The NFL announced Thursday that it will impose a $2.75 million fine on former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. A league investigation substantiated workplace misconduct allegations made in a December Sports Illustrated piece, which detailed sexual harassment and racial discrimination. SI reported that Richardson made financial settlements with at least four former employees. The NFL said that its investigation turned up, “similar matters that have not been the subject of public discussion”—in other words, more misconduct than than SI’s story reported. Richardson’s fine will be put towards several organizations that address race- and gender-based issues, and fund league-wide workplace training.
What Does Fining Jerry Richardson Amount to?
