Pastor John LaVoie is the owner of Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa in Arizona. The state's attorney general insists that the "massage" business is a front for a house of prostitution. LaVoie denies that the "angels" at the spa sell sex and insists they offer comfort through the spiritual practice of "laying of hands." He claims his first amendment right to practice religion is being infringed upon.Azstar.net.com: Massage Firm Steps Up Faith - Based Defense (September 28, 2008)
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52 years old in 2008
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Owns the Angel's Heaven Relaxation Spa in Tucson, Arizona
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Pastor of the Church of Liberty
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LaVoie's website offers services by "angels" in exchange for "donations"
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Angels have names like "Oriental Angel," "Honey Angel," and "Little Angel"
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Website features advertisements of the "angels" with descriptions of their height and weight
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LaVoie claims they offer "laying of hands," a spiritual practice
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State prosecution had evidence that the "angels" were having sex with customers in 2004, investigation was compromised when a detective had sex with an angelAzstar.net.com: Massage Firm Steps Up Faith - Based Defense (September 28, 2008)
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Criminal charges were not filed
