now we're trying to figure out reports from the hospital as to what his condition is or is not. george steinbrenner, age 80 right now, we're waiting for more news on his condition out of tampa, florida. meanwhile, hall of fame linebacker lawrence taylor faces arraignment today for third degree rape and other charges, prosecutors saying that taylor paid a 16-year-old girl $300 for sex. if convicted, the 10-time pro bowler could get four years behind bars. david lee miller outside the courthouse in new city, new york. what is he up against, david lee? >> reporter: well, bill, good morning. just a few moments ago the arraignment began. for the most part this is largely going to be a procedural matter today in the courthouse. taylor as part of this arraignment is going to have the opportunity to plea, we expect he's going to plead not guilty. he faces six charges today, bill. there is always the outside chance there could already be a plea bargain in the works and that he could plead guilty to some of the