The body of a woman missing in the Dominican Republic since 2021 was discovered earlier this year on a property that was owned by NFL veteran Michael Pennel Jr. at the time she disappeared, two Dominican sources close to the investigation told ESPN.
The sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Pennel is considered a person of interest in the case.
An attorney for Pennel said the player did not know the woman and was not in the country at the time she disappeared. In a text message response to ESPN, Pennel labeled the story "fake news."
[…]
Responding to a text, Pennel said, "This isn't a story. I'm not legally involved. This is fake news being reported. I'd advise you to speak with my agent/lawyer ... before writing a false story. Damaging my reputation."