Massage Studio Settles Abuse Lawsuit

A massage therapy business in Huntersville has settled a lawsuit over the sexual assault of a client by a former therapist, Jamez Burke, who was convicted last year and now faces a 30-year sex offender registration. The victim, Deborah Malagisi, described being paralyzed with fear during the 2022 attack and suffered lasting trauma including shame and isolation. She claims the business pressured her to stay silent to protect its reputation — a denial from the business. Though Burke’s license was revoked and the state board requires reporting of such incidents, it’s unclear if this was reported. The settlement is confidential, but the case underscores the critical need for accountability and safety in therapeutic settings. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2c8167287acf047