Lawrence Taylor Arrested For Rape; Cops Say Alleged Victim is 16, Pimp Was Involved
NFL legend Lawrence Taylor is no stranger to legal problems, but this is far worse than his usual alcohol or drug woes. He's been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Shattering Joe Theisman's leg may no longer be the most gruesome thing he's done.
Officials released a statement confirming that the 51-year-old football great was taken into custody by police after someone accused him of the despicable act.
It supposedly went down early this morning at a Holiday Inn in Suffern, N.Y.
The Town of Ramapo (N.J.) Police Department is currently investigating the situation, with a news conference scheduled to take place in the next few hours.
Lawrence Taylor, who won two Super Bowl rings in a 13-season Hall of Fame career with the New York Giants, recently performed a stint on Dancing with the Stars.
The original LT has a lengthy history with the law - he's been arrested multiple times on drug charges, and back in November, he was arrested for hit-and-run.
More details to follow as the story develops ...
UPDATE: The supposed victim is just 16, according to ESPN.
Ramapo police supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence told the Westchester (N.Y.) Journal News that the victim is a runaway from the Bronx who was assaulted.
"She was a runaway since March and there was a pimp involved," St. Lawrence told the newspaper. "She got punched in the face. We're not sure who did it."
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May 10th, 2010 12:52 AM
just put him to jail, nothing more.
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May 9th, 2010 10:38 PM
I think the pimp needs to be charged also, he is in an illegale trade, (and a sixteen year old, damn). I hope this young girl is given guidence. Children do not usually run away from home for no good reasons. God help her to tell the truth about the whole situation and give her strength to start her life over.
May 9th, 2010 3:24 PM
I work across the street from the "infamous Holiday Inn", so I wondered what the camera crew was doing across the street the other day.
This whole situation is sad for many reasons. First of all, why would he put himself into such a compromising position? Why would he risk the 25 years he's facing for "trusting" someone about the girl's age? He's married...one should NOT be cheating on his wife! What about the girl? She was a runaway! If he cared about her, he would have turned her over to the police so her parents could be happy she was found! Hitting a girl? If he did this, it's not only a guy who probably weighed more than double her weight, but an indefensible girl! That's outrageous right there. Doesn't he read the papers? Young girl in a hotel with a celebrity? That's just asking for trouble! He could have taken a side trip to Las Vegas and everything would have been fine. He'd just be out a little more money, but NOT looking at a long prison sentence.
I sure
May 9th, 2010 9:32 AM
isn't he married?
maybe if he honored his wedding vows he wouldn't be in this position
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May 8th, 2010 6:42 PM
This man Lawrence Taylor needs to go jail for what he did to that poor child.She's only 16 years old.The wife made me laugh...she was defending the''Cheating husband''.
May 8th, 2010 5:29 PM
I just hope the 300.00 was worth it. These men will never learn and to face years in prison just for a sex romp is ridiculous. I pray this did not happen but it does not look good for him. I hope he just gave her the 300 but why was in in thhis position anyway?
May 8th, 2010 5:27 PM
must a 51 year old man go for a girl that looks 14, 15 or 16 and says she is 19? many girls have sex with them and later sell the news to the midia to make money? and wat´s up with the beating stuff? did he really beat a woman? stupid role models. men should try and go for adult to be sure they are not having sex with an underaged girl or boy
May 7th, 2010 6:17 PM
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE STUPID MEN.
May 7th, 2010 6:15 AM
no way is that true
May 6th, 2010 10:52 PM
Its another case of wrong place wrong time.Taylor,on the other hand,should have known better to even be around this kinda stuff.People are just looking for a way for easy money.