On December 5, 2025, Fort Lauderdale police arrested 55-year-old Matthew Nagle after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old massage therapist during a spa appointment on August 14, 2025. Nagle turned himself in to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and was booked into the Broward County Jail on two sexual-battery charges.
According to media reports, Nagle called to reserve an “unlicensed massage treatment” earlier that day. During the massage, Nagle began masturbating while the massage therapist—who was providing a legitimate service—was working on him. The arrest warrant states she “became very uncomfortable; however, she continued with the treatment.” As the session progressed, he allegedly grabbed her hands as she pulled away. The warrant states that Nagle sat up on the massage table, reached down her shirt, removed her shirt and bra, and began kissing the victim’s breasts and lips. The victim told Nagle to stop, stating, “Bro, what the f---? You are a stranger,” and Nagle replied, “No, it’s OK, you’re hot” and aggressively forced her onto the massage table, ripped off her pants and underwear, and raped her despite her repeated objections.
After the assault, Nagle allegedly handed her $150 and asked, “That was fun. Did you have fun?” The therapist immediately fled to a bathroom and reported the attack to a co-worker and reported the abuse to law enforcement. Police opened an investigation shortly after.
According to police, after the alleged assault, the therapist underwent a sexual assault examination, and DNA evidence linked to Nagle was collected from several samples — including from the victim’s clothing and body. Nagle is now charged with sexual battery under Florida law, and detectives say physical evidence, witness statements, and the victim’s account support the charges.
According to Tickerfunds.com, Matthew R. Nagle is an executive vice president, portfolio manager and research analyst in the Templeton Global Equity Group, responsible for managing institutional portfolios. He has since been removed from his last position at Franklin Templeton, as listed on LinkedIn.
Why This Case Matters
Massage therapists are uniquely vulnerable
Therapists work in private rooms, often alone with clients. Their work requires close physical proximity, making them vulnerable when a client decides to violate boundaries.
This case involves an alleged predator exploiting a professional setting
Nagle was not employed by the spa — he was a client. The victim was a trained therapist performing a standard session when the alleged assault occurred.
Businesses must take steps to protect their employees
Even when a client, not an employee, commits the assault, businesses may still face questions about safety measures.
Spas and wellness centers should have:
- Security cameras in hallways
- Panic buttons or alert systems
- Strict client screening procedures
- Immediate reporting protocols for misconduct
Horowitz Law Is Here to Help
Horowitz Law is a law firm representing survivors of sexual abuse, including massage therapists and spa employees who were sexually assaulted by clients in workplace settings. We have handled multiple cases of sexual abuse, and we understand the unique vulnerabilities of one-on-one treatment environments and the trauma these incidents cause.
If you or a loved one was sexually abused, raped, or sexually molested during a massage session, contact our law firm at 888-283-9922 or email sexual abuse lawyer Adam Horowitz at adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com for a free consultation.