The owner of the New England Patriots has been caught up in a sex trafficking sting.
Police say Robert Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution after he was twice videotaped paying for a sex act at an illicit massage parlor in Florida.
Jupiter police told reporters the 77-year-old Kraft hasn’t been arrested.
A warrant will be issued and his attorneys will be notified.
Kraft has denied wrongdoing.
Police said details about the charges against Kraft will not be released until next week.
The charge comes amid a widespread crackdown on sex trafficking from Palm Beach to Orlando.
Hundreds of arrest warrants have been issued in recent days as result of a six-month investigation and more are expected.
Ten spas have been closed and several people charged with sex trafficking have been taken into custody.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Kraft said they “categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity. Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”
The Patriots won the NFL Super Bowl earlier in Atlanta this month over the Los Angeles Rams, their sixth in the past 18 seasons, making them the most successful team in pro sports during that span.