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UM Prof. Arrested; Claims He Is "Just A Horny Guy"

MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – University of Miami law professor Donald M. Jones has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

According to Miami Police, Jones, 51, allegedly pulled up in a Mercedes and "engaged in a brief conversation with a woman he thought was a prostitute. The "prostitute," was actually an undercover police officer.

Miami Police said Jones offered to pay $20 for oral sex. The undercover officer then signaled to fellow officers and Jones was arrested.

When detectives approached Jones, he allegedly said that "he is just a horny guy."

Jones was charged with one count of soliciting a prostitute.

The school released the following statement late Friday afternoon:

"The University of Miami is aware of the situation concerning UM School of Law Professor Donald M. Jones.  It should be noted that Professor Jones has never been convicted of any previous crime.  It is our policy not to comment on personnel matters and will be unable to issue any further statement at this time."

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