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Florida to Francis -- We're Comin' to Get You

Joe FrancisJoe Francis might want to think twice about making bail when he appears in court in Nevada, either today or Monday.

Officials in Florida tell TMZ that if -- and this is a big if -- a judge in Reno lets the "Girls Gone Wild" chief sexecutive free on bail, they plan on hauling him back all the way cross-country to Florida to face a flurry of state charges, including sexual performance with a minor and bringing contraband into the county jail where he was holed up for a month.

Of course, since Francis is in Nevada, the governor of Florida would have to ask the governor of Nevada to extradite the porntrepreneur, though we're told that the request would almost certainly be granted.

Francis is due in court either today or Monday in Reno to face federal tax evasion charges. At last report, TMZ had located Joe in Oklahoma, wending his way to the desert.

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16. If only more states could come up with some charges.

Posted at 11:10AM on Jun 1st 2007 by emanon

17. Yippie!

Posted at 11:23AM on Jun 1st 2007 by whatever you say

18. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!KARMA RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Posted at 3:49PM on Jun 1st 2007 by jenirow

19. I hope the Gov of Florida ask that he be sent back. This guy needs to pay for all that he has done. About time I say. How many young gals now regret their actions and are now forever caught on tape because of this guy????

Posted at 11:09AM on Jun 2nd 2007 by Robbie

20. I bet his smug ass wishes he'd have treated the judge with respect. He might not understand the concept with the "Girls", but he will. Prison jumpsuit. Not a good look, Joe.

Posted at 11:38AM on Jun 1st 2007 by I'm Sowwey

21. when it rains it pours. he deserves everything he's got coming.

Posted at 11:39AM on Jun 1st 2007 by seriously

22. I hope this whoremonger gets what he deserves. As a pimp, he is a flunkie.

Posted at 11:47AM on Jun 1st 2007 by Frannie

23. His narcistic ,ignorant perverted ass had the nerve to try and tell off Candy spelling when she wrote that letter of concern to Paris hilton (another narcisitic,ignorant , "simple-minded dumb ass ) Joe stated that he would over-come his sentence and he will be released and bragged how much $$ he's worth and defend his friend Paris and that he would come out soon and acted like he was above everyone else and especially the laws !!Well we will see about that one there ..joe!!! hopefully they'll give your sorry ass the maximum sentence and fine you into bank ruptcy.....!!!!then as your locked up with the guys whose Daughters' ,sisters and any other young girls you may have taken advantage of hopefully your KARMA will come back to WIPE THE FLOORS WITH YOU !!!! HEY JOE HAVE A GREAT TIME BENDING OVER !!!!! that thought makes my day !!!

Posted at 7:23PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Did anyone get to read the letter he wrote from jail to candy spelling???

24. Nothing makes me happier than to see this creep tied up with the courts, jail and lots of money being spent on lawyers. I hope the guy is swimming in misery and sleepless nights!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:39PM on Jun 1st 2007 by cantstandfranny

25. I am so sick of this POS and the longer they keep him in jail the better. Get him for what you can. Let him cry some more. Big Pusssy!

Posted at 12:58PM on Jun 1st 2007 by ^v^

26. It will be more than likely that the feds in the District of Nevada will release Francis on O.R. (own recognizance) since his offenses are non-violent in nature, unless the federal magistrate, at his arraignment hearing, considers [him] a flight risk. Since Francis does own property in Mexico, a private jet at his disposal + the fact that the dollar amount alleged in the indictment is excessive ($20M) he "could" be detained at a federal detention facility in Nevada pending trial (which might be several months). He will most probably be released on a significant financial bond, as is generally the case in federal "white collar" offenses. Then, on the pending state charges back in Florida, he would need to be extradited from Nevada if he isn't held in custody by the U.S. Marshals. By far, Francis' biggest legal problems that he faces are the federal charges. There's no way out for him but to work out a plea agreement with the government in lieu of trial. Meanwhile, Mantra, his production company will contine to rake in the bucks big-time even when Francis is serving time in Camp Fed. If convicted, this will not be a "Paris Hilton type" sentence, he's facing some serious federal time on the tax evasion charges + who knows what will come of the state charges in Florida. When all is said + done, he's a young guy + will emerge as wealthy as ever with the only strike against him the fact that he will be a convicted felon for life! I've unfortunately been through the wrath of the federal criminal justice system myself, so I speak from experience.

Posted at 12:59PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Leonard

27. Is he still crying all the damn time?

Posted at 6:50PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Get Real

28. How does it feel to be wanted Joe? You creep.

Posted at 8:17PM on Jun 1st 2007 by SinCity

29. OH No JOE .... From Jet Setting around the globe with reality tv stars, coke off chicks asses, Girls Gone Wild Island ~ It's been a downward spiral buddy ... I understand. I'm a bit of a F---- up myself ... But, sexual assalt on a minor, Joe?? I don't even like girls that even LOOK like they're in High School! I don't get it .... But .... Looks like you do, Joe. You're twisted man .... and well .... I'm having a hard time standing up for you .... You're coming off poorly .... I hope you at least hid some of the money buddy. You'll want it .... to get a new life! Hahahahahah ... Peace Out. Good wishes and God Speed to Joe ... He's gonna need it! Chille OUT

Posted at 10:19PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Chille

30. That's what happens when you mess with the RICH AND POWERFUL

CANDY got the last laugh. He should have known that she probably has many connections.

Why do you think most people are hesitant to truly mess with Donald Trump, and he basically says what he wants.

Posted at 11:31PM on Jun 1st 2007 by So Obvious

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