Floyd Teague, a former Bristol County Deputy Sheriff, was fined $65,000 for conducting an illegal property auction on behalf of his spouse, which violated ethical standards.
The State Ethics Commission reported that Teague's actions, which included placing a bid for an unoccupied home he was supposed to auction, resulted in a lack of opportunity for other bidders.
After the auction, Teague aided his wife in renovating the home, which they sold for a considerable profit without reporting any gains on their tax returns.
Teague's activities raised ethical concerns since he was required to maintain impartiality as a public servant, and his actions gave him and his wife unfair economic advantages.
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