Cam Newton: Panthers owner innocent until proven guilty
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Cam Newton said Monday embattled Panthers owner Jerry Richardson should be considered innocent until proven guilty.
Richardson is under investigation by the NFL for sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace and announced Sunday that he's selling the team just hours after a Sports Illustrated report detailed his alleged misconduct.
The NFL has not commented on the ongoing investigation.
Newton said Richardson met with him and other team captains at Bank of America Stadium Sunday night — hours after Carolina's 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers — to inform them he would be putting the team up for sale after the season.