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The NFL retained former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and lawyer Brad S. Karp for its defense against allegations made by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, Fox News Digital confirmed Wednesday.
Lynch, who served in President Obama’s administration, is a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Karp is the chairman of the firm. Bloomberg first reported the NFL’s decision to hire Lynch and Karp. The NFL later confirmed the decision.
United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch waits to deliver her remarks at Veterans Appreciation Day at the Justice Department in Washington Nov. 2, 2016.
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Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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He said the alleged incidents with the Dolphins led to his ouster.
Flores also alleged he wasn’t given a fair shot at interviewing for the Denver Broncos head coaching position in 2019 before eventually being hired as the Dolphins’ head coach. He said John Elway, who is an executive in the Broncos’ front office, showed up disheveled and hungover for the interview.
The Giants, Dolphins, Broncos and the NFL all deny Flores’ claims.
“We are pleased and confident with the process that resulted in the hiring of Brian Daboll,” the Giants’ statement said. “We interviewed an impressive and diverse group of candidates. The fact of the matter is, Brian Flores was in the conversation to be our head coach until the eleventh hour. Ultimately, we hired the individual we felt was most qualified to be our next head coach.”
The Dolphins released a statement that said, “We vehemently deny any allegations of racial discrimination and are proud of the diversity and inclusion throughout our organization. The implication that we acted in a manner inconsistent with the integrity of the game is incorrect. We will be withholding further comment on the lawsuit at this time.”
Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross during practice before a game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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The Broncos called Flores’ allegations “blatantly false.”
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