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Rape Charges For Houston Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya Dismissed; Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor

The criminal case involving Houston Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya has come to a conclusion

Matt Galatzan

Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans limited partner Javier Loya walks the sidelines prior
Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans limited partner Javier Loya walks the sidelines prior / Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
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In August of 2023, Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya was facing rape charges in the state of Kentucky. In total, Loya faced one count of first-degree rape as well as five counts of first-degree sexual abuse, and one count of third-degree sexual abuse.

On Monday, the case finally came to a resolution, with all seven charges being dismissed, and Loya pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of harassment with intent to annoy. He also paid a $100 fine. Loya had also agreed to step down from football activities while the case was pending.

Loya's attorney, Andrew J. Sarne, released a statement to Pro Football Talk following the decision from the court.

Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans limited partner Javier Loya walks the sidelines prior
Nov 26, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans limited partner Javier Loya walks the sidelines prior / Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

“In May of 2023, charges against Javier Loya were brought by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which Mr. Loya immediately and vigorously denied,” Sarne said in the statement. “After a thorough examination of evidence over the last year, the prosecution has dismissed all seven counts. Mr. Loya has agreed to accept a charge of ‘harassment with intent to annoy’, a class B misdemeanor. A $100.00 fine was paid by Mr. Loya.

“While still expressing his innocence, this process has been very difficult for him and his family. Throughout this ordeal, Mr. Loya had unwavering faith in the legal system despite enduring intense public scrutiny and prejudgment before due process was completely afforded to him. With this resolution, Mr. Loya will focus on family and a return to normality.”

Though the case has now been resolved in the courts, the NFL will reportedly review Loya's situation under the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com