Former NFL receiver Stedman Bailey arrested for allegedly having sex in arcade

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 333 words · By Christian Arnold

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What to know about Former NFL receiver Stedman Bailey arrested for allegedly having sex in arcade

A former NFL player and a female companion were arrested by police in Florida after being accused of having sex in public at a bowling and arcade establishment inside the Pembroke Lakes Mall.

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What happened

A former NFL player and a female companion were arrested by police in Florida after being accused of having sex in public at a bowling and arcade establishment inside the Pembroke Lakes Mall.

Why it matters

Louis Rams from 2013 to 2015, and Karina Manderson were arrested and charged with indecent exposure after police were called to Round1 inside the mall early on the morning of July 27, following reports of two people having sex at the bar of the arcade and…

Common ground

Pembroke Pines police wrote in a report, viewed by The Post, that officers were provided with surveillance footage of the alleged incident and that it showed “both defendants actively engaged in sexual activity with patrons also located at the bar.” It also…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He went to high school in Miami”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results about Stedman Graham and the Stedman Machine Company; no information about Stedman Bailey's high school location was found in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stedman Graham Jr. (born March 6, 1951) is an American businessman and author. He is the long-term partner of Oprah Winfrey.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stedman_Graham

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web search NEUTRAL — Stedman Machine Company is a manufacturer of crushing equipment in Aurora, Indiana, United States, that was founded by Nathan Rockwell Stedman in 1834. Stedman owes its origin to the market that was c…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stedman_Machine_Company

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 1, 2026 · Although Oprah Winfrey and her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, were once engaged, the pair never married. Winfrey has opened up about the reason why.
https://www.glam.com/2107702/truth-why-oprah-wont-marry-long…

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Claim 2: “had his NFL career cut short after he was shot while sitting in a parked car in Miami Gardens on November 24, 2015.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results about Stedman Graham and the Stedman Machine Company; no information regarding a shooting of Stedman Bailey was provided in the evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stedman Graham Jr. (born March 6, 1951) is an American businessman and author. He is the long-term partner of Oprah Winfrey.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stedman_Graham

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Claim 3: “A former NFL player and a female companion were arrested by police in Florida after being accused of having sex in public at a bowling and arcade establishment inside the Pembroke Lakes Mall.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that former NFL player Stedman Bailey and a woman were arrested for public sex at an arcade within the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Florida.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charles W. Flanagan High School is a public high school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States. The school's mascot is a falcon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_W._Flanagan_High_Schoo…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Culture of North Carolina is a subculture in the United States. As one of the original Thirteen Colonies, North Carolina culture has been greatly influenced by early settlers of English, Scot-Iris…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_North_Carolina

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pembroke Pines (/ˈpɛmˌbroʊk ˈpaɪnz/) is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) north of Miami. It is a suburb of the Miami metropolitan area an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Pines,_Florida

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Claim 4: “Stedman Bailey, who played for the St. Louis Rams from 2013 to 2015, and Karina Manderson were arrested and charged with indecent exposure after police were called to Round1 inside the mall early on the morning of July 27”

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Multiple sources identify the individuals as Stedman Bailey and Karina Manderson, the location as Round1 in the mall, the date as July 27, and the charge as indecent exposure/exposure of sexual organs.

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web search NEUTRAL — Former NFL player Stedman Bailey and a woman were arrested for alleged public sexual activity at a Florida mall. Police were called to an arcade after witnesses reported the incident. Bailey and the w…
https://www.ocala.com/story/news/crime/2026/08/06/former-nfl…

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web search NEUTRAL — Stedman Bailey, who played for the St. Louis Rams from 2013 to 2015, and Karina Manderson were arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/sports/former-nfl-receiver-ste…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bailey and Karina Manderson, both 35, were arrested on charges of exposure of sexual organs in the incident that happened on July 27 at Round 1 in the mall, an arrest report said.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/ex-nfl-star-stedman-bail…

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Claim 5: “Manderson, 35, was “leaned over at the waist” while the former NFL wide receiver was behind her.”

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The Daily Mail report explicitly identifies Karina Manderson as 35 years old.

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web search NEUTRAL — О сервисе Прессе Авторские права Связаться с нами Авторам Рекламодателям...
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web search NEUTRAL — 🥵完全建模脸#柳智敏 #karina ib:juice #speedsong #song #dance #music #spedup #aespa 2K views
https://www.youtube.com/@renou051/shorts

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web search NEUTRAL — Karina Manderson, 35, told Florida police that she was drinking at the bar before her arrest. The bar manager at Round1 shared surveillance footage with police showing the two engaged in sexual activi…
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/nfl/article-16035195/Ex-NFL-…

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Claim 6: “Bailey admitted that he and Manderson “both had their pants down and that his penis was out,” but denied “penetration” ever took place.”

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Three independent web search results confirm Bailey's admission that they had their pants down and his penis was out, while denying penetration.

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web search NEUTRAL — While speaking with police, Bailey admitted that he and Manderson “both had their pants down and that his penis was out,” but denied “penetration” ever took place. Bailey told police that the alleged …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/sports/former-nfl-receiver-ste…

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web search NEUTRAL — Both admitted to having multiple alcoholic shots and Bailey said “they both had their pants down” and that he was exposing himself, but said “penetration never took place.” They were arrested on charg…
https://www.ocala.com/story/news/crime/2026/08/06/former-nfl…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bailey reportedly admitted that "they both had their pants down" and that he was exposed, but denied that any penetration occurred.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/they-bot…

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Claim 7: “Bailey had been taken in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft”

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Multiple web search results state that Stedman Bailey was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Claim 8: “Bailey was shot multiple times and was in critical condition following the shooting.”

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Claim 9: “Pembroke Pines police wrote in a report... that officers were provided with surveillance footage of the alleged incident and that it showed “both defendants actively engaged in sexual activity with patrons also located at the bar.””

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While the arrest and the existence of surveillance footage are corroborated across sources, the specific quote regarding 'patrons also located at the bar' is not explicitly repeated in the provided evidence snippets, though the general event is confirmed.

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web search NEUTRAL — On 1 April 1986 the community of Pembroke was split into a Pembroke Dock community and a reduced Pembroke community, with Pembroke Town Council thereafter just covering the old town of Pembroke itself…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke,_Pembrokeshire

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web search NEUTRAL — Pembroke has been the home of the Pembroke Lumber Kings Junior A Hockey Club since 1958. They have been members of the Central Canada Hockey League since 1964, with the exception of the 1979–1980 seas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke,_Ontario

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Claim 10: “Stedman Bailey... played for the St. Louis Rams from 2013 to 2015”

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Multiple news sources explicitly state that Stedman Bailey played for the St. Louis Rams from 2013 to 2015.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2013 season was the St. Louis Rams' 76th in the National Football League (NFL), their 19th in St. Louis and their second under head coach Jeff Fisher. The Rams equaled their win total from 2012, b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_St._Louis_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 season was the St. Louis Rams' 77th in the National Football League (NFL), their 20th in St. Louis and their third under head coach Jeff Fisher. The Rams attempted to reach a playoff berth fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_St._Louis_Rams_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stedman D. Bailey (born November 11, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Vir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stedman_Bailey

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Claim 11: “appeared in 38 games over his three-year career, recording 59 catches for 843 yards and two touchdowns.”

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