NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A massage therapist at a Nashville spa has been charged with rape, according to a recent affidavit.
According to the release, the victim went to the Escape Day Spa & Salon in Belle Meade to receive a massage recently and was scheduled to receive a massage from massage therapist Julius Hamilton.
The victim told police that during the massage, Hamilton began to touch her inappropriately and assaulted her. She reacted negatively, and he reportedly stopped, according to police.
The defendant initially told Detectives that he performed his massage on the victim and that there were no issues.
Detectives explained to the defendant that the victim was receiving a medical-legal exam to discover potential traces of foreign DNA.
That's when the defendant told police he became overzealous and assaulted her. Hamilton was booked into the Metro jail and charged with Rape by force or coercion.
The owners of Escape Day Spa & Salon shared this statement with NewsChannel 5:
For more than 20 years, Escape Day Spa has been a trusted member of our community, built on a foundation of professionalism, safety, and respect for every client we serve. We are deeply saddened and disturbed by a recent incident involving one of our massage therapists and a client. We take any allegation of misconduct extremely seriously. Upon learning of this matter, we immediately terminated the employee and are fully cooperating with the appropriate authorities. This individual was properly licensed, thoroughly vetted a few months ago at the time of hiring, and had over 10 years of professional experience elsewhere without any prior incidents. However, any behavior that violates our standards and values is wholly unacceptable and will never be tolerated. Our thoughts are with the client affected by this incident. We are committed to supporting them in any way appropriate and to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who enters our spa. While this incident does not reflect who we are as a business, we recognize the seriousness of the situation and remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care, professionalism, and accountability. Out of respect for the individuals involved and the ongoing process, we will not be providing additional details at this time.
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