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In her role as the NFL's special counsel for investigations, Friel headed an investigation that, on August 17, 2016, resulted in New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown receiving a one-game suspension instead of the league-mandated six-game suspension. The suspension was reduced by more than 83 percent because of mitigating circumstances that the league and Friel have never revealed.[6] Friel has been described as a rabid Giants fan.
In her role as the NFL's special counsel for investigations she also oversaw the domestic violence investigation of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. In a lawsuit filed by the NFLPA, Friel is accused of withholding “critical information which would completely exonerate Elliott” in allegations of domestic violence.[7] Friel reportedly barred lead investigator Kia Roberts, who recommended no suspension for Elliott, from attending a meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell where Friel recommended a six-game suspension for Elliott to Goodell and other NFL executives.[8] Friel was also accused of withholding evidence"
Flag on new NFL aide: Roger Goodell's criminal adviser ripped over abuse probe
" Friel's departure from the Manhattan district attorney's office was also steeped in controversy. She submitted her resignation shortly after a documentary on the sex crimes unit aired on HBO showing two prosecution witnesses — investigators in the district attorney's office — talk about the infamous "r*pe cop" case on camera. Prosecutors did not provide the tape to defense lawyers as required by law, and Friel was reportedly called into District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s office and "read the riot act." Her resignation was announced the following day."
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In her role as the NFL's special counsel for investigations, Friel headed an investigation that, on August 17, 2016, resulted in New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown receiving a one-game suspension instead of the league-mandated six-game suspension. The suspension was reduced by more than 83 percent because of mitigating circumstances that the league and Friel have never revealed.[6] Friel has been described as a rabid Giants fan.
In her role as the NFL's special counsel for investigations she also oversaw the domestic violence investigation of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. In a lawsuit filed by the NFLPA, Friel is accused of withholding “critical information which would completely exonerate Elliott” in allegations of domestic violence.[7] Friel reportedly barred lead investigator Kia Roberts, who recommended no suspension for Elliott, from attending a meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell where Friel recommended a six-game suspension for Elliott to Goodell and other NFL executives.[8] Friel was also accused of withholding evidence"
Flag on new NFL aide: Roger Goodell's criminal adviser ripped over abuse probe
" Friel's departure from the Manhattan district attorney's office was also steeped in controversy. She submitted her resignation shortly after a documentary on the sex crimes unit aired on HBO showing two prosecution witnesses — investigators in the district attorney's office — talk about the infamous "r*pe cop" case on camera. Prosecutors did not provide the tape to defense lawyers as required by law, and Friel was reportedly called into District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s office and "read the riot act." Her resignation was announced the following day."