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Lawrence Taylor Officially Charged With Rape

Danielle Canada — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:04:23 +0000

Lawrence Taylor has officially been charged with the rape of a 16-year-old New York girl.

As previously reported Taylor was arrested May 6^th at a Holiday Inn hotel on charges of rape, criminal sexual act and criminal abuse.

Prosecutors say he paid a 16-year-old girl who was working as a prostitute $300 to have sex with him but Taylor still claims that he never had sex with the minor.

The girl told authorities that she had been verbally threatened and physically assaulted. The girl's alleged pimp Rasheed Davis was previously arrested for sex trafficking.

The girl told authorities that her pimp made her lie to the NFL legend about her age and assaulted her to “coerce her” into “participating in a commercial sex act."

Taylor was also indicted on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and patronizing a prostitute.

Update: Alleged Pimp Of Lawrence Taylor "Rape Victim" Charged With Sex Trafficking

Justin T. Stewart justinstewart — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:16:45 +0000

With the alleged case of former football star Lawrence Taylor raping an underage girl unfolding; reports are now saying that the girl's pimp has been charged for his involvement.

Being accused of transporting the underage girl across state lines for the purpose of prostitution, Rasheed Davis is being charged with sex trafficking.

According to TMZ, Davis was indicted by a federal grand jury, making claims that he used "force, threats of force and coercion to compel [the alleged victim] to engage in a commercial sex act with another person for a fee of $300, which was ultimately paid to Davis."

As reported earlier, Taylor has been charged with paying the 16-year-old girl $300 -- though the football legend denies he had sex with the girl

HipHopWired will keep you updated as the story continues to develop.

Football Hall Of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested and Accused Of Rape

Justin T. Stewart justinstewart — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:09:07 +0000

For those that thought the justice system was going on vacation in regards to pro-athletes, think again.

Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested in New York and has been accused of rape, according to CBS.

Reported today [May 6], there are claims that Taylor, 51, raped a person in the Holidome Hotel located in Montebello.

Having limited details, HipHopWired will keep readers updated as the case unfolds.

With the ongoing allegations, this wouldn't be the first time the former New York Giants player has had to deal with the law or with controversy. During his playing career, he admitted to using cocaine starting as early as his second year within the NFL, having to deal with multiple suspensions after failing drug tests.

After retirement, Taylor was placed behind bars on three occasions for attempted drug possession, although he has been able to maintain a drug-free life since 1998.

Lawrence Taylor Arrested

Danielle Canada — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:25:43 +0000

Football legend, NFL Hall of Famer, and” Dancing with the Stars” competitor, Lawrence Taylor has been released following being arrested in Miami.

According to Miami-Dade police, Taylor was arrested Sunday for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. The charge is considered a second degree misdemeanor and he was released on $5,000 bail.

Florida Highway Patrol maintains that he was involved with a hit-and-run crash although Taylor claims to have no recollection of the incident. He says that he thought he only hit a guard rail.

A guard rail?! Come on Lawrence, come on son!