Jury finds Strong guilty on all counts in prostitution case
Alfred — A York County jury has found Mark Strong guilty of all charges pending against him, according to WCSH 6.
Strong was on trial as one of two defendants in the Kennebunk Zumba prostitution case. He was facing 12 counts of promotion of prostitution and one count of conspiracy.
The prosecution argued that Strong managed the prostitution business allegedly run by Alexis Wright. As evidence, they presented pictures, videos, emails, text messages and phone records. Strong also signed the lease for Wright's Zumba studio in Kennebunk.
The defense argued that Strong was merely infatuated with Wright and got no financial gain from their interactions.
Lawyers presented their closing arguments March 5. The judge gave her instructions to jurors and told them to start deliberating Wednesday morning.
Jurors decided the prosecution had the stronger case.
As the 13 charges were read aloud, Mark Strong remained expressionless.
A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Hope it was worth it
He SHOULD lose his licenses! HE should have thought of HIS FAMILY before this. I am very sorry for the wife and kids..... they were the victims!!
Now this is over let's put this behind us and let the Strong family do the same. I hope that the family wounds will heal over the coming months and that can only happen as they are surrounded by community. My prayers are with them; regardless of the verdict.
Guess we know what will be the conversation at the coffee gatherings at the convenience stores and restaurants tomorrow morning in Thomaston and Rockland.
Are these Felony's? Would he lose all of his State Licenses?