"Fined $5B by regulators" doesn't usually have the PR effect of making a company seem trustworthy. It gives the company the reputation, validated by regulators

"Fined $5B by regulators" doesn't usually have the PR effect of making a company seem trustworthy. It gives the company the reputation, validated by regulators in the eyes of the public, that they were caught doing something egregious and will likely do it again if they think they can get away with it. I've never heard someone express the point you're making: can you think of any example where the PR impact turned out that way?