released a statement saying the organization had been willing to waive their confidentiality agreement.

"Notwithstanding the Association’s ongoing policy of maintaining the privacy of all personnel matters, we have advised Mr. Bennett that we are willing to waive the confidentiality of this matter and permit Mr. Bennett’s client to comment," the statement said. "As indicated in Mr. Bennett’s statement, his client prefers not to be further involved with this matter and we will respect her decision."