Articles by Jim Mustian and Brett Martel

Emails Reveal Extent of Saints’ Intervention for Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis

As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office of the city’s NFL franchise. What followed was a monthslong, crisis-communications blitz orchestrated by …

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and Family Sued for $1.8M by Tech Company

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, his stepfather and his mother allegedly have failed to pay back $1.8 million of a $2 million loan from a California-based technology company. In a civil lawsuit filed this week …

Saints-Backed Bill Draws Warning Flag From Players Association

The NFL Players Association is asking player agents to warn clients that signing with the New Orleans Saints could subject them to unfavorable workers’ compensation benefits. In an email Friday, NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith said union officials believe agents should …

Players Association Lambasts New Orleans Saints-Backed Workers’ Comp Bill

The NFL Players Association is launching a campaign aimed at defeating the New Orleans Saints’ bid to change state law pertaining to workers’ compensation claims by players. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said legislation which was pushed by Saints owner …

Saints’ Vilma Sues NFL Commissioner Goodell for Defamation

Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The suit in U.S. District Court in New Orleans claims Goodell has made false statements about Vilma while discussing the NFL’s bounty investigation …