Kraft Punts On Prostitution Case Deal, Wants Trial

FOXBOROUGH, MA — It's looking more likely that Robert Kraft's prostitution case will go to trial. Kraft did not accept pre-trial diversion deal by Friday's deadline, USA Today reported. If Kraft accepted the deal, he would have had to admit he would be found guilty if the case went to to trial and detail his guilt in front of the court.

"The defendant must provide a truthful, sworn statement to the State regarding his knowledge of illicit activity," the diversion form reads.

Kraft also would be required to complete a prostitution impact course, undergo a screening for sexually transmitted diseases, complete 100 hours of community service and possibly pay a fine.

Kraft's team and Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg’s office have reportedly been working on a potential deal since February, but any admission of guilt is completely off the table for Kraft, USA Today reported.

Kraft, 77, pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting another to commit prostitution stemming from visits to the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla., the day before and morning of the AFC Championship Game in January.

According to Kraft's legal team, the state's case is based off of "an unlawful sneak-and-peek search warrant." Kraft's lawyers filed a motion requesting a video recording related to the accusations be repressed.

"The Town of Jupiter Police Department used (video) to spy on Mr. Kraft and others, while they were in the private rooms of a licensed spa receiving treatment from licensed masseuses," Kraft's lawyers wrote in the motion.

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