Leslie Moonves Fined for Ethics Violation in LAPD Probe

The former CBS CEO pays $11,250 for attempting to influence a police investigation into sexual assault allegations against him.

Former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves agrees to pay an $11,250 fine to the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission for attempting to influence a former LAPD captain in a sexual assault investigation against him.
The incident dates back to 2017 when Moonves allegedly sought confidential information from former LAPD Captain Corey Palka regarding a police investigation into accusations made by Phyllis Gottlieb.
Moonves' actions were found to violate city ethics and insider trading laws, leading to a total of $30.5 million in fines, including the $11,250 penalty for ethics violation.
The LAPD has launched an internal investigation into Palka's involvement, and the case has sparked discussions on ethics and accountability in the media industry.
Moonves resigned from CBS in 2018 following sexual assault allegations by at least 12 women, all of which he has denied.