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NFL Could Punish Washington After Scathing Story Detailing Harassment
The NFL suggested punishment could be in the cards for the Washington franchise as a result of the sprawling accusations of sexual harassment and a toxic workplace culture <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/16/redskins-sexual-harassment-larry-michael-alex-santos/?arc404=true" target="_blank">published yesterday by the Washington Post</a>. The league issued a statement on Friday that reads, “These matters as reported are serious, disturbing and contrary to the NFL’s values. Everyone in the NFL has the right to work in an environment free from any and all forms of harassment.” The franchise plans to conduct what the NFL called a "thorough investigation" into the allegations. The league added it will "meet with the attorneys upon the conclusion of their investigation and take any action based on the findings.” The Post detailed accusations from 15 former Washington employees and two independent reporters that former team staff extensively harassed them under a culture of impunity. Owner Daniel Snyder was not directly implicated, but the victims blamed him for setting the tone of the office (Ben Fischer, THE DAILY). In DC, Mark Maske reports the individuals "accused of misconduct also could be subject to potential discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy." The NFL fined former Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson $2.75M in '18 "after investigating claims of workplace misconduct against him" (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/17/nfl-calls-allegations-against-redskins-officials-serious-disturbing-contrary-leagues-values/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-high_nfl-reaction-850am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans" target="_blank">WASHINGTON POST, 7/17</a>).
