"N.F.L. Says Saints Had Bounty Program to Injure Opponents."

"The bounty was financed by as many as 27 players and administered by the former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams..."

The investigation began in 2010 when an unnamed player accused the Saints of targeting opponents, including Brett Favre and Kurt Warner, who were both injured against New Orleans during its Super Bowl run.

ADDED: Gordon Smith, using the term "criminal conspiracy," asks:

Instead of talking about "putting this behind us and winning more championships in the future for our fans," shouldn't Saints owner Tom Benson be talking about getting criminal defense lawyers for his players and coaches?