That doesn't necessarily mean anything in this case. If you are involved in a car accident and you are cited but don't show up to contest the ticket, the citation cannot be used by the other party in a civil action for damages; at least in the state of Washington. Most states have adopted the uniform motor vehicle code, so it is likely the same in most, if not all states. The same principle would apply here. Osteen's attorney could simply say it wasn't worth the time and money to contest a mere $3,000 FAA fine. As I said on another thread, it is possible this is the very reason Victoria did not contest the fine and is why the judge may keep the report out of this trial as he should.
Wow. And I thouht Rusty lost his touch after the Clemens fiasco.
I never thought about it that way but you make a very good point.