Breaking: Robert Kraft arrested for soliciting prostitution (1 Viewer)

[squistion]

Soliciting a prostitute is only a misdemeanor???

Ian Rapoport‏ @RapSheet 14m14 minutes ago

Here is our http://NFL.com story on #Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, per Jupiter Police

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001018628/article/patriots-owner-robert-kraft-charged-with-solicitation

 

[menobrown]

ProFootballTalk‏Verified account @ProFootballTalk

Report: Robert Kraft is not the biggest name involved in prostitution case

Whoa! Anyone want to take a guess on the bigger name? I would but this might get to political.

Also here is a list of the 25 names that are being charged: https://twitter.com/SchmitzMedia/status/1098987973859831814

Not a lot of spring chickens in that group.

 

[JuniorNB]

This. Unless he is somehow tied to sex trafficking then that’s a much bigger issue. But sounds like he just wanted a happy ending. He’s not married so eh. 

Exactly. Who here amongst us has never been in the middle of a massage and asked the lady if they're running any specials?

 

[phandango]

How does a seemingly trivial event like this become news? Does the police dept. automatically this to the media or does the media continuously monitor arrest records with the hope of finding a "big name" that's been arrested?

A good local crime reporter should have a relationship with a few cops who would call the reporter when something like this comes up. Could be as simple as "hey you should probably check out the names of the johns we just busted."

 

[GoBirds]

Are we really surprised at anyone on the Patriots cheating?

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

To be fair, Kraft didn’t know human trafficking was against the rules.

 

[squistion]

I bet Belichick will find a way to get a compensatory pick out of this...

 

[IvanKaramazov]

They said evidence exists.  What is the NFL going to do if that video comes out?

Join the rest of us in throwing up in our mouths?

 

[IvanKaramazov]

This should cost them a 1st round pick, minimum.

Seems like a pretty stiff penalty.  I know Kraft seems like a jerk right now, but it he was only busted thanks to a stroke of bad luck.  No need to be so heavy-handed.

 

[squistion]

BREAKING:

Police reveal #Patriots owner, Robert Kraft’s prostitute to the public

https://twitter.com/AVelotta27/status/1099008278070202370

 

[dhockster]

I understand that on one level this is kind of funny. But on another level, if you have looked into how human trafficking affects people and how many people are impacted by it, it is a lot less funny. It is easy to say Kraft is not the cause of human trafficking, but if the reason human trafficking exists is because people are out there willing to pay for sex, then Kraft is part of the cause of it. And if those of us who don't pay for sex just sit idly by and shrug our shoulders when we see it happening we are as much to blame as well.

Get educated about human trafficking in your city. Start understanding the problem, and maybe we can start helping to eliminate it.

Preaching over.

 

[Gandalf]

I understand that on one level this is kind of funny. But on another level, if you have looked into how human trafficking affects people and how many people are impacted by it, it is a lot less funny. It is easy to say Kraft is not the cause of human trafficking, but if the reason human trafficking exists is because people are out there willing to pay for sex, then Kraft is part of the cause of it. And if those of us who don't pay for sex just sit idly by and shrug our shoulders when we see it happening we are as much to blame as well.

Get educated about human trafficking in your city. Start understanding the problem, and maybe we can start helping to eliminate it.

Preaching over.

Agree 1000%. It’s disgusting and we all should be trying to do something to stop this.

 

[Short Corner]

Really?  I thought that pretty young blonde was his wife.   Oh well, if he's not married and wants to play around with prostitute that is okay with me.

He will be so relieved.

 

[Godsbrother]

He will be so relieved.

Yep.  Krafty is very concerned about what I think so I wanted to reassure him

 

[IvanKaramazov]

He will be so relieved.

I think that's what started all of this in the first place.

 

[squistion]

ABC News‏Verified account @ABC 1h1 hour ago

MORE: Authorities, who set up hidden cameras at the day spa, said there's video evidence of all of all of the suspects, including Patriots owner Robert Kraft, participating in the alleged acts

https://abcnews.go.com/US/england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-charged-solicitation-prostitution/story?id=61239689&cid=social_twitter_abcn

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I think he gets off.

 

[squistion]

I think he gets off.

  As a result of the NFL’s new Tug Rule.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Now that we've gotten all the jokes out of the way, can we put our heads together and figure out a reason for why this should result in Tom Brady being suspended for at least a season?

