Michael Hall, a former adult film actor from Van Buren, was convicted and sentenced to32-years in prison on Tuesday in Crawford County Circuit Court on charges stemming from a series of criminal cases.
Hall, whose legal troubles began in mid-2024, faced allegations including attempted human trafficking, aggravated assault, and terroristic threatening, among others.
Hall's legal saga began in June 2024 when he was arrested by Van Buren police following reports of violent behavior and coercion involving multiple women. Court documents revealed that Hall, previously known for his work on the platform OnlyFans, allegedly forced individuals into participating in adult content creation, controlling the profits while resorting to physical violence when met with resistance.
One affidavit detailed a chilling account of Hall threatening a woman’s life, with text messages presented as evidence, including one that read, “I will literally kill you.”
Initially, Hall pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on a $100,000 bond.
However, his freedom was short-lived as he was rearrested in July 2024 for violating a no-contact order and committing additional offenses. Facing mounting evidence, Hall entered a guilty plea on December 17, 2024, to reduced charges, including attempted human trafficking, two counts of aggravated assault, and terroristic threatening.
As part of the plea deal, he was sentenced to 120 days in the Crawford County Jail—time he had already served—and received a 10-year suspended sentence, contingent on strict conditions such as refraining from any involvement in pornography and avoiding contact with victims.
The situation escalated further in early 2025 when Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes filed a petition to revoke Hall’s suspended sentence, citing new violations. Hall had reportedly resumed harassing communications and engaged in prohibited activities related to adult content, breaching the terms of his release.
After fleeing to Florida, he was apprehended by U.S. Marshals on January 22, 2025, at an Amtrak station in Orlando and extradited back to Arkansas.
Today, Hall was sentenced to 32 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, a decision announced by Holmes, who emphasized the severity of Hall’s repeated violations.
“This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting the community and holding habitual offenders accountable,” Holmes stated.
Hall, classified as a habitual offender following his initial plea, now faces a lengthy prison term without the possibility of further leniency.
