I'm not sure what more Goodell could do with Greg Hardy. The NFL sued to get access to the evidence (including the photos) presented at Hardy's trial. It was after seeing the photos that Goodell issued a 10-game suspension (more than allowed by the collective bargaining agreement with the players' union as another…

Just a point of clarification...the NFL sued for access to exhibits in the case (the evidence and photos) after Hardy's conviction.