Internet Livid After Robert Kraft Allegedly Parties It Up Amid Prostitution Scandal
Just hours after police in Jupiter, Florida, accused New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of soliciting prostitutes, Kraft was seen in Hollywood attending Oscar parties.
Kraft attended a party put on by billionaire Ronald Perelman Friday night and then attended an event held by billionaire Barry Diller on Saturday, according to the New York Post and other sources.
Robert Kraft on the Oscars party circuit following prostitution scandal https://t.co/V3KVyQoP3F pic.twitter.com/NHMx6GebKu
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 23, 2019
A source told the New York Post that the guest list at Perelman’s party included some heavyweights.
“‘It was everyone who’s anyone,’ a source said of the guest list that we hear also included Barry Diller, Ron Meyer, Vivi Nevo, Netflix honcho Ted Sarandos and Comcast’s Brian Roberts, along with director ‘SNL’ guru Lorne Michaels, Ron Howard, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell Williams, Spike Lee, Gal Gadot, Don Johnson, Warren Beatty, Sylvester Stallone, John McEnroe and rocker Jimmy Buffett,” the Post article said.
Jeff Bezos also seemed carefree as he arrived at the party without his lover Lauren Sanchez https://t.co/HUfls3JEBE @MailOnline
— ??DCZKY ⚽??☠☡? (@DCZKY1) February 24, 2019
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was also at the party, the Post reported.
The stories showing Kraft at the Oscar parties have elicited a barrage of negative feedback on social media.
He has no shame – wow
He is allegedly caught on tape soliciting prostitution from human trafficking victims. And he’s attending Oscar parties?— Michelle (@ZenShelly) February 25, 2019
If he really is doing that that is going to make him look worse he is going to go from one of the best most respected owners to the most hated and disrespected bad for him and his entire organization @Patriots @robertkraft0 @NFL @nflcommish should act quickly & sternly!
— Alan B Patterson MD (@AlanPattersonMD) February 23, 2019
@AnitaMarks Bob Kraft is SO embarrassed he has been out in LA at the Oscar parties the past few days rubbing elbows with celebs. Guess that shows what he thinks.
— Thomas Baker (@tbake2014) February 24, 2019
Kraft, 77, was charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter on Friday. It was part of a sting operation of an alleged human trafficking operation.
Kraft is expected to be formally charged and arrested today for the two counts of soliciting prostitutes, Yahoo Sports reported. Both are misdemeanor charges.
He is not being accused of charged with anything related to human trafficking.
A spokesperson for Kraft released a statement Friday denying the charges, Yahoo reported: “We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity. Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”
The NFL released a statement on the matter Monday.
A new NFL statement on #Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s allegations of soliciting prostitution says the league is seeking “a full understanding of the facts” while not interfering with an ongoing investigation. Here it is in full: pic.twitter.com/8x1XMgen6T
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 25, 2019
“Our personal conduct policy applies to everyone in the NFL. We will handle this allegation in the same way we would handle any issue under our policy,” the NFL said.
“We are seeking a full understanding of the facts, while ensuring that we do not interfere with an ongoing law enforcement investigation. We will take appropriate action as warranted based on the facts.”
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