Houston Texans part owner agrees to pay fine for harassment

Javier Loya, a part owner of the Houston Texans, paid a fine for a misdemeanor harassment charge as part of an agreement by which prosecutors in Kentucky dismissed charges of rape and sexual abuse, according to Loya’s attorney.

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Attorney Andrew J. Sarne said Monday in a statement issued by a spokesperson that Loya “agreed to accept a charge of ‘harassment with intent to annoy,’ a class B misdemeanor” and paid a $100 fine. Prosecutors “dismissed all seven counts” Loya had faced, according to Sarne’s statement.

Loya had faced one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse, according to online records for Jefferson County (Ky.) Circuit Court.

“While still expressing his innocence, this process has been very difficult for him and his family,” Sarne said in his statement. “Throughout this ordeal, Mr. Loya had unwavering faith in the legal system despite enduring intense public scrutiny and prejudgment before due process was completely afforded to him. With this resolution, Mr. Loya will focus on family and a return to normality.”

The NFL declined to comment Monday, and the Texans did not respond to a request for comment.