0 sharesFormer federal Judge Sue L. Robinson found that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy on three points after 24 women came forward with accusations of sexual assault, but she pointed to the league’s previous rulings as part of the basis of her six-game suspension decision, according to a 16-page written report. But Robinson explained her decision for a six-game suspension, in part, was based on “existing disciplinary standards and prior disciplinary outcomes.” “By ignoring past decisions because none involve ‘similar’ conduct, however, the NFL is not just equating violent conduct with non-violent conduct, but has elevated the importance of the latter without substantial evidence to support its position,” she wrote in the report. The NFLPA said Sunday night that it would stand by Robinson’s decision and urged the league to do the same. The league issued a statement later Monday, saying it would take time to make a decision on an appeal. Read Full Article

Source: Fox News August 02, 2022 09:01 UTC