SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team’s coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.
“The Storm recently received internal allegations of potential workplace policy violations,” read a statement provided to ESPN. “The organization retained an outside investigator to conduct an impartial investigation into the allegations. The investigation has been completed and there were no findings of policy violations or any discrimination, harassment, or bullying.
“To protect the integrity of the process, and to preserve confidentiality, we chose not to comment while the investigation was ongoing. The Storm will continue to provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect.”
The Chicago Sun-Times first reported on the investigation, which was subsequently confirmed by ESPN, on Nov. 15. The Sun-Times reported the investigation was sparked by the experience of multiple players and had been active for at least two weeks by that point.
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