More details emerged Monday regarding Patriots owner Robert Kraft‘s charges of solicitation. Two misdemeanor charges came Kraft’s way, according to ESPN, which adds that video evidence collected against the longtime owner came from the weekend of this year’s AFC championship game.
Documents released by the Palm Beach Attorney’s Office indicate Kraft visited the Orchids of Asia Day Spa twice in a 24-hour span, and on Jan. 20 was videotaped receiving “oral and manual sex” from a woman at the Jupiter, Fla., Spa. According to officials, Kraft gave the woman a $100 bill and another bill before leaving. He flew to Kansas City shortly after this alleged act, being in attendance for the Patriots-Chiefs game later that day.
Video surveillance captured Kraft soliciting prostitution at the spa on Saturday, Jan. 19, as well, Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg said Monday. Kraft is one of several men implicated in this sting, which lasted approximately eight months.
Kraft will have a “low level” arrest warrant issued in his name and an April 24 court date, though he will not need to make a court appearance, ESPN reports. The Patriots owner has hired an attorney to represent him in this process. If convicted, Kraft would face one year in jail, a fine of $5,000, 100 community service hours and attendance in a human trafficking dangers class. Kraft, 77, is not expected to serve any jail time. His lawyers deny any wrongdoing on the part of their client.
“We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity. Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”
As for an NFL suspension, that seems likely. The league released another statement on Monday that indicates its personal conduct policy applies equally to NFL personnel.
“Our personal conduct policy applies equally to everyone in the NFL. 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.”
For a indication of how the NFL might proceed, Colts owner Jim Irsay received a six-game suspension and a $500K fine in 2014, when he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated.