Celebrity Justice
Former Ram Kicked with Felony Rape Charges

Prosecutors have charged former L.A. Ram kicker Antonio "Tony" Zendejas with drugging a woman and then raping her.
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The L.A. County D.A. says that in January, the 48-year-old owner of Zendejas Mexican Restaurant in Pomona gave a woman a drink at the popular bar that made her "groggy." They then say the victim woke up at a motel down the street and called police, saying she had been raped.

He was arrested this morning in San Dimas and is still in jail on $260k bail.

Zendejas retired in 1995 after playing for ten seasons with the Rams, Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers.

He faces up to 15 years in the joint.

UPDATE: Tony's lawyer released a statement on his behalf saying the charges "are utterly false. I look forward to the opportunity to prove my innocence."

UPDATE 3/11/09: Zendejas was acquitted of all charges.

Tags: Antonio Zendejas, AntonioZendejas, NFL, Rape, San Diego Rams, SanDiegoRams

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16. PIG....Cut his thing off...he won't do it again

Posted at 7:27PM on Jul 10th 2008 by KiKi

17. I'm not sure I believe her story. Let's see what the DNA and blood tests reveal, shall we.

Posted at 11:03PM on Jul 10th 2008 by Hairy_Yambag

18. Don't believe it... have known Tony for a long time. Most likely she was an easy girl who didn't get the response or attention from Tony that she wanted. He comes from a great family and support system. I used to date him, he's a great guy and has no need to rape a girl. He is very respectful of women.

Posted at 4:57PM on Jul 28th 2008 by Barbie

19. Wow...I am reading this and thinking that if Elvis calls himself a friend, who the hell needs enemies...He mentioned the back room....What goes on back there after hours? Do you stick around Elvis? If so, you might be a witness or an accomplice, so which one are you? If you say he can have a pick of any woman in the club, who's to say he didn't? Have you ever read a Rapist profile? They look just like you or me. They usually have a nice home and family and act very caring. There is something in their head that work different than what we (society) find acceptable. They are human on the outside, but animals on the inside. If you read the counts he is charged with, you wouldn't be claiming willing act for money. "inflicted great bodily injury upon the victim" Yeah, I see how this must be all fun and games. Either you are sick as well and really see no harm, or you are blinded by keeping a friend or a job. OPEN you eyes..........Let the jury decide what evidence is put into play. But don't say "I stand by Tony's side and rebuke anybody who says that he is guilty", what if he is? What if it was your daughter as the victim?

Posted at 9:12AM on Jul 11th 2008 by Ignorance is BLISS

20. Her boyfriend found out she went ATM with Tony and got mad, she cried rape to not look like a skag

Posted at 9:49AM on Jul 11th 2008 by The Color Of Money

21. The restaurant is in the city of San Dimas - not Pomona. If you guys can't get the simple stuff right, I wonder how accurate you are with the big stories!

Posted at 12:24PM on Jul 11th 2008 by Get it right

22. TMZ drama is great isn't it? Tony loves his busniess and his money too much to put it in jeopardy over some bitch. time will tell. i stand by my previous comment.

Posted at 1:05PM on Jul 11th 2008 by Elvis Impact

23. Innocent until proven guilty!

Posted at 5:15PM on Jul 11th 2008 by Sonny James

24. I've frequently have visited Zendejas night club and have met Tony as well. We having nothing but good times and enjoy the surroundings as far as other customers and staff. I can't say wether Tony is guilty or not, but i can give an opinion on my observation of people like Bristow Grey wether it be there at Zendejas or any Night Club. Hear you have someone that claims it's a "JANKY and SHADY" place, but yet will comment on how they go there "Many of Times". This is the person that goes out with just enough money to get in then stands or sits where everyone can see him, but yet is still not seen. Then gets mad at the waitresses for not refilling the persons cherries in their sprite every 10 minutes. This would the person I would watch out for slipping something in women or men's drinks.

Posted at 5:32PM on Jul 11th 2008 by Never A Dull Moment

25. The entire situation is a tragedy, I have known Tony for over a decade and he has never made me or anyone I know ever feel like anything but family, he is a warm, sweet man who lives life the fullest. It is unfortunate that the society we live in thrives on this sort of information, fact or fiction.

Posted at 11:39PM on Jul 11th 2008 by Mia

26. I've been 2 his club many times & I yes I do know Tony & I dont believe this!!!!! Tony could get any girl he wants, this girl just wants the money sorry 2 say, Anybody who knows Tony knows he would never do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tell the bitch 2 get on gold digging whore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:48PM on Jul 16th 2008 by bitch1

27. No tony did not do this, the bitch wants money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet she is a evil whore!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:47PM on Jul 16th 2008 by bitch1

28. Damn, with all the women out there giving it up easily, why did he have to use these tactics! So dumb!

Posted at 4:25PM on Jul 16th 2008 by Anna

29. What a drummed up allegation. I have known Tony for years. He is one of the most upstanding people I have known. He has a georgous wife and beautiful children. Why would he jeopardize his family for some bimbo? I have complete faith he is not guilty of this crime. Jan

Posted at 11:04AM on Oct 8th 2008 by JAN

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