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Congress probes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Ray Rice case

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Twelve House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Democrats sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday demanding "the highest level of transparency" concerning how the league investigated the Ray Rice domestic violence incident.

Goodell made clear in interviews Tuesday night with USA TODAY Sports and CBS that he does not feel his job is in jeopardy.

But clearly his handling of the Rice domestic violence issue is not going away and is reminiscent of the heat Congress and the House have increased on Goodell over changing the offensive nature of the Washington Redskins team name.


More here:

Congress probes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Ray Rice case

Are you ****ing kidding me? With everything going on in the country/world right now, they are interjecting themselves in this? Congratulations, America.

FULL COPY OF CONGRESSIONAL LETTER TO ROGER GOODELL

Dear Commissioner Goodell:

We write concerning the important issue of domestic violence, which unfortunately impacts every level of our society, and which we must find ways to combat comprehensively. Our professional sports leagues are important economic and cultural institutions in the United States and we are interested in the manner in which these leagues handle incidents of domestic violence by their players, owners, and other employees. We believe that these high-profile professional leagues are, in many ways, in a position of public trust and should be at the forefront of handling such incidents appropriately.

With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act, we all recognize that this issue requires strengthened and sustained efforts by individuals, organizations, and government. Of course, we are particularly concerned about information that has come to light about the perpetration of domestic violence by one of the NFL's players, Ray Rice, against his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, in an elevator at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 15, 2014.

Given the important role the NFL and the other major professional sports leagues can play in shaping public perceptions concerning domestic violence, it would appear to be in the public interest to have the highest level of transparency associated with reviews of potential misconduct.

Thus for example, while we understand that you have stated in an interview yesterday on behalf of the NFL that, "We assumed that there was a video, we asked for the video, we asked for anything that was pertinent, but we were never granted that opportunity," to our knowledge the public has not been informed as to specifically how and in what context the request was made, and specifically how relevant law enforcement responded. Nor has there been a full explanation as to whether the video was requested of others, such as Mr. Rice's attorney or the casino where the incident occurred (and if not, why not), or whether any employees, agents, or consultants of the league or any of its teams outside of your office had access to the video prior to September 8. We therefore urge greater transparency and explanations of these matters.

We welcome your recent willingness to change the NFL's policies regarding issues of domestic violence, and we also believe other major professional sports leagues should consider making their policies public and reviews transparent as well. We look forward to working with you and all of the major professional sports leagues so that we can all participate in the effort to reduce incidents of domestic violence, increase transparency in their review, and better respond to those cases that unfortunately do occur.

Sincerely,

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (Mich.), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (Ill.)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas)
Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (La.)
Rep. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. (Ga.)
Rep. Steve Cohen (Tenn.)
Rep. Judy Chu (Calif.)
Rep. Karen Bass (Calif.)
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene (Wash.)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.)

cc: CC: The Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman, House Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League; Mr. Don Garber, commissioner, Major League Soccer; Mr. Bud Selig, Commissioner, Major League Baseball; Mr. Adam Silver, Commissioner, National Basketball Association
 
Well that's a lot quicker than Congress acted on information that the VA was royally ****ing disabled American veterans.
 
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Obama announced the US will launch airstrikes on Syria. But first things first. THE NFL!!! We have to probe Roger Goodell!

Sheer, unabashed, amazing idiocy.
 
Twelve House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Democrats sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday demanding "the highest level of transparency" concerning how the league investigated the Ray Rice domestic violence incident.

Goodell made clear in interviews Tuesday night with USA TODAY Sports and CBS that he does not feel his job is in jeopardy.

But clearly his handling of the Rice domestic violence issue is not going away and is reminiscent of the heat Congress and the House have increased on Goodell over changing the offensive nature of the Washington Redskins team name.


More here:

Congress probes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Ray Rice case

Are you ****ing kidding me? With everything going on in the country/world right now, they are interjecting themselves in this? Congratulations, America.

FULL COPY OF CONGRESSIONAL LETTER TO ROGER GOODELL

Dear Commissioner Goodell:

We write concerning the important issue of domestic violence, which unfortunately impacts every level of our society, and which we must find ways to combat comprehensively. Our professional sports leagues are important economic and cultural institutions in the United States and we are interested in the manner in which these leagues handle incidents of domestic violence by their players, owners, and other employees. We believe that these high-profile professional leagues are, in many ways, in a position of public trust and should be at the forefront of handling such incidents appropriately.

