Texas lawyer charged over claims of forcing clients to have sex

A 46-year old lawyer from San Antonio has been charged with compelling prostitution over allegations that he pressured three clients to have sex with him in return for his legal advice and services.
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Mark Benavides was arrested this week. He was also accused of taping some of the sexual encounters. The accusations against him include claims that he had sex with his victims on occasion at the Behar County Courthouse. A detail that has been used for corroboration is a claim made by two alleged witnesses and one alleged victim that Mr Benavides has the tattoo of a set of scales on his back. 

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Mr Benavides was given bail of $15,000. He is running for a judgeship on the Democrat slate. Source: ABA

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