Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating allegations of cheating during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie.
[Warning: the linked video contains graphic language
The winning anglers, Jacob Runyan, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Chase Cominsky, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, were immediately disqualified. Fischer told WOIO-TV that he cut the fish open because they appeared heavier than typical walleye of that length. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley said his staff will be meeting with the agency's officers Tuesday.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lake Erie fishing tournament rocked by cheating scandal after contestants allegedly caught stuffing fish with weightsA Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's original winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
Read more »
State investigating fishermen accused of adding weights to fish to win popular Lake Erie fishing tournamentHook, line and cheater? State investigating fishermen accused of adding weights to fish to win popular Lake Erie fishing tournament.
Read more »
The professional fishing world is facing a major scandal after anglers exposed for cheatingProsecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie.
Read more »
Lake Erie fishing tournament ends in cheating controversyTwo fishermen who have been suspected of cheating in recent events were finally caught Saturday after it was discovered they had shoved weights in their fish.
Read more »
Walleye fishing tournament cheating scandal sees Jacob Runyan, partner Chase Cominsky disqualified from Cleveland event“We’ve got weights in the fish!” tournament director Jason Fischer announced to the crowd around the weigh-in stage, many with cell phone cameras. A total of about 10 sinkers were ultimately removed from the five walleye.
Read more »