The NFL will likely fine the Washington NFL franchise but won’t go so far as to force owner Dan Snyder to sell if the claims of sexual harassment alleged by 15 former female employees this week are substantiated, reports say. Several sources close to the “NFL’s inner workings” told The Washington Post on Friday that the league will seriously consider fining and handing out other disciplinary measures against Washington if an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment within the organization is found to be true. WASHINGTON’S RON RIVERA ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS: ‘WE’RE TRYING TO CREATE A NEW CULTURE HERE’“The behavior described in yesterday's Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or society,” Snyder’s statement began. “Beth Wilkinson and her firm are empowered to do a full, unbiased investigation and make any and all requisite recommendations,” his statement continued. According to The Post, NFL bylaws give the league power to force the sale of a team if an owner engages in conduct "detrimental to the welfare of the league."

Source: Fox News July 18, 2020 19:52 UTC