A North Texas fitness instructor often called the “hips whisperer” has been arrested, accused of setting up a camera in a private area.
John Benton, 41, is a fitness instructor who works with top modeling agencies and pageants across the world, according to his company's website. The site goes on to name him the official trainer for the Miss Dallas and Miss Dallas Teen pageants, although that relationship has reportedly been terminated.
On Wednesday, Benton was arrested and booked into the Denton County Jail on a charge of invasive visual recording.
"It is a state jail felony for someone to visually record someone, like in a changing room or a bathroom … without their consent or knowledge," says Denton County District Attorney Jamie Beck.
If found guilty, Beck says Benton could face up to two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine.
Beck says the incident allegedly happened in August. Benton was arrested Wednesday and released the same day on $20,000 bond.
Benton's company, John Benton Model Fitness, says its founder is taking a step back for the time being.
“We take this matter very seriously," the company said in a statement. " We are immediately pausing all classes and consultations until we determine how to best continue to serve our clients."
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