NFL under investigation amid claims of gender discrimination, harassment

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NFL under investigation amid claims of gender discrimination, harassment​

Prosecutors in New York and California launched an investigation into the NFL's workplace culture Thursday, issuing subpoenas to executives of one of the world's richest sports leagues in search of documents related to an array of accusations that include racial discrimination and sexual harassment. New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, say they are not targeting any of the league's 32 teams. Instead, their investigation is focused on the league itself, specifically its corporate offices in New York and California.

The NFL has faced investigations before, including an inquiry by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration into former players' claims that teams were mishandling prescription drugs. But the investigation announced Thursday appears to be the first of its kind for various workplace violations in the league's corporate office.

Complaints of race and sex discrimination have dogged the NFL and individual teams. The Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell were sued by the attorney general for the District of Columbia in November for colluding to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into "sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment" within the team.

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NFL under investigation for treatment of female workers​

Attorneys general from opposite sides of the country announced this week that they are investigating the National Football League due to complaints from female employees. A history of workplace allegations against the league provided by James and Bonta mentioned a report in The New York Times from early last year. That report said 30 former female NFL employees alleged gender discrimination and retaliation after they had filed complaints with human resources.

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