Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges of soliciting prostitution, as John R. Ellement of The Boston Globe writes. Kraft, of course, was charged last week in a connection with a human trafficking sting in Florida.
[RELATED: Kraft Court Date Set For April 24]
Authorities say they have captured Kraft on film inside of the “spa,” so it may be tricky for Kraft to mount a proper defense if things wind up in court. The non guilty plea may also prolong the legal process, but Kraft is apparently set on clearing his name.
Per NFL policy, Kraft may be subject to league discipline, depending on how things play out from here. For example, Colts owner Jim Irsay received a six-game suspension and a $500K fine in 2014 after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated.
“Our personal conduct policy applies equally to everyone in the NFL,” said the league in a statement last week. “We will handle this allegation in the same way we would handle any issue under the policy. We are seeking a full understanding of the facts, while ensuring that we do not interfere with an ongoing law enforcement investigation. We will take appropriate action as warranted based on the facts.”
This will not have a happy ending.
And it will certainly take longer than thirteen minutes.
Will he be asked to raise his right hand?
I literally lol’d …nice
LOL
Hahaha
Maybe it was a guy in a Kraft mask trying to frame him? But then again….who sells Kraft masks?
Even if he ended up being proved innocent I’m sure the NFL would still slap a hefty fine on the guy. Definite no win
The case will probably be dismissed for lack of evidence.
Why Lie?
His money will get him off somehow, even though they have video evidence?
Like the massage therapist did?
Nice!
Me love you long time!
How do you know it’s a lie? He probably went in for a massage and it was so good he went back for another one the next day. 77 year old stressed man. The video would have to be very clear. We know how this will go. Today they are saying he was with the a Manager of the Spa vs one of the girls (trafficker). Go figure – You can’t make this stuff up.
It was soooooooo good
This should be a slam dunk for Kraft. Based on how the videos were described It would be pretty tough for them to prove HE solicited them as opposed to them soliciting him. It’s his word
against the masseuse. And good luck getting them to testify.
He was caught in camera getting a bj and hanging over money. Pretty sure that’s all the proof you would need.
Nope. They need to prove Kraft propositioned
them to perform the act in exchange for $$$. Very specifically.
Like the entire organization is a snake oil salesman they will slither out of this and deny, deny, deny.
So this goes from Deflategate to Fellategate?
I saw ejagugate written somewhere the other day… Lol!
Got to love the patriots haters. So basically if you’re in a massage parlor and that Pawar gets busted you automatically are guilty. That would be like you go to a bank you walk out of the bank the second you walk out someone walks in and rob the place does that mean you were an accomplice? I am willing to bet this was a case of wrong place wrong time but of course without any information all the patriots haters scream guilty! LOL. If they have surveillance video of him at the massage parlor that proved absolutely nothing. They will actually need audio of him proposing sex for money. Even if someone propositioned him and he excepted that is not solicitation.
What color is the sky in your world?
You get a BJ then hand the girl or guy a hundie you just broke the law. Doesn’t matter who asked who. You paid for sex, prostitution is a crime. Both parties are equally guilty. Probably why it is only a misdemeanor because they have no audio to prove he asked. Could also be not worth getting everyone tied up in court and jail for a felony. I hope the judge gets pissed and gives him jail time just because he pleaded innocent. You got caught be a man accept the fine it will be in your change jar. Do a hundred hours of community service and be done no big deal.
I don’t like Kraft I think their Mac and cheese sucks but we were talking about the man. Too much cheating and lying coming from the camp. The only reason I care is because all this BS about the Patriot Way. How many scandals has this group been caught in? Can’t blame anyone but the Patriot Way. When you put yourself on a self righteous pedestal it is easy to knock you off. Especially when you do stupid stuff. It also makes it easier to hate you because you think you are better. It is the same way with the Cowboys and America’s Team. Makes them easier to hate because too many fans of the Cowboys believe it.
Got to love the deranged Patriots fan… Basically twisting any and all logic beyond recognition to explain what exactly a billionaire is doing in a known sex shop that isn’t pertaining to sex…
He’s rich beyond imagination… those guys don’t go to strip mall sex shops to get a legit massage… especially when they own a football team and employ any number of massage and sports therapists.
I’m not surprised he tipped so little…..
You know he was daydreaming about Tom Brady while his “massage” went on.
Yes these 100 lb Asian masseuses forced a billionaire to accept sexual favors from them and then out of fear and intimidation he gave them money? He went two days in a row…that seems both voluntary and premeditated to me.
this case has zero chance of going to trial
I wonder what percentage of the league hasn’t paid for sex…
My gut tells me this saga is not going to have a happy ending.
Oops, someone already said that. Lol. My bad.