With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act, we all recognize that this issue requires strengthened and sustained efforts by individuals, organizations, and government. Of course, we are particularly concerned about information that has come to light about the perpetration of domestic violence by one of the NFL's players, Ray Rice, against his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, in an elevator at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 15, 2014.

Given the important role the NFL and the other major professional sports leagues can play in shaping public perceptions concerning domestic violence, it would appear to be in the public interest to have the highest level of transparency associated with reviews of potential misconduct.

Thus for example, while we understand that you have stated in an interview yesterday on behalf of the NFL that, "We assumed that there was a video, we asked for the video, we asked for anything that was pertinent, but we were never granted that opportunity," to our knowledge the public has not been informed as to specifically how and in what context the request was made, and specifically how relevant law enforcement responded. Nor has there been a full explanation as to whether the video was requested of others, such as Mr. Rice's attorney or the casino where the incident occurred (and if not, why not), or whether any employees, agents, or consultants of the league or any of its teams outside of your office had access to the video prior to September 8. We therefore urge greater transparency and explanations of these matters.

We welcome your recent willingness to change the NFL's policies regarding issues of domestic violence, and we also believe other major professional sports leagues should consider making their policies public and reviews transparent as well. We look forward to working with you and all of the major professional sports leagues so that we can all participate in the effort to reduce incidents of domestic violence, increase transparency in their review, and better respond to those cases that unfortunately do occur.

Sincerely,

Rep. John Conyers Jr. (Mich.), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (Ill.)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Calif.)
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas)
Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (La.)
Rep. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. (Ga.)
Rep. Steve Cohen (Tenn.)
Rep. Judy Chu (Calif.)
Rep. Karen Bass (Calif.)
Rep. Suzan K. DelBene (Wash.)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.)

cc: CC: The Honorable Bob Goodlatte, Chairman, House Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Gary Bettman, Commissioner, National Hockey League; Mr. Don Garber, commissioner, Major League Soccer; Mr. Bud Selig, Commissioner, Major League Baseball; Mr. Adam Silver, Commissioner, National Basketball Association

Satire and parody have now been rendered obsolete.
 
Satire and parody have now been rendered obsolete.

I wonder when we can expect their probe of the prosecutor in NJ who let Rice off. When did the NFL Commissioner become responsible for domestic violence in America anyway? Is that in his job description?

Did the Revel share the video of Rice hitting his fiancée with the prosecutor? Did the prosecutor ask for it?
 
I wonder when we can expect their probe of the prosecutor in NJ who let Rice off. When did the NFL Commissioner become responsible for domestic violence in America anyway? Is that in his job description?

Did the Revel share the video of Rice hitting his fiancée with the prosecutor? Did the prosecutor ask for it?

If he gets caught in a lie he'll be done. If his story stands up then the hyenas will be bitterly frustrated.
 
The best part of all this, is that the Democrats have the gall to complain about Republicans being, "obstructionists".

Is this REALLY the only thing congressional Dems have to do?!?
 
Are you ****ing kidding me? With everything going on in the country/world right now, they are interjecting themselves in this? Congratulations, America.

Im not surprised. The bigger the government, the more they will attempt to intrude on every aspect of one's life. Its a natural consequence.
 
Reminds me when people 'turned their heads' at Penn St when that coach was molesting boys.

That took down alot of people.
 
Congress honestly has nothing better to do?

What's next?

'Congress investigates NFL cheerleaders - are they underpaid'?

'Congress investigates colas - which is better, Coke or Pepsi'?

'Congress investigates the new Apple Watch - why is there no 'i' in front of 'Watch'?


Btw, my answers are yes, Coke and I have no idea...respectively.
 
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Anyone can type up a quick memo to make it look like these morons are doing SOMETHING.

Obama sucks, but he's exponentially more useful than Congress.
 
