WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced the witness list for the full committee hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Addressing Domestic Violence in Professional Sports.” 

The hearing will examine the current policies of the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Hockey League (NHL) with regard to domestic violence. Specifically, the hearing will examine how those policies deter violent acts, promote awareness, provide due process, and punish those who commit acts of domestic violence. The hearing will also examine future policies that are being considered for implementation.

WITNESS LIST*:

•         Mr. Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President of Football Operations, National Football League (NFL)

•         Mr. Joe Torre, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Major League Baseball (MLB)

•         Ms. Virginia Seitz, Counsel, Major League Baseball Players Association 

•         Ms. Kathleen Behrens, Executive Vice President, Social Responsibility & Player Programs, National Basketball Association (NBA)

•         Ms. Michele Roberts, Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association

•         Ms. Jessica Berman, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, National Hockey League (NHL)

•         Mr. Steve Fehr, Special Counsel, National Hockey League Players’ Association

The National Football League Players’ Association refused to send a representative. 

*Witness not necessarily in order of testimony.

For reporters interested in reserving a seat, please contact the press gallery:

• Periodical Press Gallery – 202-224-0265
• Radio/Television Gallery – 202-224-6421
• Press Photographers Gallery – 202-224-6548
• Daily Press Gallery – 202-224-0241

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for the webcast hearing, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.

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