Cowboys Employee Arrested For Commercial Bribery, Let A Group Enter Without Tickets
According to reports, an employee of cowboys AT&T Stadium was taken into custody on Sunday night for allegedly paying cash to allow spectators who did not have tickets to enter the event.
Cowboys Employee Arrested For Commercial Bribery, Let A Group Enter Without Tickets
The 19-year-old Diego Soto was working when the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. According to WFAA.com, he is accused of commercial bribery, a crime punishable by state incarceration.
An employee working at AT&T Stadium during the Cowboys game Sunday night was arrested for allegedly letting people who didn't have tickets into the stadium, in exchange for cash, police said. https://t.co/MDQ2gbUAlp
— WFAA (@wfaa) December 11, 2023
After allowing a group to enter the game against the Philadelphia Eagles without tickets and taking cash for admittance, an employee of AT&T Stadium was taken into custody on Sunday night.
An officer received information regarding Diego Soto’s bribery scheme from an unnamed source. When Soto was questioned by the police, he acknowledged letting a number of supporters inside in return for cash. In the state of Texas, bribery is considered a crime punishable by state imprisonment.
AT&T Stadium employee arrested for letting in ticketless fans in exchange for cash at Cowboys game, police say pic.twitter.com/Guwz9obi7Q
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) December 11, 2023
Fans scurried to secure tickets for the eagerly awaited Cowboys vs. Eagles game. They paid between $100 and $200 per for standing-only tickets.
There was an immediate sense of anxiety in the bleachers. Ninety-nine calls for different concerns, including fighting and parking infractions, were received by Arlington, Texas police during the game. Two persons were taken into custody on suspicion of public drunkenness. Because the person had an outstanding arrest warrant, police also arrested another person.
AT&T Stadium employee arrested for allowing ticketless fans in Cowboys game, Arlington police say https://t.co/LAD3cHhlGk
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) December 12, 2023
After being questioned about allowing individuals inside the stadium, the outsourced worker Soto eventually acknowledged guilt. The news site claims that he is accused with one crime of commercial bribery.
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Eagles 33–13, giving the home team a comprehensive beating.
Dallas Cowboys Employee Arrested After Allegedly Sneaking Fans Into AT&T Stadium For Money #NewsFeed
— Walter Cafeed (@WCafeed) December 12, 2023
However, the ticketing staff member can suffer severe consequences. The monetary payment’s sum has not been disclosed. Given that a nosebleed ticket at AT&T Stadium typically costs $300, the worker most likely made a good living.
From the first drive forth, the Cowboys were in complete control of the game. They defeated their division opponents 33–13 and forced a two-way tie for first place in the NFC East.
FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-
Yankees Grooming Policy Explained: Why Are Players Not Allowed To Have Bears?