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Continue Getty Images After months of speculation and scrutiny, NFL owners voted to approve changes to the league's personal conduct policy. Albert NFL.com first reported the news:Albert @AlbertBreerPer, NFL owners voted yes and passed the proposal for a new personal conduct policy. Albert @AlbertBreerI I was told the new conduct policy was unanimously chosen. According to Mike Garpolo of Fox Sports, some notable changes from the previous policy would result in harsher punishment for offenders. Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafoloAmong Policy Highlights: Quick Reporting of Incidents, Paid Leave for Those Facing Charges, The Independent investigationsNFL.com revealed how league discipline will be handled under the new policy:The appointment of the commissioner of a highly qualified league office manager with a criminal background to issue primary discipline. The disciplinary officer will be employed for a new position of special counsel for investigations and conduct. This person will oversee NFL investigative procedures and determine discipline for violations of personal conduct policies. For players, this is consistent with past coaching under CBA where a member of the commissioner's team has generally issued discipline for misconduct off the field. The full details of these changes can be found here. NFL.com also delivered a response from Roger Goodell after the announcement:With considerable assistance from many people and organizations we have consulted, NFL ownership has approved an enhanced policy that is much stronger, more thorough and more formal. We now have a tiered evaluation process to take into account a range of expert views. This will allow us to make appropriate decisions and ensure accountability for all involved in the process. While the policy has been approved by the owner, the NFLPA must ratify the policy in order for it to be validated. The NFLPA issued a statement on the new policy: Our union was not offered the professional courtesy of seeing the NFL's new personal conduct policy before it hit the press. Their unilateral decision and conduct today is the only thing that has been consistent in recent months. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has previously reported that players were willing to challenge the new policy: According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA will immediately study the new policy in search of any clauses that may be subjects of collective bargaining duty. If the union believes that the NFL has included conditions related to issues requiring bargaining with the union, the NFLPA will submit a system arbitration procedure under the labor deal, initiate action with the National Labor Relations Board, or both. The NFL currently has the power to impose According to the personal conduct policy and for handling the appeal. The NFL is believed to be saving the initial decision to a panel of experts, but Commissioner Roger Goodell will keep the final say during the process. Other issues relate to proceedings to investigate claims against players before resolving their legal cases and the circumstances in which players will be suspended with pay while their legal cases are pending. If the NFL applies the placement on the commissioner's exempt list with wages as standard practice for players accused of certain crimes and deteriorates to give players credit for the time he served while serving the discipline, look for the NFLPA to combat this implicit approach of guilt until proven aggressively innocent. George Atallah of the NFLPA responded to the policy via his Twitter account following the announcement: George Atallah @GeorgeAtallahWe is expected to vote today by NFL owners even before Thanksgiving. Our union hasn't seen their new policies. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has spoken publicly about the need to bring about changes to personal conduct policies since discussing, among other things, the Ray Rice incident and the condition of domestic violence cases during a september news conference, through Will Brinson of CBS Sports:There will be changes in our personal conduct policy. I know that because we're going to make it happen. Nothing's off the table. Let me say this again: we will implement a new policy of conduct. They will have a set of clear and transparent rules for league and club personnel, owners and players. My goal is to complete it by the Super Bowl.After suspending Rice the initial two games he had worldwide, Goodell made changes to the league's domestic violence policy that started with an automatic six-game suspension without pay for the first offense. He sent a memo to all 32 league owners and NFL personnel, using CNN.com. Goodell tried to correct course on the Rice situation after video was released of the incident involving Rice's then-fiancee by indefinitely suspending Rice, through NFL spokesman Greg Aiello:Greg Aiello @gregaielloRoger Goodell announced that based on new video evidence that became available today he suspended indefinitely Ray Rice.However, Rice appealed the second suspension on the grounds that a player cannot be punished twice for the same incident. He won an appeal on November 28 and was immediately reinstated, making him eligible to play immediately if a team signed him. According to a statement released by the NFL following Rice's reinstatement, through Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the league wanted to make sure there was a need to develop a conduct policy that is clear, fair and comprehensive:Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanforaNFL Another statement about Rice ruling says it underscores the urgency of the need to develop clear, fair and comprehensive behavior La Canfora @JasonLaCanforaLeague reiterates that he expects that a