Robert Kraft‘s name was back in the headlines on Friday, as police charged him with two counts of soliciting prostitution in connection with a human trafficking sting tied to a chain of Florida massage parlors.
The 77-year-old owner of the NFL Super Bowl champion New England Patriots has denied the allegations, but Jupiter Police Chief Daniel Kerr said there is video evidence of Kraft and the 24 other men who are being charged with solicitation.
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Kraft’s girlfriend, 39-year-old Ricki Lander, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment about the charged.
Kraft and Lander had been dating for five years at the time, with Kraft traveling between his homes in Boston and Los Angeles, where Lander lives in a house he owns, a source told PEOPLE.
They were last seen together on Feb. 2 in Atlanta at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the College Football Hall of Fame. Before that, they walked the red carpet at The Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit Tribute to Martin Scorsese in New York City on Nov. 19.
Here are five other things to know about Lander:
Robert Kraft and Ricki Lander on Feb. 2, 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty
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1. She’s an Actress
Although Lander hasn’t appeared in any roles in the past few years, according to her IMDB page she has had numeroussmall roles in television shows, including guest appearances onUgly Betty,True BloodandBlue Bloods —which happens to starTom Brady’s ex Bridget Moynahan.
Most recently, Lander appeared in the 2015 movieAnt-Manas Gorgeous Blonde, alongsidePaul Rudd.
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2. She’s a Strong Supporter of the Arts
And in 2016, sheco-chaired the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion GalaalongsideSarah Jessica Parker.
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3. She Has Her Own Line of Sports Apparel
According to the website, she started the brand after noticing “a gap in team gear for young, style-conscious women.”
The clothing line features merchandise for a variety of MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL and NCAA college teams.
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4. Lander’s Relationship with Kraft Has Had Its Ups and Downs
Although the pair began dating in 2013, they were reportedly not together in February 2017 when Kraft wasspotted with another womanat a Celtics Game, according to theBoston Globe.
The outlet reported that Kraft was seen at with another woman at a private party he hosted before that year’s Super Bowl game, which the Patriots won.
Lander and Kraft were first spotted together in 2012, about a year after the death of Kraft’s wife of nearly 50 years, Myra, whodied at age 68 after a battle with cancer. The businessman has four adult sons with Myra.
In a 2013 interview with theBoston Globe, Kraft admittedhow lonely he had beensince his wife’s death.
“I sort of feel robbed,” Kraft said of losing his wife. “I try to stay very busy, I basically work seven days a week. I try to do new things, to meet new people.”
Though he didn’t directly address his then-fairly new relationship with Lander, Kraft told theGlobe, “I tell you, I would never sit in judgment of anyone, as long as they’re good folks. I would never judge their life because it’s important to know their feelings.”
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5. The pair starred in a viral video together
In 2012, a video of Kraft helping a bikini-clad Landerprepare for an auditionfor the 2013 filmThe Internshipwas posted online on Barstool Sports.
After the clip went viral, Kraft made a statement in which he revealed that he never thought the video would be made public and that he planned to stick to his day job moving forward.
source: people.com
