Twin Cities massage therapist raped client, according to third sex assault case filed against him - Star Tribune

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A Twin Cities massage therapist has been charged with raping one of his clients during an appointment, marking the third sexual assault case filed against him since mid-June.



Johnny Le, 32, of Richfield, was charged Monday in Dakota County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with an assault on Dec. 20 at JLe Massage Therapy in the 4600 block of Nicols Road in Eagan.



A case filed in February is for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, while the charge filed in June alleges fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Both counts are felonies.



Le was arrested Feb. 12, after the second case was filed. He posted bond of $25,000 and was released Feb. 18. A nationwide warrant has been issued for Le’s arrest concerning the most recent allegation.



A message was left with Le’s attorney seeking a response to the allegations. A call to Le’s business midday Tuesday was not answered.



The city of Eagan requires massage therapists to be licensed. A city spokesman said Tuesday Le “is not currently licensed” but did not have immediately available his licensing history in Eagan. The June criminal complaint said Le was licensed, but the following two complaints did not.



According to the criminal complaints:



On Feb. 11, a woman contacted police and said Le groped her and tried to force her to touch him sexually.