'We must have transparency and accountability, which is why we are calling on Mr. 'The Committee has worked tirelessly to obtain critical information, including the findings of the internal investigation conducted by attorney Beth Wilkinson, only to be met with obstruction from the Commanders and the NFL at every turn.
'Since we launched our investigation in October, the Committee's goal has been to uncover the truth about the culture of harassment and abuse at the Washington Commanders, to hold accountable those responsible, and to better protect workers across the country,' said chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (Democrat, New York). The committee has raised questions about the independence of that probe, which was first launched by the team in 2020 before the league assumed control, requesting that Wilkinson report to the Commissioner's Office.Ĭongress has requested testimony from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (left) and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder (right) as part of a House Oversight Committee hearing on sexual harassment allegations against the club and questions surrounding the league's investigation into those claims The committee wants to use the June 22 hearing to examine the NFL's handling of the supposedly independent investigation, which was conducted by Washington DC attorney Beth Wilkinson's firm. In separate statements, spokespeople for both executives said the league and club look forward to responding to the congressional request in a timely manner.Ĭongress began looking into the team's workplace culture in October following a league investigation into sexual harassment claims that resulted in a $10 million fine for Snyder, but no written report or public accountability. It is not yet known if either Goodell or Snyder will comply with the request. Published: 17:14 BST, 1 June 2022 | Updated: 21:48 BST, 1 June 2022Ĭongress has requested testimony from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder as part of a House Oversight Committee hearing on sexual harassment allegations against the club and questions surrounding the league's investigation into those claims. The team denied those claims and sexual harassment allegations against Snyderīy Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For.In April, an ex-employee testified, accusing the club of financial malpractice.The committee has previously demanded evidence purportedly showing that both Snyder and the league meddled with the supposedly independent probe.Goodell has faced questions from both committee members and others over his refusal to release the findings of that probe, instead citing privacy concerns.The hearing is part of the Democrat-led committee's ongoing hostile workplace investigation into the team, as well as the league's handling of its probe.Snyder previously denied the allegations made against him The Commanders and Snyder have faced hostile workplace and sexual harassment claims.Congress has requested testimony from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder at a June 22 hearing into the club.House panel invites NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders owner Daniel Snyder to testify at hearing on the league's probe into sexual harassment claims at the club
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