Tyson pleaded guilty to both misdemeanors in a district court in
According to an incident report provided by the
When officers arrived, they tried to wake Tyson but said his movements were “sluggish and uncoordinated” and there was an odor of intoxicants on his breath and body. His clothes were found on the floor.
A few days later, Tyson sent a companywide email apologizing for the incident, saying he was embarrassed and was getting counseling for alcohol abuse.
In early December, Tyson Foods’ board said a committee of directors had reviewed the incident and taken unspecified actions.
“The board supports
But some investors have questioned a September leadership shake-up that elevated the 32-year-old
“Look, those of us who have followed Tyson for a long time are used to the company… putting people into the CFO role who have 20-plus years of experience in the finance track,” said
Tyson President and CEO
“Don’t forget about the fact that he’s been involved in this business essentially his whole life,” King added.
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