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Wow, Richardson to sell Panthers...

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Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, 81, selling teamCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, amid allegations of workplace misconduct, announced Sunday night in a letter on the team website that he plans to put the NFL team he founded up for sale after the 2017 season.The letter came after Sports Illustrated published a story saying the Panthers settled with at least four former employees regarding inappropriate workplace behavior by Richardson.
"I believe that it is time to turn the franchise over to new ownership,'' Richardson wrote. "Therefore, I will put the team up for sale at the conclusion of this NFL season. We will not begin the sale process, nor will we entertain any inquiries, until the very last game is played.''
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21798557/carolina-panthers-owner-jerry-richardson-selling-nfl-team

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The SI article detailed accusations made against Richardson that include sexual harassment of multiple women and the use of a racial slur toward a scout who has since left the team.

  • Report: Panthers settled claims against ownerThe Panthers and team owner Jerry Richardson settled claims against him that include sexual harassment of multiple women and the use of a racial slur toward a team scout, according to a report.
  • NFL takes over investigation of Panthers ownerThe NFL is now handling the investigation into the allegations of workplace misconduct by Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, a team spokesperson and the league confirmed Sunday.
The NFL on Sunday announced it was taking over an investigation the Panthers announce on Friday they were conducting into the allegations. Richardson, 81, allegedly made verbal comments about women's appearances, inappropriately touched female employees and made advances to women that included asking whether he could shave their legs and for them to give him foot rubs.

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Footrub guy huh? Maybe he'd like to hang with Rex?

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Made with bits of real Panther......so you know it's good

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