TMZ is reporting that Lawrence Taylor's bail has been set at $75,000 in a New York courtroom.
Taylor was arraigned on charges of 3rd degree rape (sex with a minor) and patronising a prostitute in the third degree. The prosecution initially asked for bail to be set at $100,000, which LT's lawyer said was "ludicrous."
Before the arraignment, police held a press conference at which the following information was disclosed:
- Taylor was said to be "very cooperative" with police.
- There was alcohol inside Taylor's hotel room, but how much or what type was not disclosed. Taylor did not seem drunk when police arrived.
- Police are saying LT did not attack the accuser, and her black eye was from before she came to his hotel room.
- 3rd degree rape is a c_lass E felony, and if convicted Taylor could spend up to 4 years in jail. Patronising a prostitute in the third degree carries a maximum sentence of one year.
- It was confirmed that Taylor is accused of paying $300 for sex.
- Taylor is not being charged with forcible rape, and officials "do not know" if the victim resisted having sex with him.
- Police say that LT did not answer the door when they arrived, so they let themselves in. They did not need a search warrant to do so.
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