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'New York's Letitia James and five other Attorneys General are pressuring the NFL to address allegations of workplace inequality or risk being investigated over potential violations of local, state and federal antidiscrimination laws.<br>In an open letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the six signatories shared 'grave concerns' about claims of workplace harassment of women and minorities within the league, and specifically cited a February article in that contained allegations from 30 former league employees.<br>In that article, female former staffers said they were forced to watch video of ex-Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his then-fiancée in Atlantic City elevator in 2014, pressured to quit positions after questioning the NFL over issues of sexual harassment, and were asked to publicly state if they're a victim of domestic violence.<br> New York's Letitia James (pictured) and five other Attorneys General are pressuring the NFL to address allegations of workplace inequality or risk being investigated over potential violations of local, state and federal antidiscrimination laws<br> In an open letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (pictured), the six signatories shared 'grave concerns' about claims of workplace harassment of women and minorities within the league, and specifically cited a February article in The New York Times that contained allegations from 30 former league employees<br>'All of this is entirely unacceptable and potentially unlawful,' read the letter, which referenced the NFL's annual campaign to raise breast cancer awareness by selling pink jerseys and asking players to use pink spikes. <br>'The NFL must do better—pink jerseys are not a replacement for equal treatment and full inclusion of women in the workplace.<br><br>Our offices will use the full weight of our authority to investigate and prosecute allegations of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation by employers throughout our states, including at the National Football League.<br>'Antidiscrimination laws in many states, including New York, prohibit employers from subjecting domestic violence victims, as well as women and people of color, to a hostile work environment.'<br> RELATED ARTICLES <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br>The letter was signed by James, Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, Massachusetts AG Maura Healey, Oregon's Ellen F. Rosenblum and Washington AG Bob Ferguson, all of whom are Democrats.<br>Through a spokesman, the NFL issued a response on Wednesday.<br>'We share the commitment of the attorneys general to ensuring that all of our workplaces - including the league office and 32 clubs - are diverse, inclusive and free from discrimination and harassment,' read the league's statement provided to DailyMail.com. <br>'We have made great strides over the years in support of that commitment, but acknowledge that we, like many organizations, have more work to do.<br><br>We look forward to sharing with the attorneys general the policies, practices, protocols, education programs and partnerships we have implemented to act on this commitment and confirm that the league office and our clubs maintain a respectful workplace where all our employees, including women, have an opportunity to thrive.'<br>In an email to DailyMail.com, an NFL spokesman cited several league programs aimed at promoting diversity, including employee training and partnerships with the Black Engagement Network and the [https://en.Wiktionary.org/wiki/Women%27s%20Interactive Women's Interactive] Network.  <br> <br> The letter was signed by James, Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, Massachusetts AG Maura Healey, Oregon's Ellen F.<br><br>Rosenblum and Washington AG Bob Ferguson, all of whom are Democrats<br> Attorneys General Kwame Raoul (left, Illinois) and [https://www.content-spinning.fr/ rédaction] Ellen F.<br><br>Rosenblum (right, Oregon)<br> Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was among six signatories on the letter to Goodell<br> Attorneys General Bob Ferguson (left, Washington) and  Maura Healey (right, Massachusetts)<br>The February piece in the Times followed a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach , a 40-year-old Afro-Latino man who has accused the league of being run like a 'plantation.' <br>Flores claims he was given head-coaching interviews with the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, not because he was a candidate for the positions, but because the teams were simply trying to comply with the NFL's Rooney Rule, requiring clubs to interview at least one minority candidate for top jobs.<br>Flores has since taken a position as an assistant to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, one of just six minority head coaches in a league that's mostly comprised of black players.<br>The NFL has said the lawsuits are 'without merit' and has pledged to defend itself against the claims.<br><br>A pretrial hearing in the case is scheduled for April 29.<br> The February piece in the Times followed a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, a 40-year-old Afro-Latino man who has accused the league of being run like a 'plantation'<br> Prior to Flores's lawsuit, the NFL fined Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder (pictured) $10 million last year over toxic workplace and sexual harassment allegations against the team and a number of former employees.<br><br>The NFL has refused to release the specific findings of its investigation, citing the privacy concerns of those who gave testimony. However, attorneys for the victims and members of Congress have repeatedly called on Goodell to publish its findings against the club. Since the team was fined, Snyder has been personally accused of groping a female employee's thigh at a team dinner more than a decade ago - an allegation he denies<br> Prior to Flores's lawsuit, the NFL fined Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder $10 million last year over toxic workplace and sexual harassment allegations against the team and a number of former employees.<br>The NFL has refused to release the specific findings of its investigation, citing the privacy concerns of those who gave testimony.<br><br>However, attorneys for the victims and members of Congress have repeatedly called on Goodell to publish its findings against the club.<br>Since the team was fined, Snyder has been personally accused of groping a female employee's thigh at a team dinner more than a decade ago - an allegation he denies.<br>In response, the team launched a supposedly independent investigation into the claims, which the , just as it did following the previous allegations against the team made in two Washington Post reports in 2020.<br>As for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is being sued by 22 women over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, Goodell said there is no timetable on the NFL's investigation into the claims.<br>Watson, who has denied the accusations, was traded from the Houston Texans to the Browns after a grand jury in Texas declined to press charges against the three-time Pro Bowl selection. Watson waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal, and the Browns rewarded him with a new, five-year, $230 million deal, which came fully guaranteed.<br> As for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is being sued by 22 women over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, Goodell said there is no timetable on the NFL's investigation into the claims.<br><br>Watson, who has denied the accusations, was traded from the Houston Texans to the Browns after a grand jury in Texas declined to press charges against the three-time Pro Bowl selection. Watson waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal, and the Browns rewarded him with a new, five-year, $230 million deal, which came fully guaranteed<br><div class="art-ins mol-factbox news" data-version="2" id="mol-da5f5020-b5cf-11ec-9d8e-c7c3d7af6b2c" website AGs threaten to probe claims of sexism and racism against the NFL'