policy to be completed in the weeks to come one reason for the delay in implementing new policies was the way the penalty will be issued and who will pass it, according to Rob Maddy of The Associated Press (via ABCNews.com): The union wants disciplinary power currently held by Goodell to be handled by a neutral arbitrator. The league, so far, disagrees. And while both the league and the NFL Players Association want to change personal conduct policies, the parties don't agree on how to do that. The union wants to bargain for policy changes, while the NFL wants to implement changes with union input in the same way it changes rules on the field, such as when it switched kicks to the 35-yard line. It was a critical moment for the NFL. Her reputation was damaged by all issues off the field, not just domestic violence, and changing personal conduct policies was a way to correct her public image. While new policies won't change opinions on how Goodell and the NFL have handled past issues, it should help lead to a more consistent and fairer punishment. See also: National Football League Suspension List This article needs to be updated. Please update this article to reflect recent events or new available information. (September 2014) On April 10, 2007, the National Football League (NFL) introduced a new conduct policy to help control the behavior of its players and off the field and maintain the league's public image. [1] The policy, introduced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, implements a tougher, newer policy of personal conduct and, under the terms of the previous policy, two of the toughest suspensions in NFL history regarding outfield actions. [2] Any player suspended must reapply for reinstatement. [3] The policy applies only to the personal life of the player and his image in the public spotlight. The NFL is conducting separate investigations into drug and alcohol addiction and performance improvement. As of December 2011, seven players had been suspended for an extended period by the NFL for behavior off the field. History is important for the NFL to be consistently represented by outstanding individuals as well as major football players, coaches and staff. We hold ourselves to higher standards of responsible conduct because of what it means to be part of the NFL. We have long had policies and programs designed to encourage responsible behavior, and this policy is another step in ensuring that everyone who is part of the NFL meets that standard. We will continue to review the policy and change it as a team. ~ Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League[2] on September 1, 2006, just days before the start of the NFL season in 2006, Roger Goodell assumed the role of NFL commissioner. Goodell meets with Of enforcing the NFL's image for the media. In the months leading up to Goodell's ascension, nine Cincinnati Bengals players were arrested. [4] Goodell and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) have decided that teams will be responsible for the conduct of their employees, and will be subject to discipline for any offense. Goodell consulted with Gene Upshaw, a former NFLPA executive, and even formed a six-player advisory committee to discuss conduct, discipline and other issues. [4] First (players) to feel the teeth of the new policy were Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam Pacman Jones and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, college teammates in West Virginia whose first two years in the NFL were shattered by arrests. The third player suspended was the Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson. On August 24, 2007, Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Michael Vick filed a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to his involvement in illegal dog fighting and dog waiting, and was suspended without pay; His return occurred in time to play in 2009-2010. List of significant suspensions for a more comprehensive list, see NFL suspensions list. Date(s) reason suspension/suspension length name location team at time of suspension April 10, 2007 battery, death threat statement, coercive offense. The entire 2007 season. Man Pacman Jones cornerback Tennessee Titans aggravated assault with firearms, allowing underage women alcohol, driving while intoxicated, assaulting, etc. First 8 games of the 2007 season. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry June 4, 2007 possession of concealed weapons, possession of illegal assault rifles and more, several charged, weapons in his home with children present. First 8 games of the 2007 season. Terry Tank Johnson Defending To Face Chicago Bears August 24, 2007 – July 27, 2009 promotion, funding, and relief of a dog fighting ring on his property, hanging dogs and drownings who failed to cooperate fully with police, etc. The first two regular-season games of the 2009 season. Can play until the third week of the season and can play the last two preseason games. