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UGA employee caught in prostitution sting

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ATHENS, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

A member of the University of Georgia staff was arrested in a prostitution sting. Bobby Stanton, 51, was arrested Thursday evening. He is an academic professional in the chemistry department.

The Barrow County and Oconee County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint operation. They arrested eight men for responding to a solicitation ad on Backpage.com.

Stanton was charged with pandering. He is out on bond.

A UGA spokesperson said the office of legal affairs will review the case before a taking any action.

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