“She’s on the potion. She’s ready.”
-Darren Sharper, allegedly
You’re likely aware of the Darren Sharper sexual assault case. In February and March of this year, Sharper, a former NFL defensive back, was charged with several counts of rape (by drugs) and aggravated rape in Arizona, California and Louisiana. In short, investigators believe Darren Sharper is a serial rapist who allegedly preyed on women all over the country.
An alleged Sharper accomplice, sheriff deputy Brandon Licciardi (a man facing his own federal charges of distributing drugs used in rapes), revealed some disturbing details to law enforcement about an incident in Las Vegas. An incident the FBI’s just learning about.
Licciardi told investigators he went to a convention in Las Vegas attended by NFL players, and a player warned Licciardi that drinks had been spiked with drugs, FBI Special Agent Robert Blythe testified. Questioned by Licciardi’s lawyer, Ralph Capitelli, Blythe declined to name the player Licciardi mentioned, or other NFL players at the convention.
Blythe said he might not recall the name correctly. “It’s possible I could mess it up. There are a couple (names),” Blythe said.
Licciardi said he didn’t warn police in Las Vegas, and his lawyer asked Blythe if the FBI had alerted authorities in Nevada or if the other players were under investigation. Blythe said no.
“There could be investigations going forward. There’s not currently,” Bythe said. “If given time, I intend to look into those allegations.”
So, according to Licciardi, there are several NFL players involved, not just Sharper. Wow.
And what did those other NFL players call the drinks mixed with a “substance,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Miller asked Blythe.
“I believe Mr. Licciardi called it ‘horny juice,'” Blythe replied.
Licciardi was concerned that investigators might find incriminating text messages on his phone, Blythe testified, including a message in which Sharper allegedly referred to drugging a victim.
Sharper was indicted on two charges of aggravated rape last week in New Orleans. If convicted he faces life in prison. His sexual assault cases in Arizona and California are still pending, as is the potential for new charges in this Las Vegas investigation.
[NOLA]
