Lawyers for a Democratic lawmaker suing to block President Trump from closing the arts venue say documents support their view that the decision was part of a “sham process.”
Prosecutors in New Mexico had secured an indictment of the actor and director on charges he made sexual contact with a child actor. He had pleaded not guilty.
Though the center has said it plans only limited programming during a two-year renovation, it has named a new leader to oversee its concerts and shows.
The center is moving its marquee event off site as it pushes for court approval of a plan to close its main building for a two-year renovation project.
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
The caution, contained in a draft resolution to the center’s board, comes as a federal judge decides whether President Trump’s name should remain off the building.
