Teflon-Wrapped Sports Sponsors
Wed, Jun. 22, 2016
By Arthur Solomon
How long will media continue to grant immunity to sporting event sponsors that don't speak out about multiple wrongdoings?
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How long will media continue to grant immunity to sporting event sponsors that don't speak out about multiple wrongdoings?
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A known music publicist has stepped down from his agency following numerous claims of sexual misconduct.
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