UPDATE: This story has been updated with quotes from Steve Stoute following the publication of this article. ** Disgraced music executive Charlie Walk has re-surfaced in the music industry.The former Republic Group president, who “parted ways” with the company earlier this year after numerous women accused him of sexual misconduct, …
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