Pats Owner Robert Kraft Apologizes For Involvement In Florida Prostitution Scandal A Day After Police Revealed That Secret Recordings Were Likely Going To Be Made Public

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Pats owner Robert Kraft is finally speaking publicly after being charged in the Florida prostitution scandal last month.

This afternoon Kraft released a statement apologized for his involvement and wanted to clear up some of “misinformation” going around.

“In deference to the judicial process, I have remained silent these past several weeks. To correct some of the misinformation surrounding this matter, my attorney made his first public comments on Friday night. I would like to use this opportunity to say something that I have wanted to say for four weeks.

“I am truly sorry. I know I have hurt and disappointed my family, my close friends, my co-workers, our fans and many others who rightfully hold me to a higher standard.

“Throughout my life, I have always tried to do the right thing. The last thing I would ever want to do is disrespect another human being. I have extraordinary respect for women; my morals and my soul were shaped by the most wonderful woman, the love of my life, who I was blessed to have as my partner for 50 years.

“As I move forward, I hope to continue to use the platform with which I have been blessed to help others and to try to make a difference. I expect to be judged not by my words, but by my actions. And through those actions, I hope to regain your confidence and respect.”

Kraft’s statements come a day after Florida police revealed that the recordings of Kraft made inside of the prostitution spa were likely going to made public.

“I do think ultimately they are probably going to get released,” Martin County Sheriff William Snyder told CNBC on Thursday, a day after Kraft moved to keep police surveillance videos of him sealed.

“Once a case is over, it’s not an ongoing investigation,” Snyder said. “There has to be a specific reason not to release a public record. And the fact that there is sexual activity is not an exemption.”

Kraft seems to be attempting to soften the blow before the release of the tapes which could come out anytime.