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KTLA: Self Proclaimed “Life Coach” Accused of Sexually Assaulting Women

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Published: June 25, 2010 under Archived Coaching News

June 25, 2010 – KTLA-TV – Los Angeles, CA, US

Police have arrested a self-proclaimed “life coach” accused of sexually assaulting women during meditation sessions.

Michael Keith Martin, 55, was arrested Monday after several victims came forward, police said.

Police say Martin met his victims at a church in Culver City where he billed himself as a spiritual advisor.

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Jeffrey T. Sooey on July 28, 2010

Just wrote an article about this. As Life coaches become more prevalent and respected in our society it’s going to be really important to stick to a code of ethics and also have a vetting process that a prospective client can take any coach through in order to protect themselves from this sort of thing.

Jeff

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