NFL fines and suspends Lions President Tom Lewand

Detroit (WXYZ) - The NFL says they will suspend Lions President Tom Lewand $100,000 and suspend him for 30 days.  The NFL says Lewand violated their personal conduct policy. 

Lewand's suspension will begin August 25th.  He will also do community service.  Lewand is expected back to work September 24th. 

STATEMENT FROM LIONS PRESIDENT TOM LEWAND:

“I remain committed to accepting all of the consequences of my actions, including those in the Commissioner’s decision. I am deeply grateful for the support I have received from the Ford family, the Lions organization, numerous colleagues, and many of our tremendous fans. Most important, my focus today is on moving forward to help our team and our organization prepare for an exciting 2010 season.”

STATEMENT FROM OWNER AND CHAIRMAN WILLIAM CLAY FORD:

“Tom continues to have my full support. I applaud him for the way he owned up to his mistake and for how he has openly and positively dealt with this situation."

“We have a strong organization, thanks in large part to Tom’s leadership since he became team President, and I am confident that our organization will be able to operate efficiently until Tom returns from the League-imposed suspension.”

Lewand pleaded guilty July 9th and was sentenced to six months of probation with $870 in fines and costs.

Lewand was arrested June 25th after he was pulled over for DUI.