 

[espnespn]

Maybe the government needs to legalize prostitution so all the sex workers can form a union.

You never see the NFL players union getting screwed by NFL owners.

 

[sports_fan]

They said evidence exists.  What is the NFL going to do if that video comes out?

They can't really punish the team if they had no direct involvement. I guess they could fine him, not that it'd matter much.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

If I’m understanding this correctly, these are underage kids who are essentially slaves. Any man consorting with children like that should have his junk shot off. He’s a scumbag if so. It literally makes him a pedophile if this is true.

 

[dhockster]

If I’m understanding this correctly, these are underage kids who are essentially slaves. Any man consorting with children like that should have his junk shot off. He’s a scumbag if so. It literally makes him a pedophile if this is true.

But they worked at the reputable establishment "The Orchids of Asia". They must be of legal age!!

 

[jmo87usc]

I swear everything goes the patriots way!  This isn't even the biggest Kraft investigation today!  Just his luck to get this kind of deflection.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/21/investing/kraft-heinz-sec-investigation/index.html

 

[Bad_Mo]

Love all the high and mighty posts about how abhorrent this is.  

Guy is a billionaire, hangs out with rappers, perennially crushes the NFL and its teams, loses his wife of many years and dates a much younger woman, and occasionally wants a little rub and tug from a stranger.  So what?  Who cares?

Like you wouldn't trade places with the dude in a heartbeat.

Hypocrites.

 

[Bad_Mo]

If I’m understanding this correctly, these are underage kids who are essentially slaves. Any man consorting with children like that should have his junk shot off. He’s a scumbag if so. It literally makes him a pedophile if this is true.

Holy caveats, caveat guy.

 

[Gandalf]

Love all the high and mighty posts about how abhorrent this is.  

Guy is a billionaire, hangs out with rappers, perennially crushes the NFL and its teams, loses his wife of many years and dates a much younger woman, and occasionally wants a little rub and tug from a stranger.  So what?  Who cares?

Like you wouldn't trade places with the dude in a heartbeat.

Hypocrites.

It’s the human sex trafficking that’s the issue here. Typicaly these situations have women being used as sex slaves. It’s pretty terrible.  

 

[JohnnyU]

Dirty old men need sex too.

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

It’s the human sex trafficking that’s the issue here. Typicaly these situations have women being used as sex slaves. It’s pretty terrible.  

Correct. Maybe bad_mo thinks he’s being funny. He’s not. 

 

[JuniorNB]

Love all the high and mighty posts about how abhorrent this is.  

Guy is a billionaire, hangs out with rappers, perennially crushes the NFL and its teams, loses his wife of many years and dates a much younger woman, and occasionally wants a little rub and tug from a stranger.  So what?  Who cares?

Like you wouldn't trade places with the dude in a heartbeat.

Hypocrites.

If it's as simple as you say, I agree.  No big deal. A 'deluxe' massage never hurt anyone. If the trafficking/underage element is true, he's a total slime ball. And if these are kids doing the massages, he knows full well they are little girls. Much to learn yet.

 

[Workhorse]

It’s the human sex trafficking that’s the issue here. Typicaly these situations have women being used as sex slaves. It’s pretty terrible.  

Let's follow the bouncing ball here...

If the assumption is that Kraft had to have known that these places routinely use women as sex slaves, then it has to also be assumed that pretty much everyone in that area knows as well, correct? 

If that's the case, how in the world do these spas get a business license if the local governments know that these asian massage places are committing felonies?  What level of culpability needs to be assigned to Jupiter, FL here?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Agree 1000%. It’s disgusting and we all should be trying to do something to stop this.

just like drugs make it legal.....and the black market will disappear.

 

[dcgangstas]

Norman Chad‏Verified account @NormanChad 13m13 minutes ago

If Robert Kraft’s misdemeanor charge of soliciting a prostitute ultimately goes to replay review, he will be exonerated.

If Bill Vinovich and Jeff Triplett are reviewing the replay, it's in the bag.  

 

[JohnnyU]

Could the NFL force him to sell the team?

 

[dcgangstas]

Could the NFL force him to sell the team?

They certainly forced Jerry Richardson out for racist remarks.   Don't know if ol' Roger has the cojones to try this.   Owners are subject to a morals clause, I believe. 

