Time: 2024-07-20
NFL legend Lawrence Taylor , former New York Giants star and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker , was arrested in Florida this week and charged with failing to report a residence change as a sex offender , a felony warrant for which he turned himself in to the Broward County Sheriff 's Office . This is not the first time Taylor , 65 , has faced such charges , as he was also arrested in December 2021 for the same reason , spending several hours in jail before being released on bond , according to NBC News.
In addition to the recent arrest , Taylor has had several other encounters with the law , including being busted twice for leaving the scene of an accident in 1996 and 2009 , as well as being arrested in 2016 for suspicion of driving under the influence after striking a police car and motor home in Florida . Despite these legal issues , Taylor 's attorney , Mark Eiglarsh , stated that his client will plead not guilty to the new charges , claiming that Taylor did not knowingly commit any criminal offense and that the situation is a significant misunderstanding.
Taylor 's 2021 arrest is a reminder of his previous legal troubles , including a guilty plea in 2009 for leaving the scene of an accident and a 2017 guilty plea for driving under the influence of alcohol . Despite these incidents , Taylor is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history , having won two Super Bowls during his career with the New York Giants before retiring in 1993.
The latest arrest of Lawrence Taylor serves as a reminder of the ongoing legal issues he faces as a registered sex offender . While his attorney maintains his innocence and plans to fight the charges , Taylor 's legacy as an NFL legend continues to be overshadowed by his off - field troubles . As the case unfolds , it remains to be seen how Taylor 's legal situation will impact his reputation and standing in the football community moving forward.
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