March 17, 1999 - I.O.C. Expels Six Members Over Bribery Scandal
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratifies the expulsion of six of its members for accepting inappropriate benefits in connection with Salt Lake City's bid for the 2002 Winter Olympics. IOC investigation revealed that the six expelled members accepted more than $800,000 worth of benefits from Salt Lake City officials before the IOC awarded the games to Utah's capital city.
Related resources:
- International Olympic Committee
- Head of Olympics Expels 6 Members in Payoff Scandal (N.Y. Times)
- Crimes A to Z: Bribery (FindLaw)
