Due to accusations of bribery, the National Football League (NFL) has issued a major disciplinary action against experienced.
Referee Clete Blakeman, which includes a $500,000 fine and a 10-game ban. Blakeman is now in the heart of a growing issue.
That has prompted strong responses from influential league leaders. Blakeman officiated the recent high-stakes game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The severity of the punishment indicates that the NFL is treating the claims seriously, even if the league has not disclosed all the circumstances of the accusations.
The allegations have generated a lot of discussion, with some criticizing the league’s officiating standards and others demanding more openness in the way these situations are handled.