All articles tagged with #violation
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
The NFL is reviewing a violation by the Ravens for misreporting Lamar Jackson's practice status, which could lead to heavy fines and loss of draft picks, as the league investigates whether the team intentionally tried to deceive opponents about Jackson's availability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for violating the league’s gambling policies, including betting on games and disclosing confidential information to sports bettors. Porter's actions led to unusual betting activity and his associate placing an $80,000 bet on him to underperform in a game. The NBA's investigation found that Porter placed at least 13 bets during the 2023-24 season, leading to his severe punishment and ban. The National Basketball Players Association acknowledged the ban and emphasized the importance of adhering to league gambling policies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Actor Pierce Brosnan pleaded guilty to walking off a designated path in Yellowstone National Park and was ordered to pay a $1,500 fine. He apologized for the "impulsive mistake" on Instagram, expressing regret and emphasizing his respect for the natural world. Brosnan, known for his role as James Bond, was filming in Montana at the time of the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking off the designated path in Yellowstone National Park's thermal areas and is ordered to pay a $1,500 fine. The "James Bond" star apologized for the incident, acknowledging his impulsive mistake and expressing deep regret for trespassing in the sensitive area. Brosnan, known for his environmental advocacy, was filming in Montana at the time of the violation and has since transitioned to roles in the DC Universe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
Elon Musk's post on X was taken down for violating the platform's rules after he shared a graphic video clip in response to a news report critical of his and other influencers' politicization of lawlessness and violence in Haiti, including unverified claims of cannibalism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
ChatGPT, an AI language model, has stated that asking it to repeat words indefinitely is a violation of its terms of service.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference has announced that the University of Michigan football program has violated the Sportsmanship Policy by conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years, resulting in an unfair competitive advantage. As a penalty, the team's Head Football Coach will be suspended for the remaining games of the 2023 regular season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference has announced that the University of Michigan football program has violated the Sportsmanship Policy by conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years, resulting in an unfair competitive advantage. As a penalty, the team's Head Football Coach will be suspended for the remaining games of the 2023 regular season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Former President Donald Trump was fined $10,000 by a judge in his New York fraud trial for violating a gag order. The judge called Trump to the stand and found him "not credible" when he denied breaking the limited gag order. Trump had made comments to reporters during a break, criticizing the trial's law clerk and the judge. The judge ordered the fine on top of a previous $5,000 fine for a similar offense. Trump's lawyers argued that he was referring to Michael Cohen, not the law clerk, but the judge rejected this explanation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The NFL is investigating why Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson was not listed on the team's injury report despite experiencing headaches and feeling unwell before their Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson played only six snaps and had one carry for three yards in the game. The Falcons could face fines if found in violation of injury reporting rules.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Reese's may be violating state and federal laws with its sweepstakes offer advertised on packs of peanut butter cups. The promotion states "You could win $25,000," but only after purchasing and opening the package can consumers see the small print stating that no purchase is necessary to enter. Consumer advocate Edgar Dworsky raised concerns about the lack of signs indicating no purchase is necessary in candy displays across multiple states. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated it cannot comment on specific companies but enforces laws against "unfair and deceptive acts." Hershey Co., the owner of Reese's, has not responded to requests for comment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued for an alleged violation of a protective order. Bridges is facing charges of child abuse, injury to personal property, and violating the protective order by threatening his ex-girlfriend and damaging her car. He turned himself in, appeared before a judge, and was released on bond. Bridges is currently serving probation for a previous domestic violence charge and could face further consequences if convicted of violating the protective order. The Charlotte Hornets are gathering more information on the situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SEC.gov
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co. with violating whistleblower protection rules by requiring employees to sign agreements that prohibited the disclosure of confidential information to third parties, without exceptions for potential SEC whistleblowers. The company also required departing employees to sign releases affirming that they had not filed any complaints with government agencies in order to receive deferred compensation. D. E. Shaw has agreed to pay $10 million to settle the charges. The SEC's order finds that the company violated Rule 21F-17(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSET
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival has been found to have violated numerous health standards, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). The festival, which took place ahead of a storm, failed to meet the required safety measures, putting attendees at risk.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Lionel Messi has once again failed to speak with reporters after Inter Miami's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC, marking a second violation of MLS media rules. All players are required to be available to the media after games, but Messi was not made available after his MLS debut and has now skipped two post-game interviews. It remains unclear if Miami or Messi will face any sanctions for these violations.