Mediaite reports:
President Donald Trump weighed in this afternoon on Patriots owner Robert Kraft being charged with solicitation of prostitution.
Kraft was one of several individuals busted in the sting in what authorities are describing as a massive human trafficking investigation. Police said earlier today they have video evidence.
Trump has been close with Kraft for many years, and he said this in response to the charges: “It’s very sad. I was very surprised to see it. He’s proclaimed his innocence totally. I’m very surprised to see it.”
BREAKING: Patriots owner Robert Kraft has reportedly been arrested in Jupiter, Florida in a prostitution ring bust. pic.twitter.com/ouViuCYgTs
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 22, 2019
Sources have told Yahoo Sports that New England #Patriots owner Robert Kraft is one of dozens of men being investigated as part of an expansive prostitution solicitation sweep in Jupiter Florida.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 22, 2019
Robert Kraft’s arrest is in connection to a prostitution ring bust which is reportedly part of a months-long human trafficking investigation. https://t.co/E2IFHx1ziZ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 22, 2019