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Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
Fri Feb 14, 2014, 01:11 PM Feb 2014

Jonathan Martin Bullying Investigation: Richie Incognito, 2 Other Players Guilty Of Harassment

Source: CBS

NEW YORK -- An NFL ordered-investigation found Jonathan Martin was subjected to "a pattern of harassment" that included racist slurs and vicious sexual taunts about his mother and sister by three Miami Dolphin teammates.

The report said Richie Incognito, who the Dolphins suspended in November, offensive linemen John Jerry and Mike Pouncey harassed Martin, as well as another offensive lineman and an assistant trainer.

Dan Marino on Dolphins alleged bullying scandal: "It's embarrassing"
Wells says his inquiry found Martin was routinely taunted and ridiculed.

The other player, whose name was not released, was "subjected to homophobic name-calling and improper physical touching," while the assistant trainer was subjected to racial slurs.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jonathan-martin-investigation-richie-incognito-2-other-dolphin-players-guilty-of-harassment/

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Jonathan Martin Bullying Investigation: Richie Incognito, 2 Other Players Guilty Of Harassment (Original Post) Purveyor Feb 2014 OP
No doubt Mr. Martin will receive apologies and his career will not be harmed. riqster Feb 2014 #1
I hope that assistant trainer files the mother of all workplace harassment suits. nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #2
I'm wondering if this was moved along more quickly due to the Michael Sam situation. Bigotry is libdem4life Feb 2014 #3

riqster

(13,986 posts)
1. No doubt Mr. Martin will receive apologies and his career will not be harmed.
Fri Feb 14, 2014, 01:21 PM
Feb 2014


Hell, no. Those who slandered him will say nothing exculpatory.
 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
3. I'm wondering if this was moved along more quickly due to the Michael Sam situation. Bigotry is
Fri Feb 14, 2014, 05:42 PM
Feb 2014

getting expensive. It's the only way some can learn.

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