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Massage Therapist Accused of Abuse | Birmingham News
A massage therapist and the day spa he worked for are facing a major lawsuit after two clients allege sexual abuse — one in July 2025, another in January 2026. The therapist, Matthew Owen Jones, was arrested and released on $30,000 bond. Lawyers for one victim claim he sexually assaulted her during a routine massage, leaving her too frightened to resist. When she reported it, the spa allegedly dismissed her, offering only a refund and a free massage. The suit accuses the spa of ignoring safety protocols, failing to train or supervise Jones — who was also working with an expired license — and…
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