[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Nov-14-05 AT 00:29AM (EST)[/font][p]In a highly unusual turn, angler Paul Tormanen of Lees Summit, Mo., was arrested and charged with contest fraud by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries following his weigh-in. Tormanen was subsequently disqualified from the tournament and — after admitting he violated state law — was banned from all future BASS tournaments for his unsportsmanlike conduct. Conduct in BASS tournaments that reflects unfavorably on sportsmanship or fair competition are grounds for disqualification.

"We appreciate the help of the angler who alerted us to this misconduct so that we could act swiftly," said BASS tournament manager Jon Stewart. "This type of behavior will never be tolerated in any of our tournaments."


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