NFL Fines Snyder $60 Million for Sexual Harassment and Withholding of Revenue

Daniel Snyder was fined $60 million, the largest penalty ever levied against an NFL team owner, after he was found to have had sex with a former Washington Commanders cheerleader and marketing employee. A league-sponsored investigation released Thursday found credible claims made by Tiffani Johnston, the team’s former employee, who said Snyder put his hand… Continue reading NFL Fines Snyder $60 Million for Sexual Harassment and Withholding of Revenue

NFL Raises Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case

The NFL has revised its personal conduct policy, expanding the offenses that warrant more serious penalties to include sexual assault “that involves threats or coercion” and including “a pattern of behavior” and “offenses involving planning” as factors that increase the penalty. These changes come a year after a disciplinary official cited the limitations of the… Continue reading NFL Raises Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case