Chespak’s email moved through the channels from Austin’s office to Swann’s. On Monday, she received a response from Monica Morita, executive assistant to Swann, saying, “Below is a letter from Mr. Swann.” That letter began, “Lauren, I understand your concern. The Song Girls have a great tradition and that will continue,” and then included verbiage from a news release that had been sent to anyone who inquired about the Song Girls’ absence.
Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times