The New York Times – Sports:
The league has until Thursday to appeal the six-game suspension of Watson recommended by hearing officer Sue L. Robinson. Legal experts said she gave Roger Goodell plenty of incentive to do so.
Category: Sexual Harassment
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Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Will Test the N.F.L.’s Support for Women
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. must decide whether to uphold Watson’s six-game suspension or impose a more severe penalty. Its choice will speak volumes, writes our columnist.
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Deshaun Watson Discipline Decision Expected Monday
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. players association and the league were both told to expect a ruling from Sue L. Robinson, the arbitrator in the personal conduct hearing.
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Will Anyone Hold Daniel Snyder Accountable?
The New York Times – Sports:
Snyder, the Washington Commanders’ owner, finally appeared before a congressional committee investigating his team’s workplace culture. But he did it remotely, and without the spotlight of live TV.
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Daniel Snyder Answers Congress’s Questions About Harassment Claims
The New York Times – Sports:
The owner of the N.F.L.’s Washington Commanders was accused of sexual harassment by former employees during a congressional round table in February.
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The Case Against Deshaun Watson
The New York Times – Sports:
How one of the N.F.L.’s biggest stars has become perhaps its biggest scandal.
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Deshaun Watson’s 30 Accusers Reached Settlements With Texans
The New York Times – Sports:
Thirty women reached settlements with the team Watson played for when he was accused of sexual misconduct during massage appointments. Four lawsuits against Watson are outstanding.
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Houston Texans Lawsuit Expands Inquiry Into Deshaun Watson
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the 24 women who sued Watson for sexual misconduct claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday that the N.F.L. team enabled their star quarterback’s alleged behavior.
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Roger Goodell Defends Commanders Investigation, but Not Snyder
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L.’s commissioner defended the league’s investigation into harassment claims against the Washington Commanders, but offered no support of the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, who did not appear.