NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor turned himself in to Broward County Jail authorities on Wednesday night in response to a sex offense charge, TMZ reported.

The former New York Giants linebacker was arrested on charges related to failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. according to According to TMZ, Taylor, who has faced similar charges in the past, turned himself in to prison authorities on an outstanding felony arrest warrant and was released early Thursday morning.

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The charge alleges Taylor failed to notify authorities of a change of name or residence, as required by his status as a registered sex offender since 2011. This follows a 2021 incident in which he was arrested under similar circumstances. Taylor previously pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct and using a prostitute in 2011, the New York Post reported. reportThe former NFL player was accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl, but claimed the girl was already 19 at the time. (Related: NFL player Ronnie Phelps arrested after crashing into restaurant while drunk)

This is the second time Taylor has faced such charges in recent years: She was arrested on similar charges in December 2021, according to TMZ. Taylor's lawyer, Mark Eigler, claimed the incident was simply a “misunderstanding.”

“My client, Lawrence Taylor, plans to plead not guilty to the recent charges. As with the previous case involving the same charges, Mr. Taylor did not knowingly commit a crime and this situation is a serious misunderstanding,” Eiglish told TMZ. “Once the prosecution reviews the evidence that proves Mr. Taylor's innocence, I am confident that Mr. Taylor will again obtain a favorable outcome.”