NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to discuss his off-field conduct.
Pittsburgh QB could be punished by league
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to discuss his off-field conduct.
While Roethlisberger will not face criminal charges after being accused of assaulting a 20-year-old female student in a nightclub bathroom, he is also being sued in civil court by a former Nevada hotel employee for an alleged sexual assault in 2008. No criminal charges were filed in that case.
The 28-year-old, however, could still be punished under the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Possible sanctions include a suspension, fine or counselling and rehabilitation.
"Commissioner Goodell met today (April 13) with Ben Roethlisberger and his representatives to discuss the recent incident involving his personal conduct," the league said in a statement.
"In accordance with the league's personal conduct policy, our office will review all the facts and follow up at the appropriate time with the Steelers and Ben."
