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　　In a statement published by Riot Games, it was announced that Team Dignitas owner, Michael 'ODEE' O'Dell, will receive a $1,000 fine for "offensive and vulgar language". These comments were made in Twitch chat during an episode of "Summoning Insight." O'Dell also threatened to bar the organization from press relations if he was banned from the chat. We have reached out to ODEE for comment.

　　Read the full statement below:

　　Owner: Michael O’Dell / Odee

　　Region: North America

　　Date of Ruling: 6/4/14

　　Subject: Fine; Violation of LCS Ruleset

FACTS

　　Additionally, to prevent his outburst from being censored by the moderators, O'Dell threatened to block press access to the team. This behavior is unprofessional and unbecoming of an LCS owner.

RELEVANT RULES

　　A Team Member may not engage in any activity which is deemed by the LCS to be immoral, disgraceful, or contrary to conventional standards of proper ethical behavior.

RULING

COMPETITION PENALTIES

　　Fined $1,000 USD