Mike Tyson fined on Capri for jet ski violation
(ANSA) - Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was fined on the island of Capri for riding his
jet ski too close to shore and endangering bathers.
The incident took place on Thursday and 'Iron Mike' became one of the latest victims of Transport Minister Pietro Lunardi's crackdown on boating violations this summer, which last week claimed the lives of two swimmers who were hit by speedboats.
Tyson apologised for the violation and said he was not aware of the distance limit from the shore for motorised craft.
He was fined a total of 340 euros for riding his jet ski too close to shore and and during a time period where jet use is not allowed. Tyson arrived in Capri from Sardinia where he was accused by a model of physical abuse for her alleged refusal to have sex with him.
The incident reportedly took place on his yacht, 'Summer Wind'.
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RE : Tyson fined for jet ski
RE : Tyson fined for jet ski violation.
Rome (AP) source reported other charge for his not
wearing a helmet. Rome Police Marshall Capello Tramparulo was the investigating officer. Do you
have a website for this police authority or could you forward my message to them? I am interested in Italy's personal watercraft helmet law. Thx.