Jett and Hunter Lawrence have confirmed in a statement to Vital MX’s Lewis Phillips that they have parted ways with their agent, Lucas Mirtl.
Below are the statements from the Lawrence brothers, management company Wasserman and Mirtl.
Lawrence brothers: “Over the last two weeks we became suspicious of potentially fraudulent activity related to one of our business accounts. Following an initial investigation, we became aware of and in possession of evidence of misuse and misappropriation of our personal funds by our agent Lucas Mirtl for his benefit and as of 9:00 AM EST this morning we have fired him. Further, Wasserman has fired him as well and we will continue our investigation and turn over all findings to the relevant authorities shortly. Wasserman will continue to represent us with Jacob Hayes and Travis Clarke taking over management duties.”
Wasserman: “Following an initial investigation, we became aware of evidence of misuse and misappropriation of client funds by Lucas Mirtl, and as of January 23rd Lucas is no longer employed at Wasserman while we continue our investigation. Hunter and Jett Lawrence simultaneously terminated their relationship with Lucas in all capacities, however Wasserman will continue to represent Hunter and Jett with Jacob Hayes and Travis Clarke taking over management duties.”
Lucas Mirtl: I woke up this morning just like everyone else completely blindsided by what I have read. I haven’t spoke to anyone, not my agency or the family. I had no idea not even a mention what’s up with this. No one has spoke to me. I wasn’t even asked my side of the story. I received termination letters and a legal letter. To even think it would be possible to steal money from multiple people login account with partners, accountants and my own agency is absolutely an insult to my intelligence and the person I have been publicly and privately and the people closest to me know this. To go public and discredit me before I even knew about this is a complete smear job and attempt to discredit me before I even have had a chance to defend myself or receive a fair trial if in the case I had done something wrong. This is ethically and morally wrong and against any sort of protocol in a case of this nature. I will say it is clear I have been betrayed and abandoned by those closest to me and you will see them benefit from what I built from nothing. There should be some very nervous people on this who better believe they killed me on this because the depths of what goes on and leads to a situation like this needs to and will be told. I am a good man and have done more for families and athletes in this industry than anyone else in my position, but I have also made more mistakes than anyone else, which I have always owned up to and held myself accountable to, but never have I ever crossed any lines or had a history of. I don’t know how to get through this right now. Who is still with me and who is against me, I really don’t know. I don’t even know how to get through this at this moment or if I can. I hope this situation never happens to any of you all.
More to follow.
