Unlicensed Masseuses Offered Sex Acts, Says RIDOH in Revoking Massage Parlor Manager's License
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Unlicensed Masseuses Offered Sex Acts, Says RIDOH in Revoking Massage Parlor Manager's License
According to RIDOH, Williams was the manager of a massage parlor when “during a police investigation of said massage parlor, several females were observed of known to be giving massages and offered unprofessional and inappropriate services.”
The "spa" is located on Broad Street in Providence.
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“A total of 8 women from the spa were detained by the police. None of these women were licensed as massage therapists,” maintained RIDOH. “It is undisputed [Williams] was aware of the activities of her business’ unlicensed massage therapists.”
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According to RIDOH, it argued that Williams “would be guilty of a misdemeanor as provided for in R.I. General Laws 23-3.8-11(b) which provides that an owner or manager, or licensee in charge of or in control of a massage therapy practice who knowingly employs an unlicensed person as a massage therapist or who allows an unlicensed person to perform massage therapy is guilty of a misdemeanor.”
“[Williams] has not been convicted of or pled to any criminal charges pertaining to these facts,” said RIDOH. “However, as provided for in [Rhode Island General Law], the practice of massage therapy by an unlicensed person is declared to be a danger to public health and welfare.”
Williams’ license had been suspended in April 2024. A hearing had been scheduled for September 5, 2024, but she did not make an appearance.
On September 19, RIDOH recommended her license be revoked.
The order can be appealed in Superior Court.