Merriweather Booker Charged With Solicitation Of Prostitution

The man who books concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion and co-owns the 9:30 Club and The Anthem in Washington, D.C., has been charged with soliciting prostitution, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.

Police say, Seth Hurwitz, 60, of Bethesda, attempted to solicit sex from a licensed massage and physical therapist.

Hurwitz is accused of offering to give the woman a bigger tip if she performed sex acts during the massage session back on Aug. 15.

During the massage, Hurwitz asked the woman if she would consider coming to his home to massage him and she declined, police say.

The woman ended the massage appointment early due to Hurwitz' "increasing inappropriate sexual behavior," police said in a released statement.

On Aug. 15, police set up a sting between Hurwitz and the alleged victim over text messaging, in which the woman agreed to accept payment in cash in exchange for sexual favors.

Hurwitz was arrested Wednesday as he went to the massage business and then transported to central processing. He later was released on $5,000 bond.

Police believe there are more victims, as Hurwitz allegedly spoke to the woman about having arrangements with other women.

Anyone who may be a victim should call detectives at 240-773-5958.

The name of the woman and her business have not been released per her wishes to remain confidential.