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Loya faced a charge of first-degree rape and six sexual assault
charges in Kentucky in 2023. A year later, he accepted a charge
of “harassment with intent to annoy” in exchange for the other
charges being dropped. The charges stemmed from two parties Loya
hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, according to the Houston
Chronicle.
Loya, who hasn't had any involvement with the club since he was
charged 2 1/2 years ago, can apply for reinstatement beginning
in June, the league said Friday.
The 56-year-old Loya is chairman and CEO of OTC Global Holdings,
a trading company he co-founded in 2007. He has had a stake in
the Houston franchise since its inception in 2002.
“I respectfully disagree with the NFL’s decision,” Loya said in
a statement to the Chronicle. “All charges against me were
dismissed over a year ago, and I have remained transparent,
respectful, and forthcoming throughout the process.”
A person with knowledge of the situation has told The Associated
Press that Loya’s stake in the team is less than 1%. The person
spoke on the condition of anonymity because ownership stakes
aren’t publicly disclosed.
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