Yeah, I think the more focus there is on Goodell and the NFL's mishandling of the Rice situation, the less of a chance Hardy get's cut before the end of the season. Richardson defended the Panther's handling of Hardy during some fundraiser last night and he was back in practice today.
The thing about the Hardy case is it's not just a lack of video, there is a lack of any hard evidence whatsoever. You've got a phone call to 911 made by Hardy accusing Holder of losing her shit, the police finding some guns at his place, and then a bunch of conflicting witness testimony. At it's heart, its your classic he said/she said case, and even if he actually beat the shit out of her, a good lawyer will easily be able to show reasonable doubt to a jury. Then what are the NFL/Panthers supposed to do?