The NFL has employed Mary Jo White, a former chair of the Securities and Change Fee who has investigated previous NFL issues, to analyze new sexual harassment claims levied in opposition to Washington Commanders proprietor Daniel Snyder.
Earlier this month, a number of former staff workers spoke to Congress relating to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by Snyder and others inside the group, Newsweek reported. One of the crucial severe allegations got here from Tiffani Johnston, a former cheerleader and advertising supervisor for the staff, who stated Snyder "strategically" assigned her a seat subsequent to his at an organization operate and positioned his hand on "the center of my thigh till I bodily eliminated it." She additionally stated that after the operate ended, Snyder "aggressively" pushed her towards his limo till one in all his attorneys stopped him.
Within the following days, Snyder denied the allegations, and the staff introduced plans to rent a legislation agency to conduct an investigation into the accusations. Hours later, the NFL stated it will be dealing with the investigation, as Commissioner Roger Goodell stated final week that he did not see a logical method that the staff might examine itself.
White's findings can be launched to the general public in a written report upon the conclusion of her investigation, based on the Related Press.
Following White's investigation, Goodell will reportedly decide whether or not any further punishment ought to be levied in opposition to Snyder or the Commanders. He stated in his annual pre-Tremendous Bowl information convention final week that he believes it is inside NFL proprietor bylaws for the opposite homeowners to vote Snyder out, forcing him to promote his stake within the Commanders.
Final yr, Snyder was fined $10 million upon the conclusion of a separate investigation into allegations of widespread sexual harassment and different mistreatment of feminine workers throughout the Washington group. Snyder was additionally compelled to briefly relinquish management of the staff to his spouse, Tanya, the AP reported.
The findings of that investigation have remained non-public, with important stress on the league from the general public and lawmakers to launch the report. Goodell has maintained that the report ought to stay non-public to guard the identities of present and former feminine workers who spoke to the league's investigators about their experiences with Snyder and the group, the AP added.
Beforehand, White led the NFL's investigation into office misconduct allegations surrounding former Carolina Panthers proprietor Jerry Richardson, who was fined $2.75 million and later offered the staff following the discharge of that report, Judy Battista of NFL.com tweeted. White additionally performed the investigation into the New Orleans Saints over the "Bountygate" scandal that alleged coaches paid bonuses to defensive gamers who injured key gamers on opposing groups, CBS Sports activities reported.
Replace 2/18/22, 6:55 p.m. EST: This story has been up to date with further info and context.
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