Cambridge man denies charges after alleged assaults in women’s gym changing room
A 40-year-old Cambridge man has been charged after two women accused him of assaulting them in a Planet Fitness women’s locker room on Thursday morning. The case has prompted concern among gym users about safety in a space where people change clothes.
Police say Laquan Holland was arrested at the scene and faces two counts of assault to rape, two counts of indecent assault and battery, and one count each of kidnapping and witness intimidation. He pleaded not guilty at his 2 October arraignment and was held pending a hearing scheduled for 16 October; a gym attendee was taken to hospital for evaluation. Planet Fitness cancelled his membership, and police records indicate he was arrested in August for failing to register as a sex offender.
- Two women accused a man of assaults in a gym locker room.
- He faces six charges and has pleaded not guilty.
- Planet Fitness cancelled his membership.
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A man has been charged following allegations that he assaulted two women in the women's changing room at a Cambridge Planet Fitness gym. The alleged incidents occurred on a Thursday morning, and he faces multiple serious charges including assault to rape, indecent assault and battery, kidnapping, and witness intimidation. One person was taken to hospital for evaluation.
The case has raised concerns amongst gym users about safety in changing rooms, where people are particularly vulnerable. Police records indicate the suspect was previously arrested in August for failing to register as a sex offender.
The case is now proceeding through the courts. A hearing is scheduled for mid-October to continue the legal process.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man accused of sexually assaulting women in Massachusetts Planet Fitness locker room”.