Chesapeake Massage Therapist Charged With Secretly Recording Women

Chesapeake police have charged a 35-year-old local massage therapist, Erik Christian Sorto, with 218 misdemeanor counts of unlawfully creating images of another person.

Police allege he recorded female clients without their knowledge or consent during massage sessions. Investigators say they have identified about 60 women so far.

If you were a massage client in Chesapeake, or police have already reached out to you, you may be feeling shaken and unsure what comes next. You’re not alone.

Our firm is representing several women affected by this case, and if you think you may have been recorded, we’d welcome the chance to talk with you, confidentially and at no cost, about your rights.

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

We understand that privacy is the whole issue here, and many people hesitate to call a lawyer because they don’t want to relive it or have their name attached to it.

We handle these conversations with discretion and care. Our firm has always been built on treating clients like family, not like case numbers.

Consultations are free, and you pay no fee unless we win or settle your case.

Call (757) 233-0009, send us an email, or reach out through the chat on our website. We serve Chesapeake and clients throughout Hampton Roads and Virginia.

Source: Dana Hazzard, “Chesapeake massage therapist accused of unlawfully recording women during sessions,” WAVY-TV 10, November 12, 2026