Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith allegedly had sex multiple times with an underage girl and reportedly told people that he was acting as her “mentor,” a warrant revealed a day after he was charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.
The warrant also revealed the young girl’s DNA was found in his Cadillac Escalade. His arrest came after a months-long investigation.
TMZ Sports breaks it down how we got here.
“Officials say Smith met the girl at her work back in August 2019 … and he pursued her hard, despite the girl’s co-workers saying it was clear to the NFL star she was under 18.
Officials say Smith had sex with the girl just days later … and offered her $200 for her troubles. The alleged victim told authorities she declined the cash at first, but says Smith ultimately “pressured her into taking a $100 bill.”
The alleged victim told officials she later used that money to buy emergency contraception.
According to the court docs, the alleged victim says Smith told her “that if anyone raised concerns about them speaking, to say that Smith was serving as a ‘mentor’ to her.”
The alleged victim claims there was a second incident in September 2019, when Smith picked her up in his Cadillac Escalade and they had sex inside the vehicle in a nearby parking lot.”
The victim would tell family members about the ongoing incidents and soon police would be notified.
Officials also retrieved voice memos from Smith in which he calls her “baby,” requests that she spend the night, and makes kissing noises to her.
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Smith bonded out of jail later Wednesday.
“The Jaguars are aware of the report involving former linebacker Telvin Smith. The club is unable to comment further on this ongoing investigation,” the team said in a statement.
Smith finished with 134 tackles and two interceptions during his last season with the Jaguars.
