Jay's memoir of his experiences undercover with the Hells Angels (No Angel) was encouraged and facilitated by director Tony Scott and writer James Frey.
After 4 days as a federal agent Jay was shot in the back with the bullet traveling through his lung and exiting his chest.
Jay was an All-Pacific 10 conference wide receiver at the University of Arizona.
The character of Agent Cooper played by Barry Pepper in the film Snitch was inspired by Jay.
The character of Grinder played by Joe Manganiello in the film Sabotage was inspired by Jay.