The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to settle a 2022 lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General's office. The settlement resolves allegations that the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment.

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced the settlement Monday, noting that the lawsuit initially began in fall 2021 under predecessor Karl Racine. The case was based on consumer protection law, arguing the team misled residents. Dan Snyder owned the team at the time of the lawsuit before selling to Josh Harris' group in 2023 for a then-North American professional sports record $6.05 billion.

The settlement includes the Commanders agreeing to maintain a human resources department, an anti-harassment policy, and an investigation protocol for complaints of misconduct. Schwalb praised the current ownership for opening a new chapter in the team's history and committing to ensure all employees are protected from abuse and treated with dignity.