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Michael Hall, a 32-year-old who goes by the stage name “Apollo Stone,” pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including attempted human trafficking, in a case that highlighted exploitation within the adult industry, specifically with shady Onlyfans managers.
The case, prosecuted by Crawford County (Arkansas) authorities, uncovered Hall’s alleged coercion and abuse of women to produce explicit material for substantial financial gain.
On December 17, Hall admitted guilt to charges of attempted human trafficking, two counts of aggravated assault, and one count of terroristic threatening. Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes stated that Hall, who ran an OnlyFans operation, earned “hundreds of thousands of dollars” by selling pornography depicting “legal-age girls acting as teenagers.”
The court sentenced Hall to 120 days in county jail and imposed a 10-year suspended imposition of sentence. Hall is also barred from engaging in any activities related to the production, sale, or dissemination of pornography during the 10-year probation period. This includes filming, directing, or uploading explicit content.
Additionally, Hall will be classified as a habitual offender, meaning future criminal activity will carry harsher penalties.
Court documents revealed that Hall used intimidation and physical violence to compel women to participate in explicit content creation. According to an affidavit, one victim reported that refusal to film would result in physical abuse.
“OnlyFans was Hall’s full-time job when they moved to Van Buren (Arkansas ) in 2023,” the victim said, describing an environment where noncompliance carried the threat of violence.
Hall’s operation exploited a legal gray area, producing content that, while involving legal-age participants, portrayed themes intended to simulate underage scenarios.
Prosecutors praised the efforts of Crawford County victim witness coordinators, who worked to provide counseling and resources for the victims. “We hope this closes a chapter in these young ladies’ lives and provides protection to any future victims,” said Holmes.
The case has drawn attention to the potential for exploitation in online adult content platforms, where creators and managers may operate with little oversight. Holmes emphasized that Hall’s conviction sends a clear message about accountability in such operations.
“Hall was not just profiting off this content—he was using coercion and violence to control vulnerable individuals,” Holmes stated. “This behavior is unacceptable, and we will continue to prosecute such cases to the fullest extent of the law.”
As part of his sentencing, Hall faces strict prohibitions against any involvement in the pornography industry. He is also forbidden from soliciting others to participate in such activities. Legal experts suggest this case could lead to further scrutiny of content managers within the OnlyFans platform and similar online spaces.
This is a great time to remind everyone that coercion is not consent. Consent must be freely given.