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Licensee: DONALD M. NILES JR
Licensed As: Owner, Trainer, Provisional Driver
Notice Number: BD 26-2023
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Batavia Downs
Notice Date: 10/13/2023
Ruling Type: Fine & Suspension
Rule(s): 4119.1,4119.3,4119.2
Ruling Text:
On October 4, 2023,  Mr Niles did physically and verbally assault another licensee by improper contact of said licensee in the barn area at Batavia Downs.  This is conduct detrimental to the best interest of racing.  Mr.Niles is hereby issued a 60 day (Reduced to 30 days without appeal) full suspension of his occupational license beginning October 15th, 2023.  Furthermore, Mr. Niles is fined $1,000 (Reduced to $500 without appeal).  Further violations of this nature will result in greater penalties.  (Formal hearing and appeal rights waived).
Suspended: 10/15/2023. to 11/13/2023 (30 days)Fined: $500.00
Suspended: 10/15/2023 to 11/13/2023 (30 days)
Fined: $500.00

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