What happens in Vegas...Wynn Slapped by Prostitute

Wynn, 'known prostitutes' in tussle, LV police captain says
Steve Wynn
Casino developer declined to press battery charges against sisters in tussle, Las Vegas police say


Posted: Aug. 5, 2008 10:00 p.m.
Updated [?]: Sep. 26, 2008 5:20 p.m

Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn was slapped in the face at his hotel during a recent run-in with two sisters with a history of prostitution, Las Vegas police said.

The incident unfolded about 9:30 p.m. July 25 at the VIP valet parking area of Wynn Las Vegas, according to a police report.

As Wynn headed for the doors, Sarah Cournede stepped out from a small crowd and propositioned him, the report said. Wynn put his arm around the woman and continued toward the doors, where he told a door man to summon security, the report said.

Wynn held onto Cournede as she struggled to escape, and her sister, Maria Cournede, eventually joined the fray and tried to pull her sister away, the report said. During the struggle, Maria Cournede slapped Wynn in the face, the report said.

Both women had been banned from the property in the past and were arrested on trespassing charges, said Capt. Brett Zimmerman of the Vice and Narcotics Bureau.

"They were known prostitutes," he said.

Wynn was unavailable when police arrived and did not immediately press battery charges related to the slap, he said.

A spokesman for Wynn could not be reached Monday evening.

Neither Cournede sister could be reached for comment.