Masseur Masturbated During Appointment With Client In Ashburn: Police

ASHBURN, VA — A massage therapist who works in Ashburn masturbated during a session with a client, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. The incident occurred on July 31, and the suspect was arrested on Wednesday.

Authorities identified the man as Xudong "Gilbert" Hu, a 54-year-old man from Reston. He is charged with one count of obscene sexual display.

Hu is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. If convicted, he could face up to one year in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The incident occurred on July 31 at the Relax Spa on Ashburn Road, authorities said. Investigators did not provide details about the incident, but said Hu committed a sex offense while performing a massage.

In Virginia, obscene sexual display is defined as "actual or explicitly simulated acts of masturbation," according to the Virginia Code.

Anyone with more information about Hu or the sexual offense can contact Detective A. Rawlings at 703-777-1021 or Allison.Rawlings@Loudoun.gov.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673.