Commanders owner launched a 'shadow investigation' to detract from probe, says panel

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Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder launched a "shadow investigation" to ultimately detract from another internal investigation into the team's reported toxic workplace, according to findings by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In a memo shared by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the committee said that Synder built a "dossier" meant to discredit those who had come forward with allegations of harassment in the Commanders organization.

"In addition to deploying private investigators, Mr. Snyder abused the subpoena power of federal courts to obtain private emails, call logs, and communications in an effort to uncover the sources of the Washington Post's exposés, undermine their credibility, and impugn their motives," the memo said.

Synder's work alongside his team of lawyers was meant to "discredit his accusers in the eyes of the NFL and offer up an alternative target for the investigation."