Child Please: Chad OchoCinco Fined $20,000 For “Bribe”

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Published: November 13, 2009

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... fined $20,000 for flashing a dollar bill at an official during a replay review in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 17-7 win against the Baltimore Ravens.

He had what appeared to be a first down catch over two Raven defenders before Baltimore threw the challenge flag. The play was overturned and the Bengals were forced to punt.

What urked the league office was his use of the word “bribe” during postgame remarks. 

Ray Anderson imposed the fine on Ochocinco for violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (b), of the Playing Rules which prohibits use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures toward game officials.

He was also in violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 (f) of the Playing Rules which prohibits possession or use of extraneous objects that are not part of the uniform during the game on the field or sideline.

In a letter to Ochocinco, Anderson said, “The very appearance of impropriety is not acceptable. Your conduct...

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