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The platform started farming out the task to UMA in early 2022, when it reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over allegations that it had violated U.S. rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Judge Patrick Lynch KC told the former teacher that he had violated the trust placed in him "in the grossest manner".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Last month, the House Ethics Committee found the Florida representative had violated Federal Election Commission regulations and failed to uphold the Code of Ethics for Government Service.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

In November, Torres told The Times he had received a notice stating that he had violated the motel’s prohibition on guests and was in danger of being expelled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

That afternoon, he was brought before the tribal chieftains, who asked him why he had violated the Tradition.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho