Thursday 28 June 2018 18:59, UK
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been fined $2.75m after an investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct.
Richardson, who is close to completing a deal which will sell the NFL franchise to billionaire businessman David Tepper, was fined at the end of a lengthy investigation led by former US Attorney Mary Jo White.
Allegations against the 81-year-old were made public in December 2017, and Richardson announced his intention to sell the Panthers soon after.
Proceeds of the fine will be used to support the work of a number of organisations dedicated to addressing race and gender-based issues in and outside of the workplace.
White said: "The findings and recommendations that I have shared with the Commissioner are the product of an extensive review, including interviews with club executives, current and former employees, analysis of documents, electronic records, and other sources of information.
"I particularly appreciate the work of the club employees in assessing the need for enhancing the club's workplace policies, procedures, and training and implementing appropriate changes."
