Former employees of the Kennedy Center have accused the venue's leadership of stopping planned waterproofing repairs earlier this year. In a letter to Congress dated September 26, 2026, David Seide, an attorney representing the whistleblowers, presented internal documents that he claims contradict the Kennedy Center board's assertions that the leaks necessitated the venue's immediate closure.
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Former Kennedy Center Employees Alleged Leadership Stopped Repairs Before Closure
Former employees of the Kennedy Center have alleged that the venue's leadership halted waterproofing repairs prior to its closure. An attorney representing the whistleblowers submitted a letter to Congress, including internal documents that challenge the board's claims regarding the necessity of the closure due to leaks.
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Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure
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