While the issues with former punter Chris Kluwe and the Minnesota Vikings are still ongoing, one result has already occurred because of the investigation.
Vikings suspended special teams coordinator Mike Priefer for the first three regular season games at the start of the upcoming season. An independent investigation of the organization showed that Priefer made a homophobic remark during the 2012 season, the team announced Friday night.
In addition to the suspension, Preifer will also be required to satisfactorily complete specialized workplace training that will include an emphasis on the managing of diversity and sexual orientation.
The Vikings also will donate $100,000 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights groups.
Priefer released a statement apologizing to "the Wilf family, the Minnesota Vikings organization and fans, my family, the LGBT community, Chris Kluwe and anyone else that I offended with my insensitive remark."
Kluwe and his attorney, Clayton Halunen, were not satisfied with the outcome, feeling Priefer should have received a longer suspension and the Vikings should have made a more substantial donation.
Halunen said the former punter still plans to file suit against the team in Minnesota state court next week and will seek damages around $10 million.
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