HOUSTON – A man is accused of taking naked pictures of a disabled man, then blackmailing the man for money, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Jason Michael Nottingham, 28, was charged with theft from the elderly.
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According to court documents, a 66-year-old man who suffers from Parkinson's Disease said he found an online advertisement for what he thought was a therapeutic massage. On Feb. 11, the man traveled to Conroe, where he met with a massage therapist named "Chad," but did not receive any services that day because of some type of disturbance at the business.
The following day, the masseur contacted the man to apologize, then offered to come to his home to give him the massage. The man agreed and gave the masseur his home address.
When Chad, later identified as Nottingham, arrived, he told the man to undress to prepare for the massage. While the man was removing his clothing, he saw the masseur taking pictures of his naked body. The man demanded to know what "Chad" was doing, and that is when he was threatened.
"This is blackmail. I'm not a massage therapist, I am a male prostitute," Nottingham allegedly said.
Investigators said Nottingham then told the victim if he did not pay him, he would send "thugs and homosexuals" to his home to harm his family.
In fear for his safety, the victim withdrew $1,000 from a nearby bank and handed it over Nottingham.
The victim later contacted authorities who were able to find out the identity of the fake masseur.
Investigators presented the victim with a photo lineup of suspects, and Nottingham was positively identified.
Charges were filed against Nottingham and his bond was set at $15,000.