Michael Lombardi remains on leave amid UNC investigation

Michael Lombardi University of North Carolina college football administrative leave Tom Mars

Michael Lombardi, the general manager for the University of North Carolina, remains on paid administrative leave as the university continues an investigation into allegations stemming from a former employee's human resources complaint.

Lombardi, who earns an annual salary of $1.5 million, has been on leave since July 27. The university's Office of University Counsel is handling the probe, which the school has noted involves confidential personal issues.

Lombardi’s attorney, Tom Mars, has publicly criticized the investigation, describing it to media outlets as a ‘witch hunt’ and a ‘snipe hunt.’ Mars argued that if the university had sufficient grounds to terminate Lombardi for cause, they would have done so by now rather than conducting a lengthy inquiry. The College Sports Commission is also reportedly conducting a separate inquiry into the matter.

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College Sports Commission · Michael Lombardi · Tom Mars · University of North Carolina

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[● 3 SOURCES] Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave on July 27. thesportsrush.com · www.nbcsports.com · www.sportskeeda.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Michael Lombardi’s attorney, Tom Mars, characterized the University of North Carolina investigation as a ‘witch hunt’ and a ‘snipe hunt’. thesportsrush.com · www.nbcsports.com · www.sportskeeda.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation was prompted by a human resources complaint filed by a former employee. www.nbcsports.com · www.sportskeeda.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Michael Lombardi earns an annual salary of $1.5 million. thesportsrush.com · www.nbcsports.com · www.sportskeeda.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The University of North Carolina is investigating allegations tied to personnel actions involving Michael Lombardi. thesportsrush.com · www.sportskeeda.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The university's Office of University Counsel is conducting the investigation. thesportsrush.com · www.sportskeeda.com

Sources

Michael Lombardi UNC Investigation Status [thesportsrush.com]

14 days ago

UNC G. M. Michael Lombardi's lawyer calls ongoing investigation a "witch hunt" [www.nbcsports.com]

16 days ago

"Far-ranging lengthy witch hunt": UNC GM Michael Lombardi's lawyer rips Tar Heels program amid ongoing investigation [www.sportskeeda.com]

15 days ago