"You'd be surprised how many people violate rules through ignorance," he said.

In January 1991, he was given an additional two years' probation for violating his original probation through additional cocaine use.

They were convicted in July of violating tax and racketeering laws through fraudulent stock trades.

BTL challenged the agreement, saying it violated the 15 year exclusive contract given to them through 2002.

The commission found an April episode of the show violated the indecency rules through a series of sexually suggestive and explicit scenes.

In return, compliant contractors cut costs by obtaining labor peace, and they were allowed to violate union regulations through "sweetheart deals."

"What value does collective bargaining have if you can violate it through the legislative process?"

Ms. Bell-Elkins said they could also be charged with violating the student code and face hearings through the university's judicial system.

Both are charged with "violating state secrets through negligence."

The executive said the team contends that Brown violated terms of his contract through various acts of insubordination.