Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is not exactly thrilled that Jerry Richardson is selling the National Football League franchise.
Jerry Richardson, who has owned the franchise since its inception, has put the team up for sale following numerous allegations against him coming to light.
On Wednesday, Cam Newton said “didn't approve” of Richardson's decision to sell after 24 years ownership, according to Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site.
The dynamic gunslinger said he was part of a meeting with the franchise's more important folk, according to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer.
“I left dejected,” added Newton.
The team on Friday afternoon announced that the organization is going through an investigation on possible workplace misconduct involving team owner Jerry Richardson.
The Carolina Panthers today announced it has commenced an internal investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct against the team’s owner and founder, Jerry Richardson. The investigation is being led by the outside international law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart and Sullivan, LLP, and will be overseen by limited owner and former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles.
“The Carolina Panthers and Mr. Richardson take these allegations very seriously and are fully committed to a full investigation and taking appropriate steps to address and remediate any misconduct,” team spokesman Steven Drummond said. “The entire organization is fully committed to ensuring a safe, comfortable and diverse work environment where all individuals, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, gender, or sexual identity or orientation, are treated fairly and equally. We have work to do to achieve this goal, but we are going to meet it.”
Because this matter is under an ongoing legal review, the Carolina Panthers cannot comment publicly on the specifics of the allegations.
“Erskine Bowles is a trusted leader of unquestioned integrity. We look forward to this report, which we know will be honest and thorough,” Drummond said.
Since this all broke, Puff Daddy has since hurled his name into the ring as a new potential owner.
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