Deadspin | Vince McMahon served federal grand-jury subpoena
Deadspin | Vince McMahon served federal grand-jury subpoena
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Vince McMahon served federal grand-jury subpoena
The government’s investigation into alleged hush payments made by McMahon is still ongoing
ByEric Blum
Published6 hours ago
We will indeed be talking about this for a long time.Screenshot: CNBC
After more than a year entangled with an alleged hush-payment scandal, WWE executive chairman Vince McMahon had a federal grand jury subpoena executed on him through federal law enforcement agents and a search warrant last month, according to a company disclosure. The filing made through the Securities and Exchange Commission is the latest chapter in the ongoing investigation into money McMahon allegedly paid to quash sexual harassment claims over the last several years.
WWE acknowledged the subpoena in the filing, also stating McMahon is on medical leave after major spinal surgery on July 21. The filing also reiterated that while the government investigation into McMahon and the payments are ongoing, no charges have been brought against the 77-year-old. WWE CEO Nick Khan didn’t provide further com
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A WWE statement read that the company received demands for documents related to the investigation as part of the filing. “We believe this is a continuation of the investigation that commenced last summer. WWE has cooperated throughout and fully understands and respects the government’s need for a complete process,” the company’s statement read.
