Robert Kraft Breaks His Silence Over Sex Trafficking Case.
CABRERA: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is publicly apologizing. And it's the first time we've heard directly from Kraft since he was charged with soliciting prostitution at a Florida spa last month. CNN's Polo Sandoval has more.</s>POLO SANDOVAL, CNN NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Robert Kraft's statement today is significant as it is the first time we've heard from the New England Patriots owner since prosecutors in Florida announced the sex trafficking investigation, one that led to charges against close to 100 men, among them Kraft. Investigators alleged that they sought out paid sex services at various day spas. Kraft and his legal team pleading not guilty initially after that announcement was made. However, today this statement, and in this Kraft saying that he is truly sorry. A portion of that reading, "Throughout my life I have always tried to do the right thing. The last thing I would ever want to do is disrespect another human being. I have extraordinary respect for women. My morals and my soul were shaped by the most wonderful woman, the love of my life, who I was blessed to have as my partner for 50 years." That's a reference to Mr. Kraft's late wife. Kraft also writing that he hopes to use his platform to make a difference. That's certainly something to certainly look at here as this week according to a source familiar with the case, that source telling CNN that Kraft will not accept a plea deal that was offered up by prosecutors. That deal basically they would choose to drop that misdemeanor charge in exchange for fines, community service, and an admission from Kraft that he would be found guilty should this case go to trial. Prosecutors saying that that is fairly standard for first-time offenders. This week attorneys for Kraft also filed a motion seeking a protective order that would have essentially blocked the release of not just video evidence but also really other incriminating evidence according to investigators that could potentially be made public. But again, now the statement released over the weekend from Robert Kraft saying that he is sorry for what happened. Ana, back to you.</s>CABRERA: Polo Sandoval, thank you. That wraps up this hour of CNN NEWSROOM. I'm Ana Cabrera in New York. Thanks for being with me. Next on CNN, part one of our special series on President Richard Nixon, "TRICKY DICK." Good night.