Ken Jennings Fined $45,000 for Currency Violation at LAX, Casting Doubt on His Role as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host
Los Angeles, California – Notable “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, famous for his long-standing winning streak on the show, found himself in a compromising situation at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month. Jennings, who was returning from a trip to France, failed to declare over $150,000 in foreign currency, a serious violation of U.S. federal regulations that require travelers to report sums exceeding $10,000. Upon his return, airport authorities discovered the undeclared money, and Jennings …