BREAKING NEWS: Lawrence Taylor Accused Of Rape
May 6 2010, Published 11:45 a.m. ET
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was arrested early Thursday after being accused of rape at the Holidome Hotel in Montebello, New York, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Document: Read The Police News Release On Taylor's Arrest
According to the Town of Ramapo Police Department, the rape is still under investigation and formal charges are pending.
Authorities will release more details at a news conference scheduled for later today at the Town of Ramapo Town Hall.
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The 51-year-old NFL legend was arrested on a hit-and-run charge last November in Florida, and has a history of drug-related offenses, including two suspensions during his playing days, and two arrests in a three-year span.
Taylor -- a 10-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the New York Giants from 1981-1993 -- was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars last year.