Vince McMahon to Pay $1.7 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Payments
Vince McMahon has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement with the SEC over undisclosed hush money payments made without informing WWE's board.
As today’s resolution shows, much of that speculation was misguided and misleading.
Vince McMahon Reportedly Drops $1.7 Million To Settle Hush Money Case
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In the end, there was never anything more to this than minor accounting errors with regard to some personal payments that I made several years ago while I was CEO of WWE. I’m thrilled that I can now put all this behind me.
Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments
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McMahon has been embattled in recent years with allegations of sexual misconduct. In January 2024, McMahon stepped down as chairman of TKO, WWE’s parent company, following allegations of sexual assault and trafficking.
Ex-WWE CEO Vince McMahon settles SEC charges over undisclosed settlements | Business
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“During his time leading WWE, Vince McMahon acted as if rules did not apply to him, and now we have confirmation that he repeatedly broke the law to cover up his horrifying behavior, including human trafficking.”
Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to settle SEC allegations over hush money agreements
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During his time leading WWE, Vince McMahon acted as if rules did not apply to him, and now we have confirmation that he repeatedly broke the law to cover up his horrifying behavior, including human trafficking.
SEC charges former WWE boss Vince McMahon over undisclosed settlements with two women
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The case is closed. Today ends nearly three years of investigation by different governmental agencies... In the end, there was never anything more to this than minor accounting errors with regard to some personal payments that I made several years ago while I was CEO of WWE.
Vince McMahon settles with SEC over hush money agreements as civil assault case continues
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The SEC said that McMahon, without admitting or denying its findings, agreed to cease and desist from violating certain provisions, pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse WWE approximately $1.3m.
Vince McMahon reaches deal with SEC over sexual misconduct claim settlements
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Company executives cannot enter into material agreements on behalf of the company they serve and withhold that information from the company’s control functions and auditor.
Ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon settles SEC charges over undisclosed agreements with two women
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During his time leading WWE, Vince McMahon acted as if rules did not apply to him, and now we have confirmation that he repeatedly broke the law to cover up his horrifying behavior, including human trafficking.
Vince McMahon to pay more than $1.7 million over hush money payments
USA TODAY·3M·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Today ends nearly three years of investigation by different governmental agencies. There has been a great deal of speculation about what exactly the government was investigating and what the outcome would be. As today’s resolution shows, much of that speculation was misguided and misleading.
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon reaches deal with SEC over undisclosed settlement agreements
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Vince McMahon, SEC Make Deal On Settlement Payments
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Summary
Vince McMahon, former WWE CEO, settled SEC charges related to undisclosed payouts totaling $10.5 million made to two women to cover up allegations against him, impacting WWE's financial disclosures.
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