NFL notebook: Patriots owner Kraft faces solicitation charges
ByReuters
Published 23/02/2019 at 02:02 GMT
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faces two counts of solicitation of prostitution in Florida as one of 25 individuals facing similar charges in connection with an investigation into a Florida spa allegedly tied to an international human trafficking ring.
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Kraft, 77, is alleged to have paid for sex at Orchids of Asia Day Spa in
Jupiter, Fla., one of 10 shut down in the region after a long investigation
showed the women in the spas were sex servants, according to authorities.
Kraft allegedly visited the spa on two occasions, according to law
enforcement.
Jupiter, Fla., one of 10 shut down in the region after a long investigation
showed the women in the spas were sex servants, according to authorities.
Kraft allegedly visited the spa on two occasions, according to law
enforcement.
He has not been arrested on the charges, both classified as misdemeanors. NFL
Network reported that an arrest warrant will be issued on Monday with
possibility of Kraft facing 60 days in jail.
Network reported that an arrest warrant will be issued on Monday with
possibility of Kraft facing 60 days in jail.
Kraft, who also owns the New England Revolution MLS franchise, denied the
accusations on Friday afternoon. The NFL also released a statement, saying it
"is aware of the ongoing law enforcement matter and will continue to monitor
developments."
accusations on Friday afternoon. The NFL also released a statement, saying it
"is aware of the ongoing law enforcement matter and will continue to monitor
developments."
--After a difficult season culminated by a crucial missed attempt on a
potential game-winning field goal in the NFC playoffs, kicker Cody Parkey will
be released by the Chicago Bears when the new league year begins in March.
potential game-winning field goal in the NFC playoffs, kicker Cody Parkey will
be released by the Chicago Bears when the new league year begins in March.
According to multiple reports, the team intends to cut ties with Parkey once
the NFL free agency period begins on March 13.
the NFL free agency period begins on March 13.
Parkey, who turned 27 on Tuesday, endured an inconsistent season in Chicago
after inking a four-year, $15 million contract last winter following the
team's release of Robbie Gould, the Bears' all-time leading scorer who moved
on to the San Francisco 49ers.
after inking a four-year, $15 million contract last winter following the
team's release of Robbie Gould, the Bears' all-time leading scorer who moved
on to the San Francisco 49ers.
--The Philadelphia Eagles announced the release of defensive back Chris
Maragos after five seasons with the franchise, missing all of last season with
a knee injury he suffered during the 2017 campaign.
Maragos after five seasons with the franchise, missing all of last season with
a knee injury he suffered during the 2017 campaign.
Maragos was one of the Eagles' top special-teams players. The Eagles said he
made 49 special teams' tackles in 53 games with the club and was a Pro Bowl
alternate in 2014.
made 49 special teams' tackles in 53 games with the club and was a Pro Bowl
alternate in 2014.
Philadelphia also re-signed kicker Jake Elliott and long snapper Rick Lovato
to one-year deals. Elliott has made 52 of 62 field goals in two seasons with
the Eagles. Lovato served as long snapper for the past two seasons and has
spent parts of the last three campaigns with the Eagles.
to one-year deals. Elliott has made 52 of 62 field goals in two seasons with
the Eagles. Lovato served as long snapper for the past two seasons and has
spent parts of the last three campaigns with the Eagles.
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