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Commanders Involved in Criminal Investigation For Financial Improprieties; What Does It Mean?

The Washington Commanders continue to find themselves in hot water. Now, several people making financial decisions for the organization could face consequences.

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The Washington Commanders and owner Dan Snyder continue to find themselves in trouble.

According to ESPN, the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that the Commanders engaged in financial improprieties.

The news comes just hours after it was announced that Snyder hired Bank of America to possibly look into selling part, if not their entire share, of the franchise. The timing of the two events could be connected. However, there is nothing to confirm that there is a connection between the investigation and Snyder hiring a bank to look into selling the franchise.

Commanders spokeswoman Jean Medina provided a statement from the organization's legal counsel on the matter.

"It is not surprising that ESPN is publishing more falsehoods based solely on anonymous sources -- given today's announcement," the statement said. "...We are confident that, after these agencies have had a chance to review the documents and complete their work, they will come to the same conclusion as the team's internal review -- that these allegations are simply untrue."

The Commanders have been under investigation for financial improprieties and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform looked into the matter back in April. But now it appears that the U.S. attorney's office is ready to seek criminal charges for those involved, including Snyder.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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