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Ex-NFL Linebacker Adarius Taylor Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Sting

Taylor faces felony child abuse and solicitation charges after a nine-day, multi-agency operation resulted in 255 arrests and the identification of trafficking victims.

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Overview

  • Adarius Taylor, a retired NFL player, was arrested in a Florida sting targeting human trafficking, child predators, and illegal immigration.
  • Taylor is charged with felony negligent child abuse and misdemeanor solicitation after allegedly leaving his 6-year-old child in a locked car during the operation.
  • The operation, titled 'Fool Around and Find Out,' was conducted from May 2 to May 10 and involved multiple agencies, including ICE and local sheriff’s offices.
  • Authorities arrested 255 individuals, including 36 undocumented immigrants, with charges ranging from solicitation to child sex crimes.
  • Four individuals identified as potential trafficking victims have been offered support services, reflecting the operation's victim-centered approach.