Former British Olympian and NFL star, Lawrence Okoye was arrested in Alabama during a prostitution sting
The former discus thrower, 27, born to Nigerian parents was arrested
along with 12 others for men soliciting prostitution on Wednesday in
Shelby County.
County Drug Enforcement Task Force (SCDETF), in partnership with the
Hoover Police Department, conducted an undercover reverse prostitution
sting, titled Operation Close Out, Round 3.
“The operation was carried out in North Shelby County.
“The operation is a continuation from September 20th, and October
18th, 2018, in which 20 total offenders were previously arrested.
“13 men were arrested and charged with the crime of Soliciting Prostitution.”
Okoye who competed in the 2012 Olympics for Britain before quitting
athletics to pursue an American Football career, holds the British
record in the discus of 68.24 metres.
He currently plays for Birmingham Iron in the Alliance of American football (AAF).
Before his arrest, he was picked up by the Iron ahead of their first
ever match in the AAF. But Okoye missed their clash with Memphis
Express.
“We are aware of it,” head coach Tim Lewis said when confronted about Okoye.
“We’re still in the process of gathering all the information.