New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie voiced support for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday evening as he faces calls to resign over his handling of Ray Rice’s domestic abuse case.
{mosads}During an interview with New Jersey 101.5 FM’s “Ask the Governor” call-in show, Christie hailed Goodell, whom he worked with during the lead-up to the 2014 Super Bowl, as an honest man with great integrity, The Associated Press reported.
Christie said the NFL commissioner admitted he made a mistake with Rice’s punishment but that he should be judged on the totality of his work and keep his job.
Goodell has come under fire after a video surfaced showing the former running back punching his then-fiancee earlier this year.
The Baltimore Ravens terminated Rice’s contract last week after the video went viral. He was initially suspended for two games.