DENTON COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – A well-known North Texas fitness instructor was arrested in Denton County on invasive record keeping charges.
Flower Mound’s John Benton was booked into Denton County Jail and released on Wednesday after depositing a $ 20,000 bond.
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Court records show the charges stem from allegations he took pictures in a bathroom or locker room on August 21, 2020.
North Texas fitness trainer arrested for invasive tapping – John Benton pictured (Image: Denton County)
A public relations firm representing Mr. Benton and the JB Model Fitness team sent the following statement:
“Our customers, their respect and their safety are of the utmost importance to us at JB Model Fitness. We exist to serve them and that will always be our number one priority. In view of the latest allegations and the ongoing legal matter, the founder is withdrawing from the business with immediate effect. We take this matter very seriously and immediately interrupt all courses and consultations until we have decided how we can best continue to serve our customers. Should customers wish to use the pre-recorded online training videos, they can still do so. We evaluate every part of the business, operations and brand to determine what changes we will make in the future, but know that our only commitment is to our customers and to support them as best we can in this evolving situation. “
On the company’s website, Benton says he “works directly with top modeling agencies and competitions around the world”.
Benton also says he’s the official sponsored fitness trainer for the Miss Dallas and Miss Dallas Teen competitions.
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Invasive visual recordings are a crime in the state prison, according to the Denton County Attorney’s Office.
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