Sexual harassment at the Redskins?

According to a report in the Washington Post, 15 former employees of the club complained about sexual harassment in the workplace. The allegations are directed against scouts and close confidants of team owner Daniel Snyder. “That in yesterday’s article The Washington Post "The behavior described has no place in our franchise or in our society," Snyder said in a statement: "This story has strengthened my commitment to setting a new culture and standard for our team, a process that has already begun with the “The hiring of Coach Rivera began earlier this year.” NFL reacts outraged The league also expressed dismay in a statement: “The contents of the reports are serious, disturbing and contradict the values of the NFL. Everyone in the NFL has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of harassment,” it continued. The NFL also announced that an external lawyer had been hired by the club and should conduct a “thorough investigation of the allegations.” The Redskins have promised their full cooperation. The NFL plans to “take action based on the results” following the investigation. The Redskins recently responded to increasing public pressure and announced the change of the club name. As the franchise confirmed on Monday, it is abandoning its previous name (“Redskins”) and logo. Majority owner Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera are already working on a new name and design, the statement said.

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Sexual harassment at the Redskins?

After the debates about their controversial team name, the Washington Redskins from the US professional football league NFL have to deal with new allegations.

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