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- Jun 21, 2003
How can there be an objective scandal in FS if that implies outright cheating? The ISU wouldn't allow that in the first place.
The ISU is an association of national federations. It is up to the ISU membership to regulate themselves. I think there is a lot of looking the other way, quid pro quo, etc., that the ISU accepts as "business as usual."
It is the same with the International Olympic Committee. For instance, it is no secret that countries vying to host future Olympics games are expected to shower members of the IOC with various perks and favors. This isn't considered bribery, it is just how the corporate culture of the IOC works. (Although the organizing committee for the Salt Lake City Olympics went too far and had to resign en masse in disgrace.)