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Lawrence Taylor Gets Probation; Teen Says He Deserved Jail

Mar 22nd 2011 – 7:02PM
Kathy Willens, AP

Kathy Willens, AP

NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The teenage girl at the center of the sex-crimes case against football great Lawrence Taylor made a surprise appearance at his sentencing Tuesday, eager to declare that he should be behind bars. She was denied the chance to speak in court, and Taylor was sentenced to six years' probation, as agreed when...

Football Great Joe Theismann Battles a Silent Killer

By David MoyeFeb 4th 2011 – 8:30AM
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When former all-pro quarterback Joe Theismann was on the gridiron, his biggest opponents were defensive superstars like Lawrence Taylor. Now, he's helping Americans battle an even more formidable foe: abdominal aortic aneurysms. The condition, more colloquially known as "AAA," is a blood-filled bulge in the abdominal...

Trading Memories: Former NFL Stars Recall Stories Behind Their Cards

By Tom Lorenzo and Nando Di FinoJan 14th 2011 – 11:35AM

This story begins, as so many do, by accident. We were at the CBS Sports NFL Media luncheon last August. We were waiting to talk to former Texans general manager Charlie Casserly. Just to the right of Casserly stood Randy Cross, three-time All-Pro and owner of three Super Bowl rings. Darting from the front of the room,...

Lawrence Taylor Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges: A Timeline of His Legal Troubles

By Mary Phillips-SandyJan 13th 2011 – 6:19PM

Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor sex charges. He will have to serve six years of probation and register as a sex offender, but will avoid jail time. The former New York Giants linebacker was arrested last year and charged with felony rape after he was accused of paying to have...

Lawrence Taylor Accepts Plea Deal in Statutory Rape Case

By A.J. PerezJan 13th 2011 – 2:16PM

Lawrence Taylor pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors on Thursday in a New York courtroom, a deal that will require the Hall of Fame linebacker to register as a sex offender. Taylor, 51, entered guilty pleas to charges of sexual misconduct and soliciting a prostitute, after the events that took place at a Rockland County...

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Lawrence Taylor Super Bowl Ring Auction Fetches High Price, Ingites Osi Umenyiora Twitter Scheme

May 21st 2012 - 08:12AM

Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring has sold and Osi Umenyiora isn't the new owner of the jewelry.

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  • 06/02/12 Lawrence Taylor's Ring Auctioned for More Than $200,000 Source: EURweb.com *Former NFL/New York Giants linebacker all-star Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring went up for auction after losing a deal with current Giants defensive end, Osi Umenyiora.
  • 05/29/12 Sunrise in the NFC East: The Division's Top Links on... Source: Bleacher Report Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington are back on the field for organized team activities today, with the Giants getting a longer Memorial Day weekend and returning to voluntary work on Wednesday.
  • 05/25/12 Charlie Sheen: 'I Didn't Buy Lawrence Taylor's Super... Source: Starpulse Actor and sports memorabilia collector Charlie Sheen has dismissed speculation he is the proud new owner of American footballer Lawrence Taylor 's 1991 Super Bowl ring following reports he'd paid more than $230,000 for the item.
  • 05/25/12 Charlie Sheen bought $230K Lawrence Taylor Super Bowl... Source: ABC - KTRK 13 - Houston TX If rumors are to be believed, Charlie Sheen might be the proud owner of Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring, which was sold at auction.
  • 05/24/12 Report: Lawrence Taylor informed that Charlie Sheen... Source: CBSSports.com The whole saga involving Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl ring may have taken a (somehow) even more bizarre twist: according to a report, LT and his agent were informed that the winning bid was placed by none other than Charlie Sheen.

Background on lawrence taylor

Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player.

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