Former football player Tony Zendejas was arrested on July 10, 2008, for the alleged drugging and rape of a female patron at his restaurant, Zendejas' San Dimas Restaurant and Bar.Los Angeles Times: Former Ram Tony Zendejas arrested on rape charges (July 10, 2008)
On March 11, 2009, Zendejas was acquitted of all charges in relation to the crime. Two of the charges, rape of an unconscious person and sodomy of an unconscious victim were dismissed prior to the trial. He was found not guilty on the remaining charges of rape by use of drugs and sodomy by anesthesia.ESPN.com: Zendejas Not Guilty of Raping Woman
Charges
- One count of rape by use of drugs - acquitted
- One count of rape of an unconscious person - dismissed
- One count of sodomy by anesthesia - acquitted
- One count of sodomy of an unconscious victim - dismissed
Antonio 'Tony' Zendejas Facts
- Born: May 15, 1960
- Birthplace: Michoacan, Mexico
- Played football for the Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers, San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons
- Position: Placekicker
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 165 lbs
