LEBANON — Exotic dancers arrested in a police raid paraded into a different sort of spotlight Thursday, answering charges in court of prostitution, drug trafficking and illegal alcohol sales.

        Almost two dozen employees of Bristol's Show Club and Revue appeared for arraignment before Lebanon Municipal Court Judge Mark Bogen.

Terry Wolfe, husband of club owner Giselle Wolfe, appeared in court Thursday.

        A few shunned the cameras, shielding their faces with their hands as they stepped forward to hear charges. All pleaded not guilty and some argued for and received lower bonds, which mostly ranged from $500 to $1,000.

        About a half dozen of the employees were in Lebanon's jail and appeared via a live video feed on a courtroom monitor. Two suspects from Tuesday's police raid of the Monroe adult entertainment club did not show, and arrest warrants were issued.

        Stage names — such as Toy, Ivy, Cash, and Porsche — dotted the roster of suspects.

        Mark Yurick, Lebanon city attorney, said, “This doesn't happen every day here.

        “The difficult thing in this kind of enforcement activity is finding out who people are because they have performance names,” he said.

        The police investigation, which began in October, continues, he said.

        Terry Wolfe, husband of club owner Giselle Wolfe, was also on hand — though not charged — to support his employees.

        Police also seized computers and financial records from the Wolfes' Hyde Park residence.

        Mr. Wolfe said Bristol's re-opened Thursday and that “nothing has changed in the club,” but declined to comment further.

        Jana Ullman, 21, of Colerain Township, asked for a continuance of her case, which involves charges of prostitution and cocaine trafficking.

        “I was hoping for a continuance so I could get a job and pay my rent,” Ms. Ullman told the court.

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