Wetzel: In search of NFL's fact-finding mission on Giants owner Tisch

"Absolutely we will look at all the facts. We'll look at the context of those [emails] and try to understand that. We'll look at how that falls under the [personal conduct] policy. I think we'll take one step at a time. Let's get the facts first."

"Owners and team executives familiar with league processes told ESPN recently that they don't perceive much urgency on the matter. The sources said they assume Tisch won't attend next month's league meeting in Phoenix, though no decision has been made. Most cynically, the sources said, they assume the league office is betting the public will eventually move on."

"Tisch has not been accused of any crimes. However, that is not the standard of the league's personal conduct policy, which demands 'everyone who is part of the league must refrain from conduct detrimental to the integrity and public confidence' of the NFL."

Emails released four weeks ago revealed correspondence between sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, in which Epstein connected Tisch with various women referred to as "my present" or "my surprise." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated during Super Bowl week that the league would examine all facts to determine if a personal conduct policy investigation was warranted. However, the NFL has provided no updates on whether any fact-finding has occurred or whether a formal investigation has begun. League sources indicate there is minimal perceived urgency regarding the matter, with assumptions that Tisch may skip the upcoming Phoenix league meeting and that public attention will eventually fade.

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