- Thomas Pritzker, the executive chairman of the Hyatt hotel chain, has resigned following the revelation of emails detailing his continued contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Pritzker maintained ties with Epstein well after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, as reported by Mint.
- According to CNN, Pritzker stated he exercised "terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner".
- Epstein was convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor and later died in prison in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking charges.
- Pritzker cited "good stewardship" and the need to protect Hyatt's reputation as key reasons for his immediate retirement, as noted by CBS News.
- His regret also encompassed his association with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in Epstein's trafficking operation.
Hyatt Chairman Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker has resigned following revelations of his continued contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Pritzker admitted to "terrible judgment" in maintaining these ties, citing the need to protect Hyatt's reputation and expressing regret for his association with both Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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