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Massage Therapist Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct

GRAND RAPIDS (WWJ/AP) — A western Michigan massage therapist faces a third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge in connection with a reported assault during a therapy session.

Grand Rapids police say 54-year-old John Ashby was arraigned Friday in 61st District Court.

Police say the victim is 41 and that the incident reportedly occurred Feb. 28 at a spa in Grand Rapids.

According to WOOD TV, court documents show that Ashby allegedly used force or coercion to engage in sexual penetration.

Ashby was arrested Thursday at his home. His bond was set at $40,000. An April 7 preliminary examination has been scheduled.

An attorney for Ashby was not listed early Friday in court records.

Police say Ashby is a private contractor and may have worked at other spas in the Grand Rapids area.

 

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