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick October 14, 2008 fights with his bodyguard. Indefinite suspension, ultimately being the minimum of four games. Adam Pacman Jones cornerback dallas cowboys August 13, 2009 DRUNKEN DRIVING MANS. All season 2009 Donté Stallworth wide receiver Cleveland Browns April 21, 2010 sexual assault charge. First 6 games of the 2010 season (later changed 4 games due to ongoing following NFL personal conduct guidelines) Ben Roethlisberger quarterback at Pittsburgh Steelers November 29 – December 11, 2011 thrust Evan Dietrich-Smith's head into the ground several times before being guided on his head 13th and 14th weeks of the 2011 season. Ndamukong Suh Defensive tackle Detroit Lions suspended players Adam Pacman Jones More info: Adam Jones (American football) § Las Vegas shooting case suspension Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam Pacman Jones, facing criminal charges in two states, was suspended for the entire 2007 season and gives specific conditions to meet before he returns, and could be rebuilt after the Titans' 11th game. There have been 10 cases where Jones has been interviewed by police, the most recent of them over NBA All-Star weekend in Las Vegas. [1] Police there recommended minor offenses and offenses against Jones after a struggle and shooting, what Jones calls a strip club, left one person paralyzed. Jones later appealed his suspension, saying he was only rebellious, but withdrew the request just weeks later. On June 20, 2007, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Clark County District Attorney's Office announced that Jones would face two criminal charges stemming from a strip club smant that occurred on February 19, 2007. Although the charges have since been dropped, Jones still faces civil suits, and his reinstatement is not being considered until after the Pro Bowl in 2008. On June 2, 2008, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell cleared Jones to participate in preseason training for the Dallas Cowboys, who replaced him during his suspension, and even said that a decision to reinstate Jones for the regular season would be made by September 1, six days before the Cowboys' first regular-season game in 2008. The league then announced that Jones' full reinstatement would depend on proof that he could conduct himself legally and reliably. On August 26, Jones found himself fully reinstated, only to be suspended indefinitely on October 14 after an argument with his bodyguard at a Dallas hotel. Chris Henry More information on Chris Henry's legal troubles: Chris Henry (wide receiver) And Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, was arrested five times in three states between December 2005 and April 2008,[9] suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 season. [2] He also had to meet a number of conditions before returning. Henry was arrested four times in a 14-month period, and received a two-game suspension in the league last year. He was one of nine Bengals arrested in nine months. Henry was required not to get further involved with the law and had to cooperate fully with the required counseling, education and care assigned to him under the league's programs. Henry returned in the second half of the 2007 season, but played a minor role for the Bengals 7-9. In April 2008, the Bengals released Henry after he was charged with a minor offense and causing criminal damage. He was accused of punching an 18-year-old man in the face A window in the individual's car. Henry's arrest warrant was issued and he surrendered the next day, a police spokesman said. In August 2008, the Bengals re-signed Henry. On December 17, 2009, Henry died from injuries sustained by an accident resulting from a domestic dispute between him and his fiancee. Tank Johnson More information about Terry Johnson's legal troubles: Tank Johnson on April 30, 2007 Terry Tank Johnson pleaded guilty to a firearms offense as part of a settlement with Xi prosecutors to prevent him from serving another prison sentence. He was sentenced to 45 days in prison, which coincided with four months in prison that he had already served in cook county jail for violating his probation; Donate $2,500 to Goreney, illinois state police and $2,500 to the Gurney Club's child abuse prevention program. Johnson's release from prison on May 13 ended his legal problems with the gun incident in December 2006. The league eventually suspended Johnson for half the regular season on June 4. However, he will have the opportunity to reduce the penalty to six games if he complies with Commissioner Goodell's conduct guidelines, which include going to counselling. On June 22, Johnson was arrested for speeding in Arizona. According to police, he was arrested by police after driving 60kmash in a 40km per hour zone. He was later suspected of drinking, but was released without being invited or charged. On June 25, 2007, Johnson was released from his contract by the Chicago Bears as a result of the June 22 incident. Habers General Manager Jerry Angelo stated that there was no room for error left. Johnson's blood test results were still pending when the bears became a decision. [13] On July 2, it was announced that Johnson was under the legal limit and would not be charged with driving under the influence. On September 18, 2007, Johnson agreed to terms of a two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys, but was unable to contact the team until Week 9 of the 2007 NFL season. Michael Vick More information on Michael Vick's involvement in dogfights: Investigation into dog fighting of bad News dogs as of April 25, 2007, a large house and 15-acre (bitter 61,000) property Michael Vick owned in the village of Surrey County, Virginia where his 26-year-old cousin Devon T. Boddie was being teded with became part of an ongoing police investigation into possible action The action comes after police executed a search warrant following two arrests of Bodie within a week in the Virginia Peninsula cities of Newport News and Hampton (each about 32 miles (32 km) from the Surrey County property) earlier in April. Bodie gave the address of Vic's property in Surrey County as his home address Earlier, in February 2007, Bodie was convicted in the Norfolk town of disorderly conduct. At the time, he was carrying a Georgia driver's license that gave his address as a home in D well, Georgia, formerly owned by Vic. According to ESPN, during the April 25 sea search of Vic's home and property in 1915, at Moonlight Drive in the southeastern part of Surrey County, police discovered numerous animals, and evidence felt to indicate dogfights. [16] They named animal control officers, who saw what they said was evidence that