Lawrence brothers split with longtime agent Lucas Mirtl
Statements today released by both the Lawrences and Mirtl.
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Lawrence brothers – Jett and Hunter – have split with longtime agent Lucas Mirtl, it has been revealed with statements today released by both the Lawrences and Mirtl.
Formerly employed by high-profile sports management agency Wasserman, Mirtl had been an instrumental figure in the Lawrence’s international careers, particularly since their arrival in the United States and rise to the top echelons of the sport.
A statement on behalf of the Lawrence family – initially distributed by journalist Lewis Phillips – has confirmed that they will no longer be represented by fellow Australian Mirtl and that he has also been released by Wasserman. Instead, Jacob Hayes will take on a more direct role in their management, in addition to Wasserman executive vice president Travis Clarke.
The statement reads in full: “Over the last two weeks we became suspicious of potentially fraudulent activity related to one of our business accounts,” the statement reads. “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.”
Mirtl went on the release the following statement – also published in full – via social media: “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 hey 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 an 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 smere 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 family’s 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.”
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