Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya ‘faces charges of rape and sexual abuse’
- Javier Koya reportedly pleaded not guilty on May 15, posting $50,000 bond
- He bought a minority stake in the franchise in 2002, its expansion season
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Minority Houston Texans owner Javier Loya is facing multiple sexual assault charges, according to reports.
The former college football player faces one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse in Kentucky, court documents show, via ESPN.
He reportedly pleaded not guilty on May 15, posting $50,000 bond. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for August 22.
The incident reportedly happened earlier this year, as he was charged on May 10 in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
“We are aware of the serious charges brought in the Commonwealth of Kentucky against Javier Loya, one of our outside sponsors,” the Texans said in a statement.
Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya faces multiple sexual assault charges
The 53-year-old bought a minority stake in the franchise in 2002, its expansion season
“We have agreed with Mr. Loya that while these charges are pending, he will fully retire from all team or League activity.”
Andrew Sarne, Loya’s lawyer, said his client “is innocent and has pleaded not guilty to all charges”.
“He unequivocally and categorically denies these allegations and will vigorously defend his innocence,” he said.
The 53-year-old, who is the co-founder of OTC Global Holding, bought a minority stake in the franchise in 2002, which was its first season.
“The club promptly advised the league of the serious pending charges against Mr. Loya after they were filed,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement.
‘M. Loya was not allowed to participate in any league or club activities during this process. He is no longer on any league committee.
