Lions president Rod Wood said his team followed the law when it came to how it approached the hiring process with Matt Patricia earlier this year, even if they didn’t uncover a 22-year-old aggravated sexual assault indictment.
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Wood: Lions followed law with Patricia hiring
The Lions would have been within their legal right to ask Matt Patricia about past arrests, but it’s not necessarily common practice.
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How Lions might have missed Matt Patricia allegation
Lions coach Matt Patricia passionately expressed his innocence in regard to a 1996 aggravated sexual assault indictment that he said was brought up to hurt him and those around him.
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Patricia on case: ‘Innocent then, innocent now’
Lions owner Martha Ford, president Rod Wood and general manager Bob Quinn said they are standing by Matt Patricia as the Lions “continue to support” the first-time head coach after a 1996 sexual assault allegation against him resurfaced Wednesday night.
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Lions support Patricia after ’96 charge resurfaces
