The co-owner of the 9:30 Club and the Anthem is “stepping aside” from his role after he was arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution from a massage therapist last week.

Seth Hurwitz is the co-chair of I.M.P., which operates a number of the D.C. area’s biggest music venues, including the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and the Lincoln Theatre. In an email to staff on Saturday night, Hurwitz said that he would be “stepping aside for the time being until the matter [of his arrest] is resolved.”

A representative for the 9:30 Club shared the message with DCist. It’s not clear exactly how, or if, day-to-day management of the company will change.

“As I’ve said previously, I’m very sorry for any embarrassment and stress that my situation is causing all of you. I don’t want this to affect the amazing work that you do or impact how you make our venues what they are. That wouldn’t be fair,” reads Hurwitz’s email. “As anyone who knows our concert and venue businesses well is aware, I don’t have much to do with actually running them these days, but to eliminate distraction, I’m stepping aside for the time being until the matter is resolved … I want to let the legal process take its course without my issue getting in the way of our business. I’m looking forward to a positive resolution to my situation and thank you as always for all you do to make us the company we are.”

Hurwitz, 60, was arrested on August 21 for soliciting sexual acts from a massage therapist at her place of business, per a press release from the Montgomery County Department of Police. Hurwitz made an appointment at the massage parlor on August 15 at 3 p.m. During his session, he allegedly began making inappropriate sexual commentary and motions, and implied that the victim’s tip would be better if she performed a sexual act, according to the police account of events.

“The victim ended the massage early due to Hurwitz’ increasing inappropriate sexual behavior,” police said.

On August 16, the victim reported Hurwitz’s alleged solicitation to police. That same day, he allegedly texted the victim to ask if she would come to his home, and agreed in writing to pay for sexual acts, according to MCPD. Police were with the victim as she exchanged these texts with Hurwitz, per their account.

Investigators said they believe there may be other victims based on “statements Hurwitz made during conversations with the victim about having similar arrangements with other women.” To protect the identity of the massage therapist, police have not released the place of business.

WTOP obtained a previous note from Hurwitz to employees at his music venues in which he apologized for any potential embarrassment and asked that people wait for the facts to come out at his trial. “We are working to resolve this … I only ask that you don’t pass judgment until that day. But, until then, this is not a matter that concerns our business and please soldier on as usual,” Hurwitz wrote.

Hurwitz was released on a $5,000 bond. His lawyer told WTOP that they “look forward to a prompt resolution of this case.”