I don't get the outrage on the NFL and Roger Goodell. The criminal justice system didn't punish Ray Rice at all, so it's the NFL's job to punish him! I don't get that thinking. Where's the outrage on the prosecutors and judge for doing nothing? And the prosecutors and judge definitely saw the tape.
 
Reminds me when people 'turned their heads' at Penn St when that coach was molesting boys.

That took down alot of people.

Actually there's minimal correlation here.

Penn State continued to employ a man who was molesting boys in their facilities, and they intentionally covered it up and did not report it to the authorities, which was their responsibility.

The NFL suspended Rice after he went through the justice system. If they did in fact receive the video as the AP said they did, it was still after Rice had already been indicted, pled out, and served the punishment the justice system imposed on him.
 
I don't get the outrage on the NFL and Roger Goodell. The criminal justice system didn't punish Ray Rice at all, so it's the NFL's job to punish him! I don't get that thinking. Where's the outrage on the prosecutors and judge for doing nothing? And the prosecutors and judge definitely saw the tape.

Thank you. That's what I've been posting repeatedly.
 
The best part of all this, is that the Democrats have the gall to complain about Republicans being, "obstructionists".

Is this REALLY the only thing congressional Dems have to do?!?

Apparently so. Why worry about ISIS when you can worry about the NFL. I'm waiting for Harry Reid to head to the Senate floor and start making demands of the NFL now. ISIS can wait.
 
Actually there's minimal correlation here.

Penn State continued to employ a man who was molesting boys in their facilities, and they intentionally covered it up and did not report it to the authorities, which was their responsibility.

The NFL suspended Rice after he went through the justice system. If they did in fact receive the video as the AP said they did, it was still after Rice had already been indicted, pled out, and served the punishment the justice system imposed on him.

I do see them as wrong, and hypocritical if they didnt get rid of him as soon as the cops decided not to charge him (which I dont understand) but I still think that getting rid of him is the right thing to do.
 
I do see them as wrong, and hypocritical if they didnt get rid of him as soon as the cops decided not to charge him (which I dont understand) but I still think that getting rid of him is the right thing to do.

The cops did charge Rice. Assault. The Atlantic City PD arrested him.
 
The cops did charge Rice. Assault. The Atlantic City PD arrested him.

I just read that elsewhere...and he got a slap on the hand. That is just astounding. And disgusting.
 
Anyone can type up a quick memo to make it look like these morons are doing SOMETHING.

Obama sucks, but he's exponentially more useful than Congress.

I prefer Congress. It doesn't do anything. Obama, unfortunately does things. I don't want government doing any more. I want it to do a lot less.
 
Just tuned in for the pregame show for the Steelers-Ravens game and all they are talking about is the video and nothing about the actual upcoming game. I know that it's a big deal for the NFL and the Ravens, but conjecturing about the whole thing ad nauseam accomplishes nothing. I wish they would just give it a rest for awhile until more information becomes available. Perhaps some blame for the way the case was handled by authorities and the prosecution is in order rather than going on and on and on about how the NFL is handling it incompetently and needs to become some sort of major mouthpiece for preventing domestic violence.
 
I just read that elsewhere...and he got a slap on the hand. That is just astounding. And disgusting.

The old "first time offender" thing apparently. The prosecutor in NJ has said even if it went to trial, Rice wasn't going to get any jail time. Welcome to our justice system.:confused:
 
Just tuned in for the pregame show for the Steelers-Ravens game and all they are talking about is the video and nothing about the actual upcoming game. I know that it's a big deal for the NFL and the Ravens, but conjecturing about the whole thing ad nauseam accomplishes nothing. I wish they would just give it a rest for awhile until more information becomes available. Perhaps some blame for the way the case was handled by authorities and the prosecution is in order rather than going on and on and on about how the NFL is handling it incompetently and needs to become some sort of major mouthpiece for preventing domestic violence.

I decided not to watch any of the pregame show for that very reason. Nobody wants to blame the way that the state of NJ didn't "prevent domestic violence". It's apparently much easier to blame the NFL. Somehow, somewhere, the rules of engagement changed, and the NFL is now responsible for domestic violence in this country. I must have slept through that changeover, and I wish I had kept right on sleeping.

But fear not! Our Congressional reps are on it now. The cavalry is here to save the day.
 
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