dog fights took place there. Police obtained another search warrant, and helped animal control officials from several towns and villages, removed 66 dogs, 55 of them pit bulls, and grabbed equipment and some physical evidence that could be related to dog fighting. WAVY-TV reported that detectives also seized guns, illegal ammunition cartridges, suspected marijuana and dogfighting paperwork. [18] Vick, along with three others, was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 17, 2007 for conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of illegal activity and dog funding in an animal fighting venture. [19] [20] The 18-page federal indictment describes an extensive operation involving not only unlawful fighting, but also violence against well-functioning dogs, including executions by electrocution, hanging and shooting, using tens of thousands of dollars in gambling activity. The four face fines of $350,000 and six years in prison if convicted of federal charges. The operation was based on Vic's $61,000 mr. property near Smithfield, Virginia, valued at more than $700,000, which could be waived to the government, with the indictment also those in the announcement that the government intended to seize property used in any illegal operations and income. In late April 2007, Vick denied involvement and told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution I was never home... I left home with my family... They just didn't do the right thing... It's unfortunate that I have to take the heat behind this. If I'm not there, I don't know what's going on. Vick appeared in court on July 26, 2007 and pleaded guilty, the same date the Atlanta Falcons began training camp. Vic later entered a plea and pleaded not guilty. Vick was suspended indefinitely without charge by the National Football League on August 24. On August 13, 2009, Vick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was placed on the exemption/commissioner's authorization list on September 5, 2009. On September 15, 2009, Vick was activated to a roster of 53. Ben Roethlisberger More information: Ben Roethlisberger § Milledgeville, Georgia On July 17, 2009, a civil lawsuit was filed in Washu County, Nevada The court accused Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting Andrea McNulty, 31, in June 2008 in his hotel room while he was at Lake Tahoe for a celebrity golf tournament. No charges have been filed in the case. On March 5, 2010, it was revealed that a woman from Millidgeville, Georgia, had accused Roethlisberger of sexual assault. While Roethlisberger was again not charged with a crime following the incidents at the club, the league still suspended him for six games, which was later reduced to four. It was the first time in league history that a player had been suspended under the personal conduct policy without being charged with a crime. Roethlisberger and Ezekiel Elliott are the only two players suspended under this policy without being charged with a crime. Ray Rice on February 15, 2014, Ray Rice and his fiancee Janay Palmer were arrested and charged with assault after a physical altercation at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The famous TMZ news site posted a video of Rice dragging Palmer's body off the elevator after knocking her down. The Ravens released a statement following the release of the TMZ video, citing Rice's arrest for domestic violence as a serious matter. The matter is being handled by the Atlantic District Attorney's Office. On March 27, 2014, a grand jury charged Rice with third-degree aggravated assault, with a possible prison sentence of three to five years and a fine of up to $15,000. On March 28, 2014, Rice married Palmer. On July 25, 2014, Rice was suspended for the first two games of the NFL season on July 25, 2014. [30] Criminal charges were later dropped after Rice agreed to undergo court-supervised counseling. At a news conference announcing the extension of the suspension of future domestic violence incidents, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had done it wrong in deciding Rice's sentence. On September 8, 2014, TMZ released additional footage from an elevator camera showing Rice punching Palmer in the face. As a result, the Baltimore Ravens ended Rice's contract. Soon after, Goodell announced that Rice had been suspended from the NFL indefinitely. [34] He was reinstated on November 28, 2014, after winning an appeal. Adrian Peterson Adrian Peterson is indicted by a Montgomery County, Texas, grand jury on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child on September 12, 2014. He was then neutralized for one game by the Vikings. [37] Photos released TMZ.com his 4-year-old son's legs with slashed wounds. The lawsuit alleges that Peterson used a tree branch to repeatedly hit his young son on his back, buttocks, genitals, ankles and legs. In early November, the Vikings' running back did not appeal. Adrian Peterson was also ordered to serve 80 hours of community service Also be placed on probation. However, later in November 2014 the NFL suspended Peterson for the rest of the season without pay. On December 12, 2014, the NFL apparently rejected his appeal. Furthermore, Vikings fans have apparently stated they want to have Peterson back, but the running back is not guaranteed to receive a portion of his salary for the 2015 season. [42] Aaron Hernandez Lead Article: The Murder of Odin Lloyd on June 18, 2013, Aaron Hernandez's home in North Attleborough was searched by police for several hours in connection with an investigation into the shooting death of a friend, Odin Lloyd. Lloyd's body was found in an industrial park about a mile from Hernandez's home with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and chest. [43] Massachusetts State Police obtained a search warrant after evidence surfaced that Hernandez had deliberately destroyed his home security system. A cell phone belonging to Hernandez was referred to police in pieces and Hernandez allegedly hired a team of house cleaners on the same day Lloyd's body was discovered, raising further suspicion. On June 20, 2013, the Boston Herald reported that Hernandez had been banned from Gault Stadium by the Patriots. According to NFL.