San Antonio solo Mark H. Benavides was arrested for compelling prostitution by allegedly forcing three of his clients to have sex with him to pay for his legal services in their criminal cases.
“The victims all stated they were financially and emotionally attached to the defendant because he was their legal counsel for their criminal cases. The defendant used his power and dominance to exploit their emotions and compel the victims into the sexual encounters,” said the Nov. 17 affidavit for arrest warrant in Benavides’ case. It alleged that he compelled the victims into prostitution through force, threat or fraud.
