Lemon’s Suspension Upheld
Photo: BC Lions
TORONTO – An independent arbitrator has upheld the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) indefinite suspension of defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for wagering on CFL games, including one in which he played.
“We respect the arbitrator’s decision and the important precedent that has been established,” said CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie. “The integrity of any sport is paramount. Players, fans and anyone associated with our game must be able to believe in the league’s fairness of competition.
“Today’s decision upholds that standard and underscores the CFL’s position against match manipulation.”
The league originally levied an indefinite suspension against Mr. Lemon on April 24 for wagering on CFL games in 2021 while a member of the Calgary Stampeders, including one in which he played. His actions at the time violated a longstanding CFL policy. Mr. Lemon’s appeal of the suspension was heard on August 2 and 5.
The independent arbitrator’s decision is binding.
(CFL Communications)
Banning him is the right thing to do.👏
So, Shawn Lemon is not reinstated for a lousy little bet and Chad Kelley is reinstated for sexually harassing a female co-worker! What a cluster____!
No he did not sexually harrass. He violated the so called Gender Violence policy – you see there’s this thing called Reactionary Abuse – Narcissist types do this.
These women just go along and along and along – and then finally they do something that is so blindsiding that guys like Chad Kelly “flip out”….and he’s the one that took the bait.
They all want to be treated as equals until they actually are.
Shawn Lemon on the other hand. The Players read this.
Fellas – get together and disband your union.