The league can more strictly penalize players for sexual assault involving coercion or threats, and its discipline can take into account patterns of conduct, after a judge who oversaw Watson’s hearing cited the policy’s limits.
Tag: National Football League
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N.F.L. Says Snyder Sexually Harassed Employee, Withheld League Revenue
Daniel Snyder will pay $60 million in restitution after a league investigation found that he sexually harassed a female employee and improperly withheld revenue when he owned the Washington Commanders.
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NFL Approves $6 Billion Deal for Washington Commanders
Josh Harris will buy the Washington franchise for a record $6.05 billion from Snyder, who faced sexual harassment allegations, decades of losing and public pressure to change the team’s name and logo.
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The N.F.L.’s Betting Penalties Put Ideal of ‘Integrity’ to the Test
The penalties have been harsh for players caught breaking the N.F.L.’s gambling rules. That’s partly because the league wants no insinuation that games might be rigged.
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N.F.L. Suspends 3 More Players for Betting on Football
The league suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and Demetrius Taylor, a free agent, for at least a full season. A fourth player received a six-game penalty for betting on other sports.