The U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee last week told the FTC it found evidence of deceptive business practices over the span of more than a decade.
The team is accused of several deceptive business practices, including withholding ticket revenue from visiting teams and refundable deposits from fans.
The Washington Commanders denied allegations they have committed financial malfeasance, urging the Federal Trade Commission to dismiss requests to investigate the team’s conduct.
Members of Congress have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying senior Washington Commanders’ executives, including team owner Dan Snyder, may have engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct, affecting thousands of fans and the NFL.