Northeastern professor among those arrested in a prostitution sting
A Northeastern professor was one of seven men arrested on Thursday as part of prostitution sting run by Boston police, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.
Harvey Shapiro, 63, of Needham was arraigned on Friday in Boston Municipal Court on the charge of seeking to engage in sex for a fee. A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf, according to The Boston Globe, and he was released on his own recognizance.
Shapiro is listed as a member of Northeastern’s department of education on the school website, teaching courses on curriculum design and assessment.
In a statement, the university said it will, “evaluate the entire set of circumstances around the allegations involving Mr. Shapiro and decide on the appropriate personnel action in accordance with our policies.’’
In an email to the Globe, Michael Tumposky, Shapiro’s lawyer, asked that “all interested parties respect the process and reserve judgment until the case is resolved. We will have no further comment until that time.’’
Shapiro and the other six men allegedly responded to an online ad posted by police detectives and negotiated for sexual conduct in exchange for money. They were then arrested at the locations agreed upon in texts and calls with the undercover detectives, according to the DA’s office.
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