Former NFL Star Lawrence Taylor Faces Charges for Failing to Report Address as Registered Sex Offender
Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor, a Hall of Famer who played for the New York Giants from 1981 to 1993, was charged this week with failing to accurately register his current address as a registered sex offender. Taylor, 65, spent several hours in the Broward County jail after being charged with one count of failure to comply with sex offender registration laws.
Background of the Case
In 2010, Taylor entered into a plea deal related to an incident where he had sex with a 16-year-old who claimed to be 19. As a result, he pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and having sex with an underage prostitute, both misdemeanors, and was sentenced to six years of probation. The recent charge of failing to report a change of address is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Defense Attorney’s Statement
According to defense lawyer Mark Eiglarsh, Taylor’s failure to report his address was a “significant misunderstanding” and should not result in a custodial sentence. He stated that Taylor will plead not guilty to the charges and emphasized that his client did not knowingly commit any criminal offense. Taylor was released from Broward jail overnight, and a court date for the latest charges has yet to be scheduled.
Overall, Lawrence Taylor’s legal troubles continue to unfold, with the former NFL star facing new charges related to his status as a registered sex offender. It remains to be seen how the case will progress and what consequences Taylor may ultimately face for his alleged actions.
