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Steve Wynn Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Denies Allegations
Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn responded, saying the allegations are a product of his ex-wife's attempt to sabotage him.
LAS VEGAS, NV - Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn is denying a Wall Street Journal report published on Friday alleging a "decades-long pattern of sexual misconduct." The article includes multiple allegations and details of a $7.5 million lawsuit.
Wynn responded, telling the Wall Street Journal, "The idea that I ever assaulted any woman is preposterous."
In statements, Wynn and Wynn Resorts issued statements saying the allegations are the "continued work" of his ex-wife, Elaine Wynn.
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The allegations come in the beginning phase of a major expansion for Wynn Resorts. The company is transforming its golf course near the Las Vegas Strip into "Paradise Park," and purchased land in December for $336 million to build another hotel on the Strip. As of 11:50 a.m., Wynn's stock was down over 10 percent today.
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