**Breaking** Congress probes NFL Commisioner for handing of Rice case!

I know Wally. Should be on another forum, but it was too good to not get noticed!



Twelve House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Democrats sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday demanding "the highest level of transparency" concerning how the league investigated the Ray Rice domestic violence incident.

Goodell made clear in interviews Tuesday night with USA TODAY Sports and CBS that he does not feel his job is in jeopardy.

But clearly his handling of the Rice domestic violence issue is not going away and is reminiscent of the heat Congress and the House have increased on Goodell over changing the offensive nature of the Washington Redskins team name.

In relation to the graphic Revel Casino elevator video showing Rice striking his then-fiance (now wife) Janay Palmer on Feb. 15, Wednesday's letter stamped with the official Congress of the United States House of Representative letterhead demanded that Goodell reveal more about the league's investigative efforts to obtain the video acquired and aired by the TMZ website.


USATODAY

Roger Goodell: We asked for Ray Rice video on multiple occasions


The letter said domestic violence "unfortunately impacts every level of our society ... and our professional sports leagues are important economic and cultural institutions in the United States and we are interested in the manner in which these leagues handle incidence of domestic violence by their players, owners and other employees."

The Judiciary committee Democrats did not let Goodell off the hook despite his public comments Tuesday night, saying the league tried to reach out via law enforcement but was denied access to the elevator video.


USATODAY

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti: 'We were wrong' on Ray Rice investigation


"Thus for example, while we understand that you have stated in an interview yesterday on behalf of the NFL that, 'We assumed that there was a video, we asked for the video, we asked for anything that was pertinent, but we were never granted that opportunity,' to our knowledge the public has not been informed as to specifically how and in what context the request was made," the letter said. "And specifically how relevant law enforcement responded. Nor has there been a full explanation as to whether the video was requested of others, such as Mr. Rice's attorney or the casino where the incident occurred (and if not, why not), or whether any employees, agents, or consultants of the league or any of its teams outside of your office had access to the video prior to September 8. We therefore urge greater transparency and explanations on these matters."

The letter went on to praise Goodell for his "willingness to change the NFL's policies regarding issues of domestic violence," adding, "We also believe other major professional sports leagues should consider making their policies public and reviews transparent as well.

Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/10/roger-goodell-congress-letter-john-conyers-ray-rice/15394317/

He's done! The AP has reported, with confirmation, that the NFL had this tape in May.

Bye Roger! You're obsession with saving the Ravens has finally caught up with you.

Crap, I was hoping it was a letter of dismissal.

You really think he is done?

I don't want to get my hopes up

@jharrison9292: @nflcommish ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun huh?

I don't think he is going to get canned. He has too much money and too much power to build a nice little legal insulation to make sure this gets swept under an NFL rug.

NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement Wednesday that the investigation will be overseen by NFL owners John Mara of the New York Giants and Art Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Goodell said that Mueller will have access to all NFL records.

The National Football League released this statement following the announcement of the investigation:
“Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct an independent investigation into the NFL’s pursuit and handling of evidence in the Ray Rice domestic violence incident, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced tonight. Director Mueller’s investigation will be overseen by NFL owners John Mara of the New York Giants and Art Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the final report will be made public.

“Mara and Rooney are both attorneys. Commissioner Goodell pledged that Director Mueller will have the full cooperation of NFL personnel and access to all NFL records. Mueller served as director of the FBI for 12 years (2001-2013) under two presidents. He is currently a partner in the law firm of WilmerHale and is based in Washington, DC.”

read more:  http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/09/10/nfl-former-fbi-director-to-probe-rice-case-rooney-mara-to-oversee-investigation/

Forget the former FBI director. Bring in a former CIA director and waterboard Goodell to get all the information.


*Ginger, I'm combining this with your other thread.

mrcrash wrote:

@jharrison9292: @nflcommish ain't no fun when the rabbit got the gun huh?

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@jharrison9292

Ok @nflcommish so let's just say you didn't know. So at best it's negligence. What fine/suspension/penalty would you make up for that?

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@NOTNFLLive

Roger Goodell will not be convinced that the NFL received the tape until he sees tape of the NFL receiving the tape.

And then that tape will be "filed" with the Patriots* tapes.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement Wednesday that the investigation will be overseen by NFL owners John Mara of the New York Giants and Art Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

OK Art, the worm has turned. Now go out there and brake one off in him!!!

Might as well have Kate Mara there serving coffee...

I can't wait to see what happens with all of this.

Nothing. Mara loves Goodell and supported him this week.

Rooney will step and fetch, just like he did with Spygate, and just like he has when Goodell has been trying to stick it to his team (and aid his Ravens) for years.

The law firm that the independent investigator, former FBI-director, Robert Mueller, works for also represents the NFL.

Sorry but I think Congress has more important issues to resolve other than the NFL's handling of the Rice case.

Four additional sources are saying Goodell lied.

He may be Frankie Five Angels in his bathtub at the rate this is going.