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2019 solicitation charge

On February 22, 2019, Daniel Kerr—the police chief of Jupiter, Florida—announced that Kraft would face two misdemeanor charges for "soliciting another to commit prostitution", stemming from a human trafficking sweep in Jupiter.[1][2] Investigators suspected the managers at a day spa, where Kraft was allegedly video recorded in sexual activity, were sex trafficking women, forcing the women to perform sex acts on clients. Deputies had begun to monitor the day spas, and were able to place hidden cameras inside the facility. They claim Kraft was caught on camera "receiving the alleged acts", according to the lead investigator.[3][4] A spokesperson for Kraft issued a statement to "categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity."[5][6]

He has now been officially charged

On February 22, 2019, Daniel Kerr—the police chief of Jupiter, Florida—announced that Kraft would face two misdemeanor charges for "soliciting another to commit prostitution", stemming from a human trafficking sweep in Jupiter.[7][8] Investigators suspected the managers at a day spa, where Kraft was allegedly video recorded in sexual activity, were sex trafficking women, forcing the women to perform sex acts on clients. Deputies had begun to monitor the day spas, and were able to place hidden cameras inside the facility. They claim Kraft was caught on camera "receiving the alleged acts", according to the lead investigator.[9][10] A spokesperson for Kraft issued a statement to "categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity."[11][12] On February 25, 2019, State Palm Beach County state attorney Dave Aronberg announced that Kraft was among 25 facing first-degree misdemeanor charges for soliciting prostitution at the Jupiter day spa.[13] 2601:447:4101:5780:79E4:B957:F4B4:88D4 (talk) 19:36, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

 Done Added last sentence, rest of paragraph appears to have been added already. Roadguy2 (talk) 20:04, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. The last sentence is all that was was needed.2601:447:4101:5780:79E4:B957:F4B4:88D4 (talk) 21:07, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

References

  1. ^ "Patriots owner Robert Kraft facing charges of soliciting a prostitute". ESPN. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged as a "john" in human trafficking/prostitution investigation". WPTV-TV. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "Two women at center of human trafficking investigation". WPTV. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  4. ^ "How Jupiter detectives gathered evidence in sting". WPTV. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  5. ^ Yang, Nicole (February 23, 2019). "Read Robert Kraft's statement after getting charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida". Boston.com. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Kyed, Doug (February 22, 2019). "Robert Kraft 'Categorically' Denies Allegations Of Soliciting Prostitution". NESN. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "Patriots owner Robert Kraft facing charges of soliciting a prostitute". ESPN. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  8. ^ "New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged as a "john" in human trafficking/prostitution investigation". WPTV-TV. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "Two women at center of human trafficking investigation". WPTV. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  10. ^ "How Jupiter detectives gathered evidence in sting". WPTV. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  11. ^ Yang, Nicole (February 23, 2019). "Read Robert Kraft's statement after getting charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida". Boston.com. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  12. ^ Kyed, Doug (February 22, 2019). "Robert Kraft 'Categorically' Denies Allegations Of Soliciting Prostitution". NESN. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  13. ^ Bill Chappell (February 25, 2019). "Robert Kraft Is Formally Charged With Solicitation Over Visits To Florida Day Spa". NPR. Retrieved February 25, 2019.

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Extended content
===Philanthropy===

The Krafts have donated over $100 million to a variety of philanthropic causes including education, child- and women-related issues, healthcare, youth sports and American and Israeli causes.[1] In 1990 Kraft, his wife, and his father-in-law funded a joint professorship between Brandeis University and Holy Cross College, forming the Kraft-Hiatt endowed chairs in comparative religion – the first inter-religious endowed chairs in the United States.[2]

In 2011, the Krafts pledged $20 million to Partners HealthCare to launch the Kraft Family National Center for Leadership and Training in Community Health,[3] an initiative designed to improve access to quality healthcare at community health centers throughout New England. Among the many institutions the Krafts have supported are Columbia University, Harvard Business School, Brandeis University, The College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, Tufts University, the Belmont Hill School, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. In 2007, in recognition of a gift of $5 million in support of Columbia's intercollegiate athletics program, the playing field at Columbia's Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at the Baker Field Athletics Complex was named Robert K. Kraft Field.

One of their most distinctive projects is supporting American Football Israel, including Kraft Family Stadium in Jerusalem and the Kraft Family Israel Football League. In 2017 Kraft announced a contribution of $6 million to build the first ever regulation size American football field in Israel.[4] In June 2017, Robert Kraft, along with several NFL Hall of Famers, traveled to Israel for the grand opening of the new Kraft Family Sports Campus.[5] In December 2018, following Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life, Kraft visited the synagogue to pay his respects and attended services with the congregation[6] before the Patriots played the Steelers in a game the next day.

He has received numerous honorary degrees from several colleges and universities and was awarded the NCAA's highest honor when he received the Theodore Roosevelt Award,[7] "presented annually to a distinguished citizen of national reputation and outstanding accomplishments."

In 2011, Kraft was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[8]

In 2012, he became the first NFL owner in the 43-year history of the honor to be selected for the George Halas Award by the Pro Football Writers of America.[9] The award is presented annually to the NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.

