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"Mr. Brady's affirmative action to ensure that this information would not be available leads me to conclude that he was attempting to conceal evidence of his personal involvement in the tampering scheme, just as he concealed for months the fact that he had destroyed the cellphone requested by investigators."
NEW YORK (AP) — Excerpts from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to uphold New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension:
THE CONCLUSION:
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REASONING FOR THE PUNISHMENT:
THE EVIDENCE:
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