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft decided the Patriots team would ask Hernandez to leave because he didn't want Gault to be the site of a media ambush. However, the Boston Globe reported that the Patriots' head office decided just days before Hernandez's arrest that if Hernandez was arrested on charges of any investigation related to the case, even obstruction of justice, he would be released. On June 26, 2013, Hernandez was taken from his home in handcuffs and in police custody. The Patriots released Hernandez about 90 minutes later, before they officially knew the charges against him. Their press release said: A young man was murdered last week and we express our condolences to the family and his grieving friends for his loss. Words cannot express the disappointment we feel knowing that one of our players has been arrested as a result of this investigation. We understand that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the process. At this point, we believe this deal is simply the right thing to do. [50] Later that day, Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder, in addition to five gun-related charges; [51] If convicted of first-degree murder, Hernandez faced life in prison without the possibility of parole; Hernandez could not face the death penalty when the state of Massachusetts abolished the death penalty in 1984. [52] Instead, he was held without bail at bristol county jail. Two other men were also arrested on suspicion of Lloyd's death: Carlos Ortiz, on June 27, 2013, and Ernest Wallace on June 28, 2013. [55] [56] Ortiz revealed Police that Hernandez secretly rented an apartment in Franklin, Massachusetts. Another search of the apartment, according to the Associated Press, turned up ammunition and clothing that police believe could be evidence in the murder case against him. On August 22, 2013, Aaron Hernandez was indicted by a grand jury for the murder of Odin Lloyd. On September 6, 2013, Hernandez was arraigned and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. He was held without bail, but kept the right to seek bail later. On April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder, as well as five weapons charges, which were automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. While on trial for Lloyd's murder, Hernandez was charged with the double murders of Daniel de Abreu and Spiru Furtado in 2012; He was acquitted of the double murder after a trial in 2017. Five days after the acquittal, Hernandez was found dead in his cell by hanging, which was ruled a suicide. Due to the fact that his death occurred while the murder conviction was on appeal, the conviction was appealing. The decision to vacate the conviction later went back to the original finding of the charge. Darryl Washington banned from doping on April 3, 2013; the NFL announced that Daryl Washington would be suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's substances policy. On May 30, 2014, the NFL announced that Washington would be suspended for at least the 2014 season for once again violating the league's materials policy, and raised its personal credibility and character in question after its statement from the 2013 breach: I promise to work even harder and not let you down anymore. On May 3, 2013, Washington was arrested on May 1, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona, on two counts of aggravated assault (and one count of first-degree criminal trespass) from a May 1, 2013 incident involving his 27-year-old ex-girlfriend with whom he shares a daughter. [63] [64] The brawl concerns a custody dispute over the 5-month-old boy. Phoenix police charge him for pushing her with both hands, causing her to fall and break her right collarbone. On March 24, 2014, he pleaded guilty to a felony count of aggravated assault, a Class 6 felony. Washington was sentenced to one year of supervised probation on April 23, 2014. [65] Jonathan Dwyer on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Jonathan Dwyer was arrested for two incidents at Dwyer's southeast Phoenix home at 8 a.m. on July 21 and July 22 at 4 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. [66] The incidents dealt with attacks against his wife and 18-month-old child. Dwyer was arrested at Maricopa County Jail on one count of aggravated assault causing a fracture, one count of aggravated assault that included a minor, two counts of criminal damage, one count of aggravated assault Use of the phone in an emergency, and assault. He was released the next morning on a $25,000 cash bond and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device. He was also banned from all contact with the alleged victims, traveling outside Arizona and any involvement in weapons, drugs or alcohol. Dwyer admitted the incidents during interviews with detectives, but denied physically assaulting his wife and infant son. [68] According to the police, a search warrant was executed at his home. Greg Hardy before the 2015 NFL season, the NFL suspended defenseman Greg Hardy for the first 10 games of the season and was later reduced to four, as a result of a domestic violence case. On May 13, 2014, Hardy, then with the Carolina Panthers, was arrested for threats of assault and communication after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend by grabbing her, throwing her in furniture, strangling her and threatening to kill her. [70] On July 15, a judge found him guilty of assault and threats, and sentenced