CEO accused of choking and threatening man on cruise ship over barefoot dancing incident
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The CEO of a California-based financial services company faces a federal assault charge of choking a man on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The incident happened early Monday in international waters on the Resilient Lady cruise ship, according to a federal criminal complaint. Authorities allege that Kenneth DeGiorgio, the CEO of First American Financial Corp.
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Main Idea: First American Financial Corp. CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio faces a federal assault charge after allegedly choking a man during a cruise ship dispute over barefoot dancing.
Key Points:
- The incident allegedly happened on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship in international waters early Monday.
- A complaint says the dispute started after DeGiorgio’s wife asked a barefoot dancer to put on shoes.
- Security video reportedly showed DeGiorgio choking the man, who said he felt extreme force and heard threats to kill him.
- DeGiorgio was kept in his room until the ship reached Puerto Rico, while his legal team says he was defending his wife.
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A CEO assault charge can shake trust in First American Financial Corp. And may worry customers, workers, and investors about leadership and company stability.
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