At the end of 2017, Sports Illustrated issued a report that published accusations against Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, accusations that included reports of sexual harassment and the use of a racial slur. A number of monetary settlements were doled out because of his conduct.
After the report came to light, Richardson was essentially forced to sell the team, which was eventually purchased by Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper for the price tag of $2.2 billion. Soon after the sale, Richardson was fined nearly $3 million stemming from his workplace misconduct.