New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited spa where women were in 'sexual servitude,' police say

Robert Kraft.
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The women who worked at a spa where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly solicited a prostitute were in "sexual servitude," police say.

The Jupiter Police Department on Friday detailed the conclusion of a eight-month long prostitution ring investigation. As part of it, they uncovered that at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa, women lived and were not allowed to leave, reports USA Today. Arrest records say the women were in "sexual servitude;" investigators are probing whether the spa was involved in human trafficking.

Police say they have video evidence of Kraft soliciting sex at this spa, which has since been shut down, and that he did so on at least two different occasions; they also say he appeared to be a "regular," according to NBC News. Police reportedly have evidence that Kraft, who faces misdemeanor charges, was driven to the parlor.

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"We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity," a spokesperson for Kraft said. An "active arrest warrant" has been issued, police say.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.