Greg Hardy’s domestic violence case added on to the already bad reputation for the National Football League

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy leaves the Mecklenburg County Courthouse with the media seeking comment on Feb. 9, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. Hardy's domestic-abuse case was abruptly dismissed Monday because his accuser is believed to have reached an undisclosed civil settlement with Hardy could not be found to testify. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS)