A North Texas massage therapist, Gang Li, is currently facing an attempted sexual assault charge after being arrested by the Plano Police Department. The arrest came amid ongoing investigations into reports of unwanted sexual contact with clients during sessions at the Sunshine Wellness Spa, located at 151 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 501B in Plano.
Details provided by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram indicate the Plano Police Department's Special Victims Unit has been examining the legitimacy of Li's massage therapy license. During this dive into Li’s credentials, authorities discovered that he had only been a licensed massage therapist since May 19. Despite Li being 49 years old, his newness to the field has raised concerns about the validity of his massage therapy practices before that date. The licensing issue is also being scrutinized by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The Special Victims Unit believes there may be individuals who visited the Sunshine Wellness Spa and received a massage from Li before he gained his license on May 19, or those who might have experienced unsolicited sexual contact regardless of the date, which “need reporting,” according to the Fox4News article. The Plano Police Department has put out a call for any such victims to come forward and provide information for this ongoing investigation.
As the investigation unfolds, exact details regarding the status of Li's current license remain unconfirmed. However, authorities have made it clear that the findings from their investigation have been substantial enough to warrant an arrest on a charge of attempted sexual assault. The Plano Police Department has not only asked victims to come forward by contacting their Special Victims Unit tip line at (972) 941-2044, but they also urge the community to maintain awareness as more information surfaces in this case.
