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Robert Kraft Wants Trial In Prostitution Case
Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor. He will appear in court next month.
Robert Kraft on Tuesday requested a jury trial as he pleaded not guilty to soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor in January. Kraft's lawyers also waived his arraignment, which was had been set for Thursday.
"Counsel having previously entered a Notice of Appearance on behalf of Robert Kraft, hereby waives arraignment, pleads not guilty to all charges and requests a jury trial in the above styled cause," a court filing in Palm Beach County read.
Kraft's next court hearing is April 9.
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Kraft, 77, pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of soliciting another to commit prostitution in Jupiter, Florida, the day before and the morning of January's AFC championship game.
Kraft apologized over the weekend, saying he was "truly sorry," though not specifying what he was sorry for. His lawyers have said Florida law enforcement acted illegally, and a Kraft spokesperson denied any wrongdoing.
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