http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080718/ap_on_re_us/detective_teen_prosti... NEW YORK - Prosecutors say a New York City police detective and
fanatic Yankee fan accused of forcing a 13-year-old runaway into
prostitution has resigned from the force and pleaded guilty to
attempted kidnapping.
Wayne Taylor initially said he was "100 percent innocent" of keeping
the teen as a captive and compelling her to sell herself at Yankee
Stadium last summer.
But Queens prosecutors say the 35-year-old officer and 29-year-old
accomplice Zelika Brown pleaded guilty to the same charge Thursday.
They face 3 1/2-year prison terms.
Brown also originally contested the charges. Her lawyer challenged
statements authorities said she made to them.
Prosecutors say about 20 men paid Taylor and Brown $40 to $80 for sex
with the girl in stadium mens rooms.
Taylor was an officer for about 14 years.
