NFL Fan Code of Conduct Enforceability Center of Current Court Case
By Ellen Rugeley
Almost two years ago, Jason Ensign was forcibly detained by private security guards during a Chief-Chargers game at Qualcomm Stadium. Guards attempted to remove Ensign after he yelled obscenities and flipped his middle finger at other fans. This incident led to a legal battle that posed an important question: Can the NFL’s fan code of conduct be enforced?
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith charged Ensign with misdemeanor battery for punching and biting a secu