New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is among a list of people who have been named as having been involved in a sex trafficking sting in Florida.
Police in Jupiter, Fla., held a press conference on Friday to reveal that there is video evidence of sex trafficking activity taking place at a business called Orchids Day Spa. According to investigators, Kraft was one of the people who was driven to the spa and engaged in illegal sexual activity.
#BREAKING: Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is accused of being involved in sex trafficking sting in Jupiter
— Erica Rakow (@EricaRakow) February 22, 2019
MORE: @TownofJupiter Police Chief, Robert Kerr, says there is video evidence involving sex trafficking activity at Orchids Day Spa in Jupiter
— Erica Rakow (@EricaRakow) February 22, 2019
MORE on Robert Kraft case: Police say he was driven to Orchid Day Spa in Jupiter where detectives say the illegal sexual activity took place. Investigators confirm there is video of each of these listed men engaged in sexual acts inside that spa. @WPTV pic.twitter.com/nwCPPL8twx
— Erica Rakow (@EricaRakow) February 22, 2019
The women who worked at the massage parlor were allegedly told they were being brought to the United States for legitimate jobs but were forced into becoming sex workers.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft being charged with soliciting prostitution related to what FL police say is a massage parlor where women – who were told they were coming to US for legit jobs – were in fact held as virtual prisoners/sex workers.
— Chris Jansing (@ChrisJansing) February 22, 2019
Investigators say Kraft was caught on video on two separate occasions. He has been charged with soliciting another to commit prostitution.
Kraft is viewed as one of the most respected and influential team owners in sports, so this is uncharted territory for the 77-year-old. While there have certainly been some disturbing legal issues with the Patriots organization over the years, Kraft’s reputation has taken very few hits. The reaction to the allegations against him that surfaced on Friday will be something to watch.
