Ethics Panel Rejects Proposed $11,250 Fine for Leslie Moonves as Too Low MSN – Dakota Smithand Meg James (Los Angeles Times) | Published: 2/21/2024 The Los Angeles Ethics Commission rejected a proposed settlement between the city and former CBS Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves, saying a tougher penalty was warranted for Moonves, who had been accused of interfering with a police investigation into sexual assault allegations against him. [read post]