Brandi, who joined the Internet radio station May 10 after the on-air dismissal of program director Wayne C. "Wankus" Lewis, resigned in an on-air phone call to program director Lorraine "Lorrainiac" Summers on her show last night.

Joe Francis Asks for Investigation of Fla. AG

“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis’ attorneys have called for an investigation of Florida State Attorney General Steve Meadows after alleging that Meadows allowed exhibition and dissemination of child pornography.

Gay Porn Star Joe Romero Dies

Joe Romero, outspoken HIV/AIDS activist, veteran gay adult performer and musician reportedly died Oct. 30 from HIV complications.

2 Lawsuits Against Joe Francis Dropped

Two lawsuits filed against "Girls Gone Wild" (GGW) founder Joe Francis have been withdrawn from federal court in Florida. Heather Marie Kotis, Rachel Christine Mill, Julie Tilton, Nicole Breitfeller and Tabitha Gautreaux had alleged that Francis’ Mantra Films, producers of GGW, had taped them during a wet T-shirt contest in 2001.

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Plaintiffs Drop Suit Against Joe Francis

A representative for "Girls Gone Wild" (GGW) founder Joe Francis has confirmed to XBIZ that two women who filed suit against him have dropped charges, after video surfaced showing the two women verbally stating they were of age to be filmed and also consenting to it.

Joe Francis Posts Video of Plaintiffs

Girls Gone Wild (GGW) founder Joe Francis has launched a blog website, MeetJoeFrancis.com, apparently as an attempt to inform the public of his life story and extensive legal woes. Posted also on the site are GGW video clips of two Florida women who currently are suing Francis.

Joe Francis Changes Attorneys in Fla.

"Girls Gone Wild" owner Joe Francis has fired Aaron Dyer and Larry Simpson, the two attorneys who have represented him for the last four years, and replaced them with lawyer Roy Black.

Joe Francis Facing Yet Another Lawsuit

Joe Francis, founder of the “Girls Gone Wild” video series, is facing another lawsuit connected to the production of the hit video series, according to media reports issued Monday.

Joe Francis to Remain in Reno Jail

After a Tuesday release, Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis has chosen to remain in jail, his lawyer said, in order to avoid another jail sentence — without bail — for new charges in Florida, where he previously served time for contempt of court.

Next stop for Joe Francis: Reno

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis will be sent to Nevada to face tax evasion charges after he finishes his 35-day sentence in a Florida jail for contempt of court.

L.A. City Attorney Files Charges Against Joe Francis

Criminal sexual battery charges were filed against "Girls Gone Wild" producer Joe Francis today by Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo.

Joe Francis Pleads Guilty on Contempt Charge, Gets 35 Days

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty to contempt of court and was sentenced to 35 days in jail in a U.S. District Court hearing today.

Joe Francis Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis was charged with tax evasion today, having deducted more than $20 million in apparent false business expenses on his 2002 and 2003 tax returns.

GGW’s Joe Francis Arrested at Panama City Airport

Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis was arrested without incident Tuesday in Florida. The U.S. Marshal's Office in Panama City, Fla., arrested the adult entertainment mogul at sunrise at the local airport on a warrant seeking his arrest for criminal contempt of court.

Joe Francis Defies Judge, Appeals Court Order

"Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis failed to appear in court as ordered by Judge Richard Smoak, and has appealed the judge's order to have Francis jailed for contempt of court.

U.S. Judge Orders Joe Francis Jailed

U.S. District Judge Richard Smoak has ordered "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to turn himself in to authorities by noon CDT today to begin serving jail time for contempt of court.