Dan Snyder and the organization are under investigation for alleged sexual harassment and toxic culture in the workplace, while team is accused of fraud
public embarrassment and harassment reporter: the u.s. house oversight committee also alleges that washington commanders owner daniel snyder conducted a shadow investigation to discredit the accusers he declined to testify today. his lawyers saying he had a longstanding business conflict. apparently mr. snyder is in franc where he has docked the luxury yacht near resort town. that should tell you how much respect he has for women in the workplace. reporter: goodell said a $10 million fine was imposed and snyder is not involved in day-to-day operations but lawmakers grilled goodell on why the league did not publicly release the findings of an investigation it opened. citing witness privacy. we made a commitment to protect we are going to continue t reporter: one who has come forward is emily applegate who spoke with nbc news in 2020 saying she endured relentless sexual harassment and verbal abuse it breaks you down
The woman, a former club employee, claims Snyder asked her for sex, groped her and attempted to remove her clothes while the pair were on a team plane in 2009. She was paid a $1.6M settlement,
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder conducted a shadow investigation into female employees who made sexual harassment claims against him and the club, according to Congress.
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder told Congress he will not be attending next week s hearing on hostile workplace and sexual harassment claims against his NFL club.