WATCH: Ex Official in Charge of Military's Schools Busted in Sex Trafficking Sting - The Messenger
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Video has been released from the Nov. 15 sex trafficking sting operation that netted a top U.S. Department of Defense administrator.

In the newly-released footage, Stephen Hovanic, 64, can be seen removing his sunglasses as he enters the motel room and begins interacting with a female undercover officer.

At one point, he compliments the undercover officer, calling her "beautiful." He also asks, "Can we do half an hour?," after which she tells him she "doesn't play before pay."

Towards the end of the footage, which can be seen on FOX 5 Atlanta, a cluster of cops exits what appears to be the motel's bathroom. Immediately, Hovanic starts insisting, "I'm not doing anything."

He also tells officers he was there for a massage. Police — who note he places his sunglasses down on a table, next to a pack of condoms that were already there — have charged him with pandering.

In the newly-released footage, Stephen Hovanic, 64, can be seen removing his sunglasses as he enters the motel room and begins interacting with a female undercover officer.
In the newly-released footage, Stephen Hovanic, 64, can be seen removing his sunglasses as he enters the motel room and begins interacting with a female undercover officer.FOX 5 Atlanta

Hovanic has worked for the Department of Defense Education Activity — which operates schools on U.S. military bases worldwide — for nearly three decades and has served as chief of staff for DOD schools in the U.S. for the last 13 years, the military publication Stars and Stripes reported.

A total of 26 people were arrested in a sex trafficking sting operation, which targets sex workers and "Johns." All arrestees are residents of Georgia, Alabama and Florida and ranged in age from 24 to 64.

A dozen people were charged with prostitution while 10 others were arrested for pandering. Four have been accused of pimping.

Six trafficked victims were rescued and moved to safety during the two-day sting.

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