James Talarico Launches 'Ken Paxton Corruption Hotline'

Manchester City has lodged a “comprehensive” appeal after an independent commission published findings of large-scale rule-breaking under the Premier League’s financial regulations. In a short statement, the club said the opinion is “unsafe” and includes “clear material errors” involving law, principle and fact. The appeal follows a verdict released by the Premier League on Tuesday, in which the Abu Dhabi-controlled club was found “guilty of all charges” related to serious breaches from 2009-18. City said it filed the appeal on Thursday evening ahead of Friday’s deadline, reaffirming that it is innocent. Under league rules, the chair of the original three-person disciplinary commission must appoint a new three-person appeal board, including at least one member who has held judicial office. A hearing is expected within 12 weeks and cannot last more than five consecutive days; sanctions such as fines, suspension, points deduction or expulsion are possible.