CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The statue of former Carolina Panthers’ owner Jerry Richardson is being removed from Bank of America Stadium.
The Carolina Panthers released this statement on Twitter:
“We were aware of the most recent conversation surrounding the Jerry Richardson statue and are concerned there may be attempts to take it down. We are moving the statue in the interest of public safety.”
Currently, South Graham Street is closed between West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Mint Street so crews can remove the statue. The Charlotte Department of Transportation says the road is expected to reopen by 8pm.
Learn more about the investigation into Richardson for workplace misconduct and the fines he received by the NFL by clicking HERE.
