, but $60 million (£46.6m) has instantly been taken as punishment by the league. The Commanders are now under the ownership of billionaire Josh Harris and his investment group, bringing an end to Snyder's 24-year reign. Since Snyder took over in 1999 the Commanders have only won two playoff games, in a disastrous period for the franchise. The end of Snyder's ownership has been marred with controversy, as the NFL conducted an investigation following allegations made by a former employee. Snyder was under pressure to sell the team as soon as allegations were made, and now that the owners agreed unanimously the findings of the investigation have been published. Mary Jo White was hired by Goodell to be the independent investigator, and on Thursday it was announced that $11 million in revenue that should have been shared with other teams was withheld. The investigation also found that Snyder sexually harassed a former team employee, which was one of the main allegations made. The Commanders failed to fully cooperate with White's investigation which led to a $60 million fine, and the NFL released the findings just minutes after the sale was completed. "The NFL today released the findings of the independent investigation conducted by former U.S. Attorney and SEC Chair Mary Jo White and her colleagues from Debevoise & Plimpton into allegations of misconduct and financial improprieties made by former employees of the Washington Commanders," the statement read. "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed Ms. White as the independent investigator immediately following allegations against Commanders owner Daniel Snyder made by former Commanders employee Tiffani Johnston at a Congressional rou){kind=link}
The NFL has issued a statement after the sale of the Washington Commanders was completed, stating the findings of the investigation into the franchise under Dan Snyder
Former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder may be leaving the NFL after selling his franchise for $6.05 billion (£4.71 bn), but $60 million (£46.6m) has instantly been taken as punishment by the league.
The Commanders are now under the ownership of billionaire Josh Harris and his investment group, bringing an end to Snyder’s 24-year reign. Since Snyder took over in 1999 the Commanders have only won two playoff games, in a disastrous period for the franchise.
The end of Snyder’s ownership has been marred with controversy, as the NFL conducted an investigation following allegations made by a former employee. Snyder was under pressure to sell the team as soon as allegations were made, and now that the owners agreed unanimously the findings of the investigation have been published.
Mary Jo White was hired by Goodell to be the independent investigator, and on Thursday it was announced that $11 million in revenue that should have been shared with other teams was withheld. The investigation also found that Snyder sexually harassed a former team employee, which was one of the main allegations made.