Last October, Jupiter police opened an investigation into Robert Kraft’s day spa of choice, after a tip from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Online reviews indicated sexual services were offered at the spa.
In addition to parking lot surveillance, Florida authorities contracted a state department health inspector to inspect the spa. In the warrant application, Detective Andrew Sharp said the state employee found two rooms with two beds, leading her to believe the spa’s female employees were sleeping there. It also said she found a full refrigerator, stuffed with food and condiments. In court, the inspector said it was more food than she had at home for her two adolescent sons, making her suspicious.
But the actual inspection report only references the refrigerator, in the form of two pictures, which are published on Deadspin. The fridges, while full, do not seem unordinary.
Despite the flimsy evidence –– detectives did uncover semen-filled napkins in the trash, but that doesn’t necessarily lead to human trafficking –– a warrant for surveillance was granted. Kraft was one of several patrons stopped for identification, though a judge has ruled neither video of Kraft in the spa nor the traffic stop can be used in the case. In other words, Kraft is well on his way to winning this.
