A Houston Texans shareowner is in some big trouble and facing some damning charges. Javier Loya, a successful Houston businessman and a minority owner of the Texans since 2002, faces multiple criminal charges in Kentucky.
Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Loya has been with the Texans since 2002 but has now removed himself from all league and team activities as these charges are ongoing.
The arrest warrant was issued in May. The date of the alleged incident is not yet known.
The Texans are aware of the situation and released a statement:
“We are aware of the serious charges filed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky against Javier Loya, one of our outside limited partners,” the Texans said in a statement issued to PFT. “We have agreed with Mr. Loya that while these charges are pending, he will remove himself entirely from any team or League activities.”
The Texans are in the middle of training camp and trying to begin a new era with rookie quarterback CJ Stroud impressing people every day with his play and knowledge.
However, this is not a good look for the franchise as Loya faces one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse, and one count of third-degree sexual abuse. Loya is no stranger to bad behavior as he was hit with some gambling allegations back in 2008.
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The franchise is still dealing with the fallout of Deshaun Watson and him being accused by more than 20 women of sexual assault and misconduct.
After three seasons as one of the league’s worst teams, the Texans have tasked DeMeco Ryans with turning around the franchise in his first season.
The team went 3-13-1 last year, which was the third straight double-digit losing season.
