A woman seeking a massage at a Maple Grove spa reported that the massage therapist sexually assaulted her during the session.
The alleged assault took place March 27 at Arcadia Wellness Spa in Maple Grove, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Hennepin County District Court.
Yaming Ji, 60, of Maple Grove, faces two felony charges: criminal sexual conduct in the 5th degree for nonconsensual sexual contact and 4th-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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According to the complaint, the victim went to Arcadia Wellness Spa for a couples massage. Both were brought to a private room and undressed for the session. The victim, who did not speak English, reported that shortly after the massage began, Ji moved her left leg off the table and lifted the sheet covering her body higher than expected.
The victim told police that Ji spoke with another massage therapist in the room and they both began to laugh. The victim reached back to pull the sheet down, but Ji allegedly inappropriately touched the victim, withdrew, then touched her again. The victim stated she felt Ji’s hand make contact during the assault.
After the assault, the victim got dressed and left the spa with her companion. They drove to a nearby police department to report what had happened. Officers took the report and began investigating the allegations.
During an interview with law enforcement, Ji denied touching the victim’s private area, claiming the victim was wearing underwear during the massage. This statement conflicted with the victim’s account that she was fully nude at the time.
The charges against Ji reflect the abuse that occurred during the massage session. Court records do not mention any prior criminal history for Ji.
The complaint was filed June 16. A court date has not yet been set.
About This Charge
Minnesota’s criminal sexual conduct statutes are organized by degree under § 609.342 (first), § 609.343 (second), § 609.344 (third) and § 609.345 (fourth). First-degree convictions carry up to 30 years in prison; the lower degrees carry penalties up to 25, 15 and 10 years respectively. Cases involving minors trigger additional mandatory-minimum provisions and predatory-offender registration under § 243.166.
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Jurisdictional Context
Hennepin County is Minnesota’s most populous jurisdiction. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office handles felony prosecutions across Minneapolis and 45 surrounding cities; the Fourth Judicial District presides over felony arraignments and trials at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.
