Six attorneys general urge NFL to take 'swift action' to improve conditions for female employees, promise to prosecute as needed
CNN
A coalition of six attorneys general, led by New York AG Letitia James, urged the NFL to take "swift action to improve workplace conditions and protect its female employees" in a Wednesday letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The state AGs promised to use the "full weight" of their authority to investigate and prosecute allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation following recently surfaced reports from female NFL employees. The letter, released by James' office, was co-signed by the AGs of Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington.
The warning comes as the NFL faces an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against a franchise owner and is under scrutiny for its lack of diversity in leadership positions.