NFL Suspends Houston Texans Investor for Conduct Violations
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Article content(Bloomberg) — The National Football League has indefinitely suspended Javier Loya, a Houston energy executive and minority owner of the Houston Texans, after investigating whether he violated its personal-conduct policy. Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe NFL had been looking into allegations that Loya behaved inappropriately during poker parties in 2022 at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. The following year, he was charged with rape and sexual abuse, allegations he denied. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentA Kentucky judge dismissed the felony charges, and Loya pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment without admitting wrongdoing on the other accusations. He was fined $100.Article contentArticle content“The commissioner determined that Mr. Loya’s actions violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy,” a spokesman for the league said in a statement. “Mr. Loya has had no involvement in club or league affairs since being charged in the spring of 2023.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe league also fined Loya $500,000. He won’t be eligible to apply for reinstatement before June 2026, according to the statement.Article contentLoya said he cooperated fully with the NFL once the allegations arose and said he disagreed with the league’s decision. He added that he had “voluntarily stood down from all team and league activities for more than two and a half years.” Article content“I have always conducted myself with integrity, and I am grateful that the legal process ultimately resulted in the dismissal of all charges,” he said in a statement. “I will continue to cooperate to address any remaining questions directly with league leadership, and I look forward to seeking reinstatement and returning my full focus to supporting my family and the Houston community.”Article contentThe Texans said the franchise supported the suspension. Article content“This behavior has no place in our organization or our community,” the team said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle, which reported the suspension and fine earlier. Article contentTrending 'Why let one person in the States change your life?' For Canadian snowbirds, the stay or go dilemma gets complicated Real Estate Trump’s tariff revenues fell for the first time since February News Howard Levitt: Why remote workers keep winning in employment law disputes Work CRA penalized taxpayer for repeated failure to report income Personal Finance Phillips Barristers PC and Randy Ai Law Office - Ontario Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Scotiabank Regarding Vacation and Holiday Pay GlobeNewswire Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. 'Why let one person in the States change your life?' For Canadian snowbirds, the stay or go dilemma gets complicated Real Estate Trump’s tariff revenues fell for the first time since February News Howard Levitt: Why remote workers keep winning in employment law disputes Work CRA penalized taxpayer for repeated failure to report income Personal Finance Phillips Barristers PC and Randy Ai Law Office - Ontario Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Scotiabank Regarding Vacation and Holiday Pay GlobeNewswire