Report: Robert Kraft Has Been Officially Charged

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is officially charged with two counts of soliciting another person to commit prostitution in the first degree. The information was first confirmed by Palm Beach Country state attorney Dave Aronberg.

Aronberg spoke at a press conference on Monday, informing the public that Robert Kraft is now hit with two first degree misdemeanor charges. This could put him in prison for a year, and also give Kraft a mandatory 100 hours of community service, a mandatory $5,000 fine and a mandatory class on the danger of human trafficking. Things do not look too bright for the Patriots owner.

Prosecutors explained that Kraft entered the Orchids of Asia on January 19 and 20^th. His second visit occurred at the same day Kraft’s team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs.

According to surveillance, Kraft entered the establishment, greeted an Asian female and cameras caught him committing the alleged acts in the back.

The NFL released a statement on his case.

“Our Personal Conduct Policy applies equally to everyone in the NFL. We will handle this allegation 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.”

The Patriots owner denies these allegations. “We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity. Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”

The NFL has a strict policy that is created to regulate the behavior of players and team owners.

“It is a privilege to be part of the National Football League. Everyone who is part of the league must refrain from ‘conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in’ the NFL,” the policy reads. “This includes owners, coaches, players, other team employees, game officials, and employees of the league office, NFL Films, NFL Network, or any other NFL business. Ownership and club or league management have traditionally been held to a higher standard and will be subject to more significant discipline when violations of the Personal Conduct Policy occur.

“Conduct by anyone in the league that is illegal, violent, dangerous, or irresponsible puts innocent victims at risk, damages the reputation of others in the game, and undercuts public respect and support for the NFL.”