Warren Sapp avoids conviction for prositution solicitation
Judge dismisses Warren Sapp prostitution solicitation charges.
In the latest example of why it pays to be rich and famous: Warren Sapp will not be charged for soliciting a prostitute. Even though he definitely solicited a prostitute.
A judge in Phoenix has dismissed a solicitation charge against Warren Sapp following his successful completion of a diversion program, according to the Associated Press. Sapp, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, was arrested during Super Bowl week in Phoenix on suspicion of assault and soliciting a prostitute.
In April, Sapp pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of assault.
The charges were dropped after Sapp successfully completed a Prostitution Solicitation Counseling Program, though he still needs to complete a diversion program for the assault charge. Assuming he completes that as well, Sapp will avoid the possibility of any jail time.
Seriously though, how does one successfully complete a “Prostitution Solicitation Counseling Program”? And, more importantly, what does this entail? Are there tests? Pop quizes? Between explaining the nature of prostitution solicitation and enforcing that it is wrong, the program should be about five minutes long. These concepts are in no way new or groundbreaking.
While having the charges essentially dropped is a break for Sapp, thanks to his expensive lawyer, no doubt, it’s still a terrible look for the Hall of Famer. He was fired from his job as a NFL Network analyst back in February. And, you know, now everyone knows he attempted to exchange money for a sexual act.
On February 2nd, Sapp began speaking with two strippers who claimed to be strippers from Las Vegas. According to Sapp’s own admission to police, he paid each woman $300 for sex acts, which he recorded on his phone. According to the women, Sapp assaulted them after arguing about the exchange of money.
This is not the first time Sapp has gotten in legal trouble during the Super Bowl. Back in 2010, Sapp was arrested the day before the Super Bowl for domestic battery. The charges were later dropped due to inconsistencies between the victim’s statement and the evidence.
Maybe Sapp and the extravagant, Super Bowl Week parties are not a good mix. How about controlling yourself next time? Or, better yet, stay home.
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