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Have any public figures or organizations been penalized for violating public policies legislation?

Karter Tolley

Hey there!

Have any public figures or organizations been penalized for violating public policies legislation? Oh boy, do I have some stories for you.

Let's start with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. Back in 2012, she caused quite the scandal during her concert in St. Petersburg, Russia, when she spoke out in support of LGBTQ+ rights. This was a big no-no in Russia, where a law had been passed banning the "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations". The result? A fine of around $10,000 and a warning that further violations could result in a ban from performing in Russia altogether.

But Madonna isn't the only one. In 2017, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) stripped the University of Louisville of its 2013 national championship title after it was discovered that the team had been involved in a scandal where escorts were paid to have sex with players and recruits. Talk about violating public policies legislation.

And remember when Cambridge Analytica had all of us shaking in our boots with their creepy data-mining practices? Well, they not only violated Facebook's terms of service, but they also faced penalties from the UK government for their role in the Brexit referendum.

But it's not just individuals or companies that are getting penalized. In 2020, the United States Environmental Protection Agency fined Amazon $122,000 for selling and distributing illegal pesticides through their third-party marketplace. Apparently, Amazon didn't properly vet their vendors and allowed banned pesticides to be sold on their site, which is a big no-no.

So there you have it, folks. Public figures and organizations getting penalized for violating public policies legislation is nothing new. From Madonna speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ laws to Amazon allowing illegal pesticides to be sold on their site, it seems like everyone's getting in trouble these days.

But hey, at least we can take comfort in knowing that there are consequences for breaking the rules. Now if only we could convince certain politicians to follow suit...