Nevada gaming officials to continue Wynn investigation
gdornan@nevadaappeal.com
Steve Wynn may have resigned as CEO of Wynn Resorts but the head of Nevada’s Gaming Control Board says that won’t end the investigation into his conduct.
Wynn resigned amid allegations of a history of sexual misconduct with employees of his resorts. But he continued to deny the allegations saying he was resigning because of “the environment this has created — one in which a rush to judgment takes precedence over everything else, including the facts.”
In a one sentence statement, Control Board Chairman Becky Harris said the board will continue its investigation into the allegations surrounding Wynn.
The story broke Jan. 26 when the Wall Street Journal reported a number of women have accused Wynn of harassing or assaulting them — including one woman who was reportedly paid $7.5 million to settle allegations he forced her to have sex with him.
Last month, Wynn resigned as finance chairman for the Republican National Committee.
Harris was named chairman of the control board in January just two weeks before the Wall Street Journal story. She’s gaming control’s first female chairman.
Support Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
Readers around Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and beyond make the Sierra Sun's work possible. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism.
Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Every contribution, however large or small, will make a difference.
Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news.