Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, Securities and Exchange Commission reach settlement after lengthy probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission said it reached a settlement agreement with WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, which requires he pay a civil penalty and reimburse the WWE $1.33 million following a yearslong probe over undisclosed settlements.
Vince McMahon agrees to fine, restitution in WWE 'hush money' probe
Vince McMahon, the former executive chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has agreed to pay $1.7 million in fines and restitution for violating U.S. securities laws, authorities said Friday.
Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon settles SEC charges over undisclosed settlements
Vince McMahon agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges over settlements he made on behalf of himself and World Wrestling Entertainment without properly disclosing them to the company’s board of directors,
WWE Founder Vince McMahon Pays $1.7 Million Settlement Over Payoffs
As part of a settlement agreement, McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse WWE approximately $1.33 million. Vince McMahon, who left his longtime perch at WWE under a cloud last year,
Vince McMahon Reaches Agreement with SEC over Failure to Disclose Settlement Payments
Former WWE chairman, CEO and head of creative Vince McMahon reached a $1.7 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday
Former WWE boss Vince McMahon pays $1.7mn to settle SEC hush money charges
Vince McMahon has agreed to pay more than $1.7mn to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges for failing to disclose payments made to two women during his time as chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment.
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