Patriots owner Robert Kraft apologized in his first public comment since he was charged with solicitation last month after visiting a Florida day spa.
"I am truly sorry," Kraft, 77, said in a statement, ESPN reported. "I know I have hurt and disappointed my family, my close friends, my co-workers, our fans and many others who rightfully hold me to a higher standard."
Statement from Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft: pic.twitter.com/GiswaNQxh4
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2019
Kraft's attorney released a statement Friday night disputing the charges and questioning how the evidence was obtained.
Robert Kraft’s attorney, William Burck, to ESPN (1/2): “There was no human trafficking and law enforcement knows it. The video and the traffic stop were illegal and law enforcement just doesn’t want to admit it...”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 22, 2019
Robert Kraft’s attorney, William Burck, to ESPN (2/2): “The state attorney needs to step up and do the right thing and investigate how the evidence in this case was obtained.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 22, 2019
Authorities charged Kraft in February with two counts of soliciting another to commit prostitution, a misdemeanor, after he was videotaped at Orchids of Asia Day Spa in January.
Kraft has pleaded not guilty to the charges and will not accept a plea deal.
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