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Ominous accusations are floating around about the Cleveland Browns.
And no, the rumors have nothing to do with Johnny Manziel.
According to one well-known former Cleveland radio personality, something fishy is going on in Berea.
Following the Browns' 33-27 loss to the Ravens last night, former 92.3 The Fan personality Joe Lull took to Twitter to air some of the Browns' alleged dirty laundry.
Can't change the owner. Everyone below Haslam I want OUT. Don't make me expose those sexual harassment rumors... @923TheFan wouldn't like it
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
From what I've heard, some quite unseemly behavior been emanating from all levels of Browns org. Time to clean house TOP TO BOTTOM.
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
That's all I can say. Ask the women who used to work for the Browns how they feel about their work experience... #EndTheFratHouse
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
Browns better clean house, and fast. That's what I'm saying. Word is spreading on this abomination of an organization & it'll catch up soon.
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
One of the top execs with the Cleveland Browns would like to talk to me... everyday "Joe Fan"... But there's "nothing to be seen here." OK
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
Under the imminent threat of legal action, I'll stick to what I've said thus far (and what I've been told so far). Nothing more...
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
I want my team to be something worth rooting for. That simple. I have no agenda beyond Browns organization winning and being morally correct
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
Media or not, I've always strived to be fair. I'll hear Alec out tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/j9Bjc1WCch
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
Some very interesting words, indeed.
One prominent member of the local media, Orange & Brown Report's Lane Adkins, came to Lull's defense, and supported his claims.
Say what you want, think what you want, @LullOnSports is speaking the truth
— LA (@TheRealLA__) December 1, 2015
Nice, #EndTheFratHouse ......and one exec's wife that is beyond clueless to what he's been up to #StoryForAnotherDay https://t.co/xQK9UHDV29
— LA (@TheRealLA__) December 1, 2015
You may not like @LullOnSports or respect what he said, but his intentions are not self-serving here
— LA (@TheRealLA__) December 1, 2015
Adkins is typically spot-on with his analysis and insight, making Lull's claims seem based in some truth.
It is important to note that Lull's claims have not been proven with substantial evidence. Based on Lull's prior credibility, we can speculate that the rumors and allegations might at least some founding. However, we cannot definitively state any accusations as fact at the current time. It's important to remember this.
The next step is not set in stone. Lull will largely have to keep quiet, or risk legal action by the Browns.
As this situation unfolds, members of the national media will now likely dig for further information, which may or may not uncover evidence and validate Lull's claims.
Either way, a seed of doubt has been planted: Is the dysfunction in Berea deeper and more serious than we first thought? We may soon find out.
UPDATE #1: DBN reached out to the Browns for a comment early Tuesday morning. As of 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Browns PR had not responded to the request for comment.
UPDATE #2: According to Lull, Browns President Alec Scheiner reached out to him Tuesday afternoon.
The conversation sounds like it was interesting.
I just spoke with Browns President Alec Scheiner. We discussed the allegations of sexual harassment within the Browns organization...
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
I asked Scheiner "have their been any incidents of sexual harassment in the organization which have resulted in non-disclosure agreements?"
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
Scheiner: "I won't get into any specifics on any specific rumors."
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
I appreciate Scheiner reaching out to have his say...
— Joe Lull (@LullOnSports) December 1, 2015
As Lull tweeted, it's now up to the local and national media to uncover evidence and determine the truth of Lull's claims.