Following the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombings, Kraft announced he would match up to $100,000 in donations made for the victims through the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.[10]

In 2017, Kraft funded a new van as part of the Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital in order to help combat the opioid crisis in Boston. The vans allows those struggling with opioid addiction to seek health services in their own neighborhood.[11]

At this point in time, his ties to Trump should be known. Once again, please just add the last sentences which I only requested

Philanthropy

The Krafts have donated over $100 million to a variety of philanthropic causes including education, child- and women-related issues, healthcare, youth sports and American and Israeli causes.[12] In 1990 Kraft, his wife, and his father-in-law funded a joint professorship between Brandeis University and Holy Cross College, forming the Kraft-Hiatt endowed chairs in comparative religion – the first inter-religious endowed chairs in the United States.[13]

In 2011, the Krafts pledged $20 million to Partners HealthCare to launch the Kraft Family National Center for Leadership and Training in Community Health,[14] an initiative designed to improve access to quality healthcare at community health centers throughout New England. Among the many institutions the Krafts have supported are Columbia University, Harvard Business School, Brandeis University, The College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, Tufts University, the Belmont Hill School, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. In 2007, in recognition of a gift of $5 million in support of Columbia's intercollegiate athletics program, the playing field at Columbia's Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at the Baker Field Athletics Complex was named Robert K. Kraft Field.

One of their most distinctive projects is supporting American Football Israel, including Kraft Family Stadium in Jerusalem and the Kraft Family Israel Football League. In 2017 Kraft announced a contribution of $6 million to build the first ever regulation size American football field in Israel.[15] In June 2017, Robert Kraft, along with several NFL Hall of Famers, traveled to Israel for the grand opening of the new Kraft Family Sports Campus.[16] In December 2018, following Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life, Kraft visited the synagogue to pay his respects and attended services with the congregation[17] before the Patriots played the Steelers in a game the next day.

He has received numerous honorary degrees from several colleges and universities and was awarded the NCAA's highest honor when he received the Theodore Roosevelt Award,[18] "presented annually to a distinguished citizen of national reputation and outstanding accomplishments."

In 2011, Kraft was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[19]

In 2012, he became the first NFL owner in the 43-year history of the honor to be selected for the George Halas Award by the Pro Football Writers of America.[20] The award is presented annually to the NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed.

Following the April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon bombings, Kraft announced he would match up to $100,000 in donations made for the victims through the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation.[21]

In 2017, Kraft funded a new van as part of the Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital in order to help combat the opioid crisis in Boston. The vans allows those struggling with opioid addiction to seek health services in their own neighborhood.[22]

Despite being a registered Democrat, Kraft has also been a vocal supporter of US President Donald Trump, even noting during a 2017 USA Today interview that Trump was one of "five or six people who were great to me" when his wife died in 2011.[23][24] Kraft contributed $1 million to Trump Inaugural Committee in 2017[25]

References

  1. ^ Joe Calabrese (January 18, 2015). "Robert Kraft: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Brandeis and Holy Cross to Share a Professorship". The Boston Globe. September 13, 1990. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Founding Story". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Patriots Owner Kraft to Donate $6 Million for Israel's First American Football Stadium".
  5. ^ Mayor Nir Barkat, NE Patriots’ Robert Kraft & NFL Hall of Famers’ Delegation Open Kraft Family Sports Campus in Jerusalem
  6. ^ "Kraft visits synagogue where 11 were killed". ESPN.com. December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  7. ^ "Columbia Magazine". www.columbia.edu. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  8. ^ "American Academy of Arts and Sciences to induct 231st Class of Members" (Press release). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  9. ^ "Robert Kraft, Patriots owner, given Halas Award". NFL.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  10. ^ Breech, John (April 16, 2013). "Robert Kraft donating up to $100,000 to Boston Marathon victims". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  11. ^ Chesto, Jon. "Kraft-funded van will bring addiction services to city streets – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  12. ^ Joe Calabrese (January 18, 2015). "Robert Kraft: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "Brandeis and Holy Cross to Share a Professorship". The Boston Globe. September 13, 1990. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Founding Story". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Patriots Owner Kraft to Donate $6 Million for Israel's First American Football Stadium".
  16. ^ Mayor Nir Barkat, NE Patriots’ Robert Kraft & NFL Hall of Famers’ Delegation Open Kraft Family Sports Campus in Jerusalem
  17. ^ "Kraft visits synagogue where 11 were killed". ESPN.com. December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  18. ^ "Columbia Magazine". www.columbia.edu. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  19. ^ "American Academy of Arts and Sciences to induct 231st Class of Members" (Press release). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  20. ^ "Robert Kraft, Patriots owner, given Halas Award". NFL.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  21. ^ Breech, John (April 16, 2013). "Robert Kraft donating up to $100,000 to Boston Marathon victims". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  22. ^ Chesto, Jon. "Kraft-funded van will bring addiction services to city streets – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  23. ^ A.J. Perez (May 3, 2017). "Patriots' Robert Kraft: 'Envy and jealousy' fueled Deflategate". USA Today. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  24. ^ Doug Kyed (My 3, 2017). "Why Robert Kraft Will Support Donald Trump Despite Political Differences". NESN. Retrieved February 25, 2019. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  25. ^ Steve Berkowitz (September 24, 2017). "Patriots' Robert Kraft: 'Envy and jealousy' fueled Deflategate sanctions". USA Today. Retrieved February 25, 2019.

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Kraft, 77, was linked to a sting that has been going on for months, and his charges relate specifically to "two different visits" to the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in the city of Jupiter. Charges have been filed, but he has not been arrested.

Kraft is one of more than 20 people being charged with soliciting to commit prostitution, Kerr said. That evidence includes video of Kraft in a room at the spa receiving "paid acts," and of him being driven to the spa, Kerr said. All of the individuals police have listed and charged have all been caught on video, authorities said. Officers involved in the sting had been wearing body cameras, and also were involved in ongoing surveillance at the business. 

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