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Cops: Ex-NFL Star Stedman Bailey Busted for Public Sex at Mall
Former NFL Player Arrested for Public Indecency at Florida Mall Arcade
What Happened?
Two people were arrested after police say they had sex in a public area of a mall arcade. One of them is a former NFL football player.
The key details:
- Who: Stedman Bailey (35), former NFL wide receiver, and Karina Manderson (35)
- Where: Round1 arcade at Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines, Florida
- When: July 27, just before 12:30 a.m.
- What: Accused of having sex at the bar area of the arcade
- Charges: Both charged with indecent exposure
How Did Police Find Out?
Police didn’t just guess — they had evidence:
- Someone called the police after seeing two people having sex at the bar
- Officers checked security cameras — footage showed Manderson bent over at the waist while Bailey stood behind her
- A witness told police they saw the two having intercourse
- When asked to stop, Bailey pulled up his pants and they slowly left the bar area
What Did the Two Say to Police?
When officers talked to them later:
| Person | What They Admitted |
|---|---|
| Both | They drank multiple shots of alcohol at the bar |
| Bailey | "They both had their pants down" and he was exposing himself |
| Bailey | Claimed "penetration never took place" |
Important Note: Police checked and found no evidence that anyone put drugs or anything else in their drinks.
Who Is Stedman Bailey?
Bailey isn’t just a random person — he played professional football:
- Position: Wide receiver (catches passes)
- Team: St. Louis Rams (now the Los Angeles Rams)
- Years played: 2013 to 2015 (three seasons)
- Drafted: 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft
- College: West Virginia University
- High schools: Miami Carol City Senior High (Miami-Dade) and Miramar High School (Broward)
A Difficult Past
In 2015, Bailey was shot while sitting in a parked car in Miami Gardens. He survived and recovered, but the shooting forced him to retire from the NFL.
What Is "Indecent Exposure"?
Simple Definition: Indecent exposure is when someone shows their private parts in public on purpose, or does sexual things where other people can see them. It’s against the law because public spaces are for everyone — including kids and families.
In Florida, this is usually a misdemeanor (a less serious crime), but it can still mean:
- Fines
- Possible jail time
- A criminal record
Step-by-Step Timeline
- July 27, ~12:30 a.m. — Bailey and Manderson are at the Round1 bar
- Witness sees them and reports it to police
- Police arrive, review security footage
- Officers question both people — they admit to drinking and pants being down
- Both arrested that same morning
- Charged with indecent exposure
Summary
- Former NFL player Stedman Bailey and Karina Manderson were arrested at a mall arcade in Florida
- Police say they had sex at the bar area around 12:30 a.m. on July 27
- Security cameras and a witness backed up the claims
- Both admitted to drinking heavily; Bailey said pants were down but no penetration happened
- No evidence of drugged drinks
- Both charged with indecent exposure
- Bailey played 3 years for the Rams before a 2015 shooting ended his career
FAQ
Was anyone else in the arcade at the time?
The article doesn’t say exactly how many people were there, but it was a public bar area in a mall arcade — so other customers and staff were likely around. That’s why it’s considered "public" indecency.
What happens next for Bailey and Manderson?
They’ll go through the court system. Since this is typically a misdemeanor in Florida, they might face fines, community service, probation, or possibly short jail time. A judge will decide.
Why does it matter that Bailey is a former NFL player?
It doesn’t change the law — he’s treated the same as anyone else. But it makes the story newsworthy because he was a public figure. The article also shares his background so readers understand who he is.
Could they get in more trouble because it was in a mall?
Possibly. Malls are family places with children often present. Some states have harsher penalties if indecent exposure happens where minors could see it. The article doesn’t mention if children were there.
Is "penetration" required for indecent exposure charges?
No. Indecent exposure is about publicly exposing private parts or doing sexual acts in view of others. Penetration would be a different, more serious charge. Bailey’s claim doesn’t automatically clear him.
Article based on reporting from WPLG Local10.com
