Sources: Denver Broncos' Ryan Murphy involved in prostitution sting
Last Updated Feb 2, 2016 10:33 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Sources told CBS affiliate KPIX Tuesday evening that Denver Broncos rookie safety and onetime Oakland resident Ryan Murphy was questioned by San Jose police during a prostitution sting.
The sting was part of Santa Clara County's multi-agency human trafficking task force. Authorities were targeting an area of north San Jose known for prostitution, KPIX reported.
According to sources, police detained a suspected prostitute in the area of a Motel 6. The woman told task force members that she had to go to a car to retrieve some property.
Murphy was inside the car along with his brother. Sources said Murphy was questioned and released by police. However, his brother and the suspected prostitute were cited.