New Orleans, LA – In a stunning turn of events, star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots had his underage gambling charges dropped today in a surprise decision by the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.
The charges stemmed from an incident last month when Boutte was caught gambling at a local casino while underage. The casino security guards were quick to spot the 19-year-old NFL rookie and promptly escorted him off the premises before contacting the authorities.
Boutte, who was a standout player at LSU before being drafted by the Patriots in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, was facing serious legal consequences if convicted of the charges. However, his legal team was able to negotiate a deal with the district attorney’s office that led to the charges being dropped.
In a statement released after the hearing, Boutte expressed his gratitude for the support of his family, teammates, and fans during this difficult time. He also thanked his lawyers for their tireless efforts in defending him against the charges.
“I am relieved that this ordeal is finally behind me and I can now focus on what I do best, which is playing football,” Boutte said. “I have learned a valuable lesson from this experience and I am committed to making better choices in the future.”
The Patriots organization also released a statement in support of Boutte, stating that they are confident in his character and ability to move forward from this incident.
“We fully support Kayshon and believe that he has learned from this mistake,” the statement read. “We are excited to see him continue to excel on the field and represent the Patriots with integrity and professionalism.”
With this legal obstacle now cleared, Boutte can shift his focus back to football and helping the Patriots in their pursuit of a championship this season. Fans are eager to see what the talented wide receiver can accomplish on the field as he looks to make a name for himself in the NFL.
