Sport Fishing Tournament Controversy: “White Marlin Open” says winner from Naples lied, broke rules

636076468425698649-636064189831828136-M3R-3849-1--1-Polygraph tests on the big winner of the White Marlin Open have determined the angler and crew members lied about following tournament rules, according to court documents filed on behalf of the tournament. Polygraphs administered  on behalf of the tournament determined that Philip Heasley and others crew members of the Kallianassa, which  was announced as having the winning white marlin at the close of the tournament, were “deceitful.” Heasley, of Naples, had brought in a 76.5-pound white marlin, the sole qualifying white marlin vying for the grand prize of $2.8 million. However, examination of catch logs by the tournament brought suspicion that Heasley and the crew of the Kallianassa had not followed the rules of the tournament, so officials withheld the prize money. Read the story here 13:18

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