Sen. Rockefeller Announces Witnesses for Tuesday Senate Hearing on Domestic Violence in Sports
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Credit: Architect of the Capitol(WASHINGTON) — Sen. Jay Rockefeller released a list of witnesses who will appear before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Tuesday for a hearing on domestic violence in sports.
The hearing, announced by Rockefeller on Nov. 22, will examine the current domestic violence policies held by the four major sports leagues and how those policies function.
Among those in attendance will be the National Football League’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations and former player Troy Vincent, Major League Baseball Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and former player and manager Joe Torre, Major League Baseball Players Association counsel Virginia Seitz, the National Basketball Association’s Executive Vice President for Social Responsibility and Player Programs Kathleen Behrens, NBA Players Association Executive Director Michele Roberts, National Hockey League Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Jessica Berman and NHL Players’ Association special counsel Steve Fehr.
Sen. Rockefeller noted in a press release that the NFL’s Players’ Association opted not to send a representative to Tuesday’s hearing.
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