Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Investigation with the DOJ

Southern Glazer's, one of the nation's largest alcohol distributors, has agreed to pay $12.5 million to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into improper payments and bribery. The settlement includes a non-prosecution agreement with the DOJ and confirmation from the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau that it won't pursue further action. This resolution closes a longstanding federal inquiry into the distributor's conduct.