The New York Jets are under fire for harassing a reporter who said she was “dying of embarrassment” after their catcalls and other inappropriate behavior.
TV Azteca (Mexico) reporter Ines Sainz was at the Jets’ New Jersey practice facility Saturday to interview quarterback Mark Sanchez, but the Jets allegedly responded to her presence with catcalls, whistling, staring, and other harassment — according to Gary Myers of the NY Daily News, “Defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman reportedly was intentionally overthrowing his players in an interception drill so the ball would land at Sainz’s feet.” Sainz tweeted that she was “dying of embarrassment,” and team owner Woody Johnson has apologized to her. Said the team in a statement:
“[Johnson] stressed to Ines that he expects all members of the Jets organization to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. We will continue to work with the league to gather the facts and take appropriate steps necessary to maintain a respectful environment for the media.”
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