SeaWorld subject of federal probes related to CNN’s ‘Blackfish’ documentary
On Friday, SeaWorld revealed that both the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating them for matters related to CNN’s “Blackfish” documentary.1 “The investigations are looking into ‘disclosures and public statements’ made by company executives in August 2014 or earlier ‘regarding the impact of the ‘Blackfish’ documentary’ and SeaWorld’s stock, according to the public filing.” 2 Blackfish was released by CNN in 2013 and detailed alleged mistreatment of orca whales by SeaWorld workers. SeaWorld responded by calling the documentary false, misleading and “emotionally manipulative.” 3 RELATED ARTICLES: SeaWorld has announced they’re ending live whale shows Ringling Bros. is...
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