Lawrence Taylor Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Taylor, who amassed 132.5 sacks and ten Pro Bowl appearances over a 13-year career as a linebacker for the New York Giants was taken into custody based on allegations that the player raped and punched the girl at a Holiday Inn in Suffern, New York. The girl is reported to be a runaway from the Bronx.
Taylor has yet to be charged for the crime, but could be charged as soon as the investigation is complete, as confirmed by Lt. Brad Weidel of the Ramapo Police Department.
Taylor rose to fame during the 1980's, when he was an important part of the New York Giants championship team in 1986 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in 1999. Taylor is equally known for his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, that lead to him being suspended by the league the league twice after two positive tests for cocaine.
However, in recent years, Taylor had put his drug usage behind him, parlaying his new lifestyle into film roles, as well as appearances on NFL Broadcasts and ABC's Dancing With The Stars.
A press conference is planned for later this afternoon to discuss the charges against Lawrence Taylor.
Sources:
Lawrence Taylor Arrested On Rape Allegation, NYTimes.com
Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested in N.Y., Accused of Rape, USAToday.com
Lawrence Taylor, Pro-Football-Reference.com
Lawrence Taylor, Wikipedia.com
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2 Comments
Post a CommentYes, LT is messed up for life. I feel bad for the victim. Hopefully she will get the support and treatment that she needs. Nice article.
Lawrence Taylor is basically screwed for life. Jane Velez-Mitchell is having several people on her show "Issues" tonight to talk about what is next for him. Geez!! Keep it in your pants, idiots!!!