Former Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor turned himself in to a Florida jail on Wednesday after being charged with sex offender fail to comply with the law. The incident in Broward County on July 2 led to Taylor's arrest on a third-degree felony charge.
Taylor's attorney, Mark English, stated that his client will plead 'Not Guilty' to the recent charges, emphasizing that Taylor did not knowingly commit any criminal offense. English expressed confidence that once prosecutors review the evidence demonstrating Taylor's innocence, a favorable outcome will be achieved.
The charge against Taylor reportedly stems from an alleged failure to report a name or residence change, echoing a previous incident in 2021 when Taylor was arrested for a similar offense. In 2011, Taylor pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and patronizing a prostitute after being accused of engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl, whom he believed to be 19 at the time.
Despite these legal challenges, Taylor, who played for the New York Giants from 1981 to 1993, has maintained his innocence and attributed the recent arrest to a misunderstanding. His attorney in the previous case referred to the address change issue as a 'mix up,' and Taylor ultimately pleaded no contest to a residency restriction related to certain sex offenses.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Lawrence Taylor's reputation as a legendary football player continues to be overshadowed by his legal troubles. Fans and observers await further developments in this ongoing saga involving the former NFL star.
