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New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has been accused of using rewired lines in his Superdome suite to listen in on opposing team's communications during games from 2002-2004, according to an ESPN report Monday. The team has denied the allegation.



New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis


Sources: New Orleans Saints' Mickey Loomis could eavesdrop on opposing coaches during home games - ESPN

The charges have been referred to U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. It is unclear if Loomis' alleged actions would constitute a federal crime. However, it appears the statute of limitations on any possible state or federal violations has passed.

"I was made aware of the allegations on Friday," Letten said. "I can simply confirm that. I can't indicate anything else."

He said he was "not at liberty to say" who briefed him, or whether he alerted the FBI.

The explosive allegation is the latest to bedevil the Saints in what has surely been the most tumultuous off-season for a club in NFL history. Already reeling from a bounty scandal that led to Coach Sean Payton's suspension for the 2012 season as well as an 8 game suspension for Loomis, a 6-game suspension for Coach Joe Vitt, and the loss of draft picks and a $500,000 fine, the Saints now find themselves fending off a possible criminal investigation.

A spokesman for the NFL said the league was not aware of the allegations.

"This report is 1000 % false- completely inaccurate- we asked ESPN to provide us evidence to support thier allegations and they refused," said team spokesman Greg Bensel. "The team and Mickey are seeking all legal recourse regarding these false allegations."

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Sources: New Orleans Saints' Mickey Loomis could eavesdrop on opposing coaches during home games - ESPN

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