Re: Lawrence Taylor and the charges. Legalbgl in my comments notes that if they can prove the assault, the charges get changed:

If they can prove he beat her then the charges can be increased to Rape in 1st degree:

Section 130.35 Rape in the first degree.
A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person:
1. By forcible compulsion; or
2. Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
3. Who is less than eleven years old; or
4. Who is less than thirteen years old and the actor is eighteen years old or more.
Rape in the first degree is a class B felony.

Which I believe because of his prior conviction makes it a minimum of 10 years.