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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- New allegations of sexual assault have surfaced against Melvin Buffington, 62, a massage therapist now accused in 11 cases.

Buffington's bond was set at $50,000 on Wednesday as he faced the first round of allegations.

He's now accused of one count of First Degree Sexual Assault and 10 counts of Third Degree Sexual Assault.

The most recently reported incidents are alleged to have occurred between July 2017 and February 17, 2018.

During the bond hearing on the initial allegations, prosecutors detailed a January 12th incident in which a client went in for a deep tissue massage. Prosecutors allege that Buffington massaged a "private area" over clothing and then "digitally penetrated" her. She reportedly asked if that was customary and prosecutors said he replied, "no," and apologized.

Buffington was arrested on Monday.

On February 11, a victim told police that Buffington sexually assaulted her during a scheduled massage appointment at Oasis Massage & Spa in January. During their investigation a second incident of sexual assault was reported. The second victim told investigators she was assaulted on February 15th. She told police she was also assaulted during a massage appointment at the Oasis location on N. 132nd Street.


Police say Oasis Massage & Spa has cooperated with their investigation.

Anyone with any information regarding incidents similar to these is encouraged to call the Child Victim / Sexual Assault Squad at (402) 444-5636 or Crime Stoppers at (402) 444-STOP.

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