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Licensee: JERRY J. NUGENT JR
Licensed As: TRAINER
Notice Number: BD 47-2021
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Batavia Downs
Notice Date: 11/17/2021
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 9 NYRCC §§ 4116.9 (c). 4119.1, 9 NYRCC §§ 4119.2
Ruling Text:
Mr Jerry Nugent Jr. on Saturday October 29th, while in the paddock after the completion of Race 8th, you did aggressively confront Mr. Jack Rice after he claimed your horse out of the said race.  You did not conduct yourself in a manner befitting the privilege of the occupational license you hold.
Having appeared before a commission representative and waived your rights to an appeal you are hereby fined and suspended for the altercation you instigated towards Mr. Rice in the Paddock.  Mr. Jerry Nugent, you are therefore suspended for 15 days and fined $500 dollars. In light of your acceptance of the recommended penalty, your penalty has been reduced to 7 days along with a reduction of your fine to $250 dollar.  Your penalty will run from December 5th and end on December 11th. You are reminded that any other incident of this nature will result in immediate suspension and an escalated fine.     
Suspended: 12/05/2021 to 12/11/2021 (7 days)
Fined: $250.00

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