In several cases, punitive measures are imposed such as demotion or dishonorable dismissal. He refused the resulting demotion and reassignment to Indianapolis, Indiana, preferring to resign. He then retaliated and reassigned Harris, which she believed to be a "de facto" demotion. The demotion or removal is sometimes termed revocation. She said her demotion was political retribution. After a midseason demotion to the Curve, Rojas rejoined the Indians in September. They appealed against their demotion, but were unsuccessful. His inefficiency at the job resulted in his demotion to a floor sweeper. Several were executed, while many others were punished by demotion or exile. The army refused to cite any reasons for his demotion. He denied this was a demotion of Swan. If they refused, they faced demotion and hard labour. The circumstances behind his demotion are controversial. Bruner and management created a "culture of fear" of demotion or firing among developers. After this demotion, his early, promising political career languished.