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return2glory wrote:I’m also wondering if he was alone? I doubt a 77 year old billionaire would drive to what seems like a shady part of town, all by himself. Did he go there with friends or security?
And I wonder who the other big name was that also got caught. This should be interesting but it’s not a good look for Kraft.
Curmudgeon wrote:return2glory wrote:This is a none issue as far as Kraft is concerned. Slap on the wrist and move on. Not sure a billionaire would have to visit a place like that though.
Yeah, Kraft could have had Stormy Daniels come to his place in Palm Beach in a limo. Even if he prefers Asian girls, I'm sure he could find someone willing to perform in house. Or take his private jet to Thailand and get ten girls for the price of one in Jupiter, FL. And no cameras.
return2glory wrote:
As far as the law enforcement being aware of the human trafficking for months, why didn’t they step in earlier and shut it down? Were they piling on more evidence? And after months, how much more evidence would they need?
threrf23 wrote:return2glory wrote:
As far as the law enforcement being aware of the human trafficking for months, why didn’t they step in earlier and shut it down? Were they piling on more evidence? And after months, how much more evidence would they need?
Everybody in law enforcement knows what goes on at seedy AMPs (Asian massage parlors). For better or worse, the question isn't why didn't they step in earlier, it's why did they step in now.
Also, those who ran the parlor were essentially charged with being greedy pimps who laundered money. As far as I can tell, they have not been charged with anything out of Florida's Human Trafficking Statute. So if the authorities are aware of human trafficking, they don't have sufficient evidence to prosecute, or they otherwise don't feel a need to prosecute yet...which still seems inconsistent with their claim that Robert Kraft et al are "monsters" who had to have known that these women were trafficked.
Actually, the sheriff went so far to say that the men arrested for solicitation are "the real monsters in this equation," inferring that accepting a hand job from an Asian masseuse is more cruel than coercing women into the sex trade and then subsequently holding them as sex slaves.
I'm guessing that high rollers were frequenting this spot because they knew what to expect and knew that they wouldn't have to ask for it, hence avoiding the possibility of a solicitation charge. I'd be a little surprised if the cops have enough evidence to convict (the johns).
Report: Women Robert Kraft received massages from likely not trafficked
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According to ESPN’s TJ Quinn, many women who worked at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter — including several who were living at the establishment — are believed to be victims of sex trafficking. However, the two women who engaged in sexual activity with Kraft do not appear to have been.
Quinn notes that one woman is the manager of the spa while the other has a valid New York driver’s license. Both have massage licenses from the state of Florida, so prosecutors have no reason to believe they were living “underground” lives.
Palm Beach prosecutors have offered New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft a way to close his misdemeanor prostitution case: By entering a “pre-trial diversion” program, his charges would be dropped.
The State Attorney’s Office confirmed that Kraft and others busted in Jupiter last month have been offered the deal, which is routine for low-level arrests. Pre-trial diversion programs generally require defendants to admit guilt and complete conditions such as taking anti-crime classes, community service and paying fines before the charges are dropped.
“For first-time offenders, these cases are generally resolved by deferred prosecution. Or they go to trial,” said State Attorney’s spokesman Mike Edmonson.
Joshyjess wrote:Wow, the Killer B's are tearing up the league right now. Could very well provide Boston with another championship ring this year.
ViperGTS wrote:
Agreed. They have a bunch of young studs with elite vets. If Rask can keep his head on straight...TB series will be interesting to say the least.
Joshyjess wrote:Wow, the Killer B's are tearing up the league right now. Could very well provide Boston with another championship ring this year.
Kalela wrote:Joshyjess wrote:Wow, the Killer B's are tearing up the league right now. Could very well provide Boston with another championship ring this year.
We support all the same teams.
