Follow Us

Carolina Panthers Owner Will Sell After Reports Of Misconduct

Sports Illustrated reports at least four former Panthers employees received financial settlements after alleged misconduct by owner Jerry Richardson.

Carolina Panthers Owner Will Sell After Reports Of Misconduct

Getty Images

By Scripps News Staff

Posted: 7:24 a.m. EST Dec 18, 2017

The Carolina Panthers may gain a spot in the playoffs, but what happens after they play their last game is a bit more up in the air.

Team owner Jerry Richardson said Sunday he'll sell the club at the end of the season.

Rep. Ruben Kihuen Won't Seek Re-election Amid Misconduct Allegations

Richardson's announcement came after Sports Illustrated reported at least four former Panthers' employees have received "significant" payouts for alleged inappropriate behavior on Richardson's part — like sexual misconduct.

The outlet added that the NFL has taken over an investigation into Richardson's conduct.

Top Stories

A dog's snout

6-year-old killed, woman injured in dog attack

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there's been an upward trend in fatal dog attacks.

Detroit Police patrol car

Detroit on track to record lowest homicide rate in 60 years

During a news conference Monday, officials said there's been an 18% drop in killings compared to last year.

A Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway at Denver International Airport

Pilots settle pregnancy, breastfeeding lawsuit with Frontier Airlines

Through the agreement, Frontier will allow pilots to pump breast milk during "noncritical phases" of flights.