15 Women Allege Sexual Harassment Inside Doors of Washington NFL Franchise

Fifteen women alleged they were sexually harassed while employed by the organization in recent years.

The Washington Post published a bombshell story on Thursday that had been rumored for days, as 15 women alleged they were sexually harassed while employed by Washington's NFL team in recent years. 

15 female Redskins employees allege sexual harassment while with the team. https://t.co/7NB3LuzVhd

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) July 16, 2020

Fourteen of them spoke on the condition of anonymity. One did not. Her name is Emily Applegate, who detailed her allegations to the Post. 

The publication says that Dan Snyder refused to comment and that several employees who have left the organization in the last few days, including former director of pro personnel Alex Santos, assistant director of pro personnel Richard Mann II and longtime radio voice Larry Michael, departed because they were some of the individuals who were accused. 

Per the report: "Santos, the club’s director of pro personnel, was accused by six former employees and two reporters who covered the team of making inappropriate remarks about their bodies and asking them if they were romantically interested in him."

Santos was reportedly the subject of an internal investigation in 2019 after reporter Rhiannon Walker, who covers the team for The Athletic, told club management Santos had pinched her in full view of other team employees and reporters, told her she had “an ass like a wagon,” and repeatedly asked her to date him.

Nora Princiotti, a reporter for The Ringer who formerly covered the team, also told the Post that she was harassed by Santos, who was fired Sunday and declined to comment.

Head Coach Ron Rivera issued a statement about the future for the organization:

Washington coach Ron Rivera: pic.twitter.com/Ipz0vHik93

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 16, 2020

The team retained attorney Beth Wilkinson this week to examine the culture of the organization. 

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