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Could the NFL force him to sell the team?

I don't see why not......

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Let's follow the bouncing ball here...

If the assumption is that Kraft had to have known that these places routinely use women as sex slaves, then it has to also be assumed that pretty much everyone in that area knows as well, correct? 

If that's the case, how in the world do these spas get a business license if the local governments know that these asian massage places are committing felonies?  What level of culpability needs to be assigned to Jupiter, FL here?

Great point. Obviously certain local officials are getting paid off somewhere. These things don't just happen with nobody knowing about it.

 

[cloppbeast]

Am I the only one who thinks this isn't so much of a big deal? As much as I want to #### on the Pat's, I cant. This #### is legal in a lot of different places. Rich guys have been getting prostitutes for more than a thousand years. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Am I the only one who thinks this isn't so much of a big deal? As much as I want to #### on the Pat's, I cant. This #### is legal in a lot of different places. Rich guys have been getting prostitutes for more than a thousand years. 

There is a sex slave connection according to most sources.

Otherwise i might agree.

 

[dcgangstas]

Am I the only one who thinks this isn't so much of a big deal? As much as I want to #### on the Pat's, I cant. This #### is legal in a lot of different places. Rich guys have been getting prostitutes for more than a thousand years. 

It's a big deal when you consider sex trafficking.   

Trumpty Dumpty's billionaire buddy Jeffrey Epstein engaged it in Florida.   

 

[Workhorse]

By the way, are we 100% sure about this list that includes Kraft?

The same one that also lists "John Johnson" and "Richard Palmer"?

 

[JohnnyU]

I wonder if he walked around with just a blue shirt with a white collar and red tie?   You would think that's the only color combination the man knows.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I wonder if he walked around with just a blue shirt with a white collar and red tie?   You would think that's the only color combination the man knows.

Sounds pretty familiar.

 

[menobrown]

just like drugs make it legal.....and the black market will disappear.

I used to believe this but I'd highly encourage you to do some research on places like Amsterdam where it is legal. It's different then drugs, this product is people.

 

[Interseptopus]

for a second I thought I clicked the wrong forum and was in the Free For All

 

[espnespn]

There is a sex slave connection according to most sources.

Otherwise i might agree.

Do people really not understand the difference between being a customer and running the business?  According to the news I've read, Kraft was just a customer, he wasn't running the business.

If you buy an iPhone, are you responsible for all the child slavery/worker suicides that happened to manufacture the iPhone?

If you buy a joint from the weed dealer on the corner, are you responsible for all the murdering committed by the drug cartel that produced the pot?

If you buy a ticket to the Steelers game, are you responsible for Big Ben raping those women?

Please.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Do people really not understand the difference between being a customer and running the business?  According to the news I've read, Kraft was just a customer, he wasn't running the business.

If you buy an iPhone, are you responsible for all the child slavery/worker suicides that happened to manufacture the iPhone?

If you buy a joint from the weed dealer on the corner, are you responsible for all the murdering committed by the drug cartel that produced the pot?

If you buy a ticket to the Steelers game, are you responsible for Big Ben raping those women?

Please.

I'll be sure to quote you to the officer that finds out my "girlfriend" is 15, not the 18 she told me she was.

 

[espnespn]

I'll be sure to quote you to the officer that finds out my "girlfriend" is 15, not the 18 she told me she was.

Um, you're talking about 2 different things.  Sex trafficking is a completely separate issue than underage sex.  Plus, you are completely wrong about Kraft and underage hookers.

https://deadspin.com/the-florida-massage-parlor-police-bust-goes-far-beyond-1832822580

"Sheriff Snyder said that none of the victims were underage."

Keep trying to make stuff up. 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Um, you're talking about 2 different things.  Sex trafficking is a completely separate issue than underage sex.  

You may want to check that out chief.

https://www.bing.com/search?pc=DOWI&form=AMZNS2&q=sex+trafficking+under+age

 

[espnespn]

You may want to check that out chief.

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/type-trafficking/sex-trafficking

Geez, you are factually wrong in 3 straight posts.  Google is your friend.

"Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Minors under the age of 18 engaging in commercial sex are considered to be victims of human trafficking, regardless of the use of force, fraud, or coercion."