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LA Direct's Derek Hay Sentenced to 9 Months for Conspiracy, Perjury

LA Direct owner Derek Hay was sentenced Friday to nine months in county jail and two years’ probation, after pleading guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit pandering and one charge of perjury.

Derek Hay Sentencing Hearing: Performers Give Impact Statements

The first day of the sentencing hearing for LA Direct Models’ Derek Hay, who pleaded guilty in May to one charge of conspiracy to commit pandering and a charge of perjury, took place in Los Angeles Wednesday.

Tylee Texas Signs With LA Direct

Tylee Texas has signed with LA Direct for representation.

LA Direct's Derek Hay Indicted in Pandering Probe

A recently unveiled Grand Jury document revealed this week that LA Direct agent Derek Hay has been indicted as part of a criminal case for “conspiracy to commit pandering” and “conspiracy to commit pimping.”

LA Direct's License Renewed, With 4-Month Suspension

A judge at the California Office of Administrative Hearings has issued a decision in the longstanding licensing case concerning LA Direct Models, renewing the agency's license but also placing it under a four-month suspension.

Labor Commissioner Rules in Favor of Jane Does in Derek Hay, LA Direct Case

California Labor Commissioner Patricia Salazar issued today a 50-page decision on the complaint brought fourth by five former LA Direct models against agency owner Derek Hay.

Press Excluded from Derek Hay's Labor Board Evidence Hearing

Patricia Salazar, the Special Hearing Officer for the Labor Commissioner in the case of five former clients petitioning for the revocation of Derek Hay and LA Direct’s talent agency license, ruled this morning that the press was to be excluded from today’s evidentiary hearing.

APAC Releases Statement on Derek Hay Labor Board Hearings

The Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC) has released a public statement affirming continued support for the Jane Does involved in the ongoing California Labor Board hearings concerning talent agent, Derek Hay. 

WhatsApp Recording Provides a Shocking Finale for the Derek Hay Hearings

Closing his cross-examination of agent Derek Hay, attorney Allan Gelbard, representing five former clients of his LA Direct agency, played his strongest card: a WhatsApp recording where Hay appears to be communicating with adult performer Mia Malkova about an opportunity to meet a gentleman in Dubai in exchange for a large sum of money.

Derek Hay Finally Takes the Stand in the Hearings Against LA Direct

The fourth day of the second set of hearings concerning the Labor Board petition filed on behalf of five former models against agent Derek Hay and LA Direct took place yesterday in downtown Los Angeles, with Hay’s attorney calling in several witnesses, including Hay himself.

A Parade of New Witnesses at the Derek Hay Labor Board Hearings

The third day of the second set of hearings concerning the Labor Board petition filed on behalf of five former models against agent Derek Hay and LA Direct took place today in downtown Los Angeles, with Hay’s attorney calling in several witnesses.

Labor Board: Derek Hay's Defense Begins Presenting Their Case

The second day of the second set of hearings concerning the Labor Board petition filed on behalf of five former models against agent Derek Hay and LA Direct took place today in downtown Los Angeles.

Labor Board Hearings Against Derek Hay, LA Direct Resume

After a weeks-long recess, the Labor Board hearings concerning a petition against talent agent Derek Hay and his business, LA Direct, on behalf of five of his former clients resumed this morning in Downtown Los Angeles.

Sadie Blair Joins L.A. Direct Models

Rising starlet Sadie Blair has announced her signing with adult talent agency L.A. Direct Models.

L.A. Direct Models Commends Reality Kings on New Cancellation Policy

L.A. Direct Models on Friday commended Reality Kings on its new cancellation and lateness policy, noting it has had a similar policy for more than a decade.

L.A. Direct Models Owner Derek Hay Talks Vegas Expansion

Derek Hay told XBIZ that he opened a Las Vegas office for L.A. Direct Models because Sin City is “more active than ever” with shoots.

Verified Call Finalizes Deal With L.A. Direct Models

Verified Call has finalized a deal with L.A. Direct Models, and now fans can chat on the phone with some of the top girls in the adult industry.

L.A. Direct Models Signs Director Lizzy Borden

LA Direct Models has signed director Lizzy Borden for representation.

L.A. Direct Models Signs Tom Byron

LA Direct Models is continuing its talent juggernaut with the signing of adult industry veteran Tom Byron.

Prince Yahshua Signs With L.A. Direct Models

Acclaimed adult performer Prince Yahshua has signed with talent agency LA Direct Models.