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  • Zumba Scandal: Several Names Released To Public

    In a scandal that has rocked the small town of Kennebunk, Maine, 29-year old Zumba instructor Alexis Wright is facing several charges of prostitution after it was discovered that men were frequenting the dance studio to pay for sex rather than a workout.

    Now, the first round of names out of 100 alleged participants has been released, and Kennebunk residents are eager to scour the list to see if it contains anyone they may know. Officials had hinted last week that documents would be released, much to the chagrin of the locals, who found themselves simultaneously repulsed and curious about the news.

    “Any time something like that happens, people get curious. It’s almost like the newspapers are teasing us that there are prominent names on the list. But maybe it’ll be nothing,” said Dan Breton, a business owner in town.

    Officials have seized computers and photographs of documented sex acts which took place inside the studio and are currently working on building a case for prosecution. But with all the information they have to compile, it could take a while. For now, they are exposing a few men at a time to the world:

    Gary D. Bahlkow
    Jens W. Bergen
    Norman P. Crepeau
    Joseph P. Cuetara
    Kenneth A. Fairbanks
    Donald F. Hill
    Monie B. Hobbs Jr.
    David Kline
    Robert R. Labonte
    Dale P. Madore
    Paul A. Main
    Harry J. McMann
    Kevin L. Pagliccia
    Claude S. Palmer Jr.
    Philip K. Parker
    Colin P. Powers
    Clinton J. Ray
    James A. Soule
    John D. Verreault
    James P. White
    Peter M. Wormell Sr.

  • Zumba Scandal: Dance Studio Doubled As Brothel

    29-year old fitness instructor Alexis Wright has been arrested and charged with running a prostitution ring inside her Zumba dance studio in Kennebunk, Maine, and while the news has shocked the small town, even more surprising is the revelation that many of the encounters were secretly videotaped, and that more than a hundred people were involved. Now, the town is waiting to hear the names of the men who frequented the studio.

    “Any time something like that happens, people get curious. It’s almost like the newspapers are teasing us that there are prominent names on the list. But maybe it’ll be nothing,” said Dan Breton, a business owner in town.

    Wright pleaded not guilty to the 106 charges leveled against her–which include prostitution, violation of privacy, and tax evasion–and police have issued a summons to each of the men involved. Her business partner, Mark Strong, Sr., pleaded not guilty to 59 additional counts of promotion of prostitution and violation of privacy. The names of the men who sought services are expected to be released to the public within the next few weeks, but with over 100 hours of video and more than 14,000 screen shots captured on seized computers to pore over, it won’t be an easy task.

    “The state’s in over its head. This case isn’t ready for prosecution,” Daniel Lilly, Strong’s lawyer, said.

    Wright allegedly received attention from police after a blog post accused her of being a prostitute. The landlord of the dance studio says he is owed thousands in rent and has received complaints from customers who claimed to hear “moaning and groaning” coming from Wright’s office.

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    Images: Facebook

    There has already been a “Free Alexis Wright” Facebook page made in her honor, but judging by the photos posted, it’s hard to tell if the owner of the page is really behind her or just hoping to garner a bit of attention.