I once banned a nationally known titled player from events I directed for alcoholism (and the boorish behaviour thereof.) Letter to USCF and to player.
A few years later, I relented due to the appeals for mercy by others against my better judgement. Sometimes it’s nice to be wrong. The player was a perfect gentleman from then on.
I like to think that he lived 6 weeks longer than he would have otherwise due to our ban. RIP.