New Orleans Saints and Conference Realignment: Latest Updates and Rumors

New Orleans Saints Accused of Aiding Catholic Church in Concealing Sexual Abuse Scandal

The New Orleans Saints are facing allegations of aiding the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans in concealing its crimes related to sexual abuse. Attorneys representing nearly two dozen men suing the church for sexual abuse claim that the Saints executives were involved in public relations damage control for the church.

According to SI’s Michael McCann, the men have accused the Archdiocese of negligence, fraudulent concealment, public nuisance, and vicarious liability in relation to the alleged sexual abuse of children, with a central figure being George Brignac, an 85-year-old deacon employed by the Archdiocese.

The Saints are now in court to prevent the release of hundreds of emails showing their executives’ involvement in managing external relations related to the abuse scandal. Depending on the outcome of the litigation, Saints executives could become witnesses in a high-profile clergy abuse case.

This revelation has sparked controversy and raised questions about the extent of the Saints’ involvement and the potential consequences for the team. The full breakdown and potential outcomes of this situation are detailed in McCann’s article.

In a separate development, the possibility of conference realignment in college football has emerged, with the Mountain West conference facing uncertainty over Boise State’s future. The American Athletic Conference is reportedly considering making a move to strengthen its brand and fill a gap in its membership left by UConn’s departure.

As these stories unfold, the sports world is left to grapple with the implications of these controversies and the potential impact on the teams and institutions involved. Stay tuned for further updates on these developing stories.