him to 18 months of probation, a 60-day suspension. [70] When Hardy appealed the decision, asking for a jury trial, the victim did not appear in court to testify. As a result, the State Attorney's Office dropped the charges on the grounds of inability to locate the victim and credible information that both parties had reached a civil settlement. [73] Handy was later neutralized by the Panthers and released him in free agency before signing with the Cowboys. Martavis Bryant Before the start of the 2015 NFL season, Martavis Bryant was suspended for four games in August for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He'll be back playing for the rest of the season with the Steelers. During the suspension, he spent time in rehab in Houston. Bryant was again charged with violating the substance abuse policy, and suspended, this time for the entire 2016 NFL season. Ezekiel Elliott On August 11, 2017, the NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for the first six games of the 2017 season, although the lead NFL investigator in the case recommended no suspension. His suspension stems from various incidents off the field, including being charged with domestic violence in 2016 by his ex-girlfriend who claimed on five separate occasions that he assaulted her. Although never charged, the NFL has launched a year-old investigation into the allegations. In March 2017, Elliott was caught on video taking off a woman's shirt and exposing her breasts while watching a St. Patrick's Day parade in Dallas. Four months later, in July 2017, he was allegedly involved in a nightclub altercation during which a DJ's nose was broken. Dallas police eventually suspended the investigation after they were unable to locate the victim. [75] NFL domestic violence policy domestic violence policy takes effect after A domestic violence incident packs up on August 28, 2014. Commissioner Roger Goodell extended the bans to six games for the first domestic violence incident and a lifetime ban on a second incident. This came after the NFL suspended Ray Rice for two games and received large amounts of criticism during the process. The NFL has a history of inconsistently punishing domestic violence among its players. Most domestic violence violations are punished with a suspension of about 1.5 games. The NFL favors a consistent policy to punish drug offenses with performance-enhancing drugs and drug use on average over a 4-game suspension for the first offense and an 8-game suspension of performance-enhancing drugs and a 16-game suspension for drug use for a second offense. On December 10, 2014, the NFL issued a new personal conduct policy. This is an updated version of the Personal Conduct Policy of 2007. It added further offences to the 2007 policy, which include violence against others and domestic violence. The disciplinary procedure is more detailed in terms of the progress of its investigation and its implications for offenses than its 2007 counterpart. The new policy will include counselling and treatment services for the offender and his victims. As part of the domestic violence policy, the NFL will educate high school students about domestic violence. The person within the NFL responsible for working on domestic violence and sexual assault is Anna Isaacson, who Roger Goodell appointed the first vice president of social responsibility on September 15, 2014. It has created new training for every player and employee in the league, as well as persuading the NFL to pay $10 million for domestic violence advertisements. It also built a partnership between the NFL and the National Domestic Violence Hotline to fund additional resources for the various call centers. [80] Public comment praised by the new policy was praised by both NFL players and sports columnists as a need to improve the national football league's image. The new policy - which also applies to coaches and front office personnel and supports NFLPA executive Gene Upshaw - has prompted questions and strong reactions among players. [2] Chris Henry's teammates, including safety Maddieu Williams, approved the measure. Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp said: I understand what they're doing. Some of these new kids act like they're walking on water. Sometimes you have to slap them in the face to wake up. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said of the policy: I hope it sends a message to people in our league how to conduct themselves. We have to be careful. People in America can't treat over-evacuated athletes and don't behave responsibly. [2] Criticism I hope it won't be repeated. What happens if Coach, is GM or the owner getting drunk driving? And then what? What if a former football player throws himself through a window in Miami? It still reflects the NFL's image. Many saw Jones and Henry's suspensions as too harsh, especially Jones's, which was enforced even though Jones was not convicted of any crime. [Who?] I don't know. Criticism was also drawn of the commissioner's ability to punish the rest of the group of players and cancel draft picks. Goodell's actions also leave the league vulnerable to legal action from the player's lawyers. When New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his team were accused of illegally picking up the New York Jets' defensive game awards in September 2007, Belichick was not suspended, but fined $500,000. The team was penalized by a first-round pick in the 2008 draft by qualifying for the playoffs with a perfect 16-0 balance, but would have been penalized by a second- and third-round pick if they hadn't made the playoffs. (The Patriots are still done with the first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in trade, choosing Jarrod Mayo with the pick. The move was widely criticized as a double standard. 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