New CEO denies prior knowledge of sex claims against founder
(World News USA)

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The new CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts said he was not aware of any of the sexual misconduct accusations against casino mogul Steve Wynn before they surfaced last month. Matt Maddox, who was appointed CEO on Feb. 6 after Wynn resigned, added that people should `hold off making any judgment until the investigations into the accusations are complete.` Wynn Resorts is facing scrutiny by gambling regulators in Nevada and Massachusetts, where the company is building a roughly $2.4 billion casino just outside Boston. Regulators in Macau, the Chinese enclave where the company operates two casinos, are also inquiring about the accusations. Steve Wynn has vehemently denied the...