NAfter the debates over their controversial team name, the Washington Redskins from the American football professional league NFL have to deal with new allegations. According to a Washington Post report, 15 former club employees complain of sexual harassment at work. The allegations are directed against scouts and close confidants of team owner Daniel Snyder.
“The behavior described in yesterday’s Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or in our society,” said Snyder in a statement: “This story has reinforced my desire to set a new culture and standard for our team , a process that started with the hiring of Coach Rivera earlier this year. ”
The league was also dismayed in a statement: “The content of the reports is serious, disturbing and contradicts the values of the NFL. Everyone in the NFL has the right to work in an environment that is free from any form of nuisance, ”it said.
An external lawyer was hired by the club and should carry out a “thorough investigation of the allegations,” said the NFL. The Redskins had agreed to cooperate fully. After the investigation, the NFL wants to “take action based on the results”.
Most recently, the Redskins had reacted to the increasing public pressure and announced the change of the club name. As the franchise confirmed on Monday, it will forego its previous name (“red skins”) and its previous logo. Majority owners Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera are already working on a new name and a new design, the statement said.
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