At least 15 women are accusing Washington Redskins staffers of sexual harassment, report says
15 former female employees of Washington’s NFL team with two journalists accused staff team members of molestation while working, consistent with a post. After then, the inner investigations have launched by the Washington Redskins. On Thursday, the accusations were first told by The Washington Post.
According to a newspaper, the assistant director of the team named Richard Mann II made inappropriate, sexual comments to an employee. He was fired in an exceedingly week.
Ex-employees also accused the Larry Michael- former senior president of content, was also fired as he was talking about looks of a university intern.
“The behaviour described in yesterday’s Washington Post article has no place in our franchise or society”, stated by the owner Dan Synder on Friday. However, reports stated that some interviewers were unaware of such behaviour.
The men who were holding the prominent post within the organisation were under the allegations, outlined by The Washington Post.
Mitch Gershman-Former chief operating officer and Dennis Greene-former president of business operations were also mentioned within the report. Although, both declined the accusations against them.
The Washington NFL team considered one in every of an organisation which has the most effective turnover over the past few years.
Last season Washington coach Jay Gruden last was dismissed, then it also ousted Bruce Allen- longtime team president and chief and Larry Hess, athletic trainer.
Gruden was replaced when Ron Rivera, former Carolina Panthers head coach was hired and has played an interesting role over coaching. Ryan Vermillion worked with Rivera in Carolina, replaced Hess.
According to some sources, the Robert Rothman, Dwight Schar and Frederick W. Smith, are three minority owners of the franchise are sell stakes within the team.
Rivera skilled The Post’s story that “the biggest thing is we have to manoeuvre forward from this” and make an environment within which employees can speak without fear of retribution.”
“I believe everyone that works for this franchise incorporates a vested interest in our success.” River said.