(CNN) In an interview with CNN's John Roberts, Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster confirmed Wednesday that the Web site will replace its controversial online "erotic services" listings with a section where ads are individually checked by Craigslist employees before they are posted.
The popular national classified-ad Web site has been accused by law enforcement officials across the United States of promoting prostitution through its erotic ads.
In a statement released Wednesday, Craigslist executives said the change will take place after current ads expire in seven days.
"Each posting to this new category will be manually reviewed before appearing on the site, to ensure compliance with Craigslist posting guidelines and terms of use," the statement said. Advertisers will pay a $10 fee for each new ad.
Craigslist made headlines recently after a 23-year-old medical student was charged in the death of a masseuse in a Boston hotel room and in a non-fatal hotel assault in Rhode Island. Police have said it appeared that the attacker in both cases had responded to the victims' Craigslist ads.