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Detroit Tigers Assistant GM Resigns Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation

Sam Menzin stepped down after allegations of sending unsolicited lewd photos to female staff were confirmed through an internal investigation.

Detroit Tigers vice president and assistant general manager Sam Menzin during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
A general exterior view of the main gate entrance at Comerica Park as fans line up to enter prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park on August 31, 2024 in Detroit.
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Overview

  • Sam Menzin, Assistant General Manager of the Detroit Tigers, resigned last Thursday as the team was preparing to terminate him over misconduct allegations.
  • An internal investigation confirmed reports that Menzin sent unsolicited photos of his genitals via Snapchat to at least three women, including two former Tigers employees, dating back to 2017.
  • The use of Snapchat, which deletes messages after viewing, contributed to the delayed reporting of the incidents and hindered earlier detection.
  • Victims cited concerns over power dynamics and skepticism about their claims as reasons for not reporting the misconduct sooner.
  • The Tigers reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a safe and respectful workplace, emphasizing that such behavior is entirely against their organizational standards.