Jefferson Holt is the founder of Daniel 13 Press and manager of rock band R.E.M.
parted ways, allegedly due to complaints that Holt had a pattern of sexual harassment towards R.E.M.
According to the statement: "The reasons for this decision and terms of the termination are private and confidential, and no further discussion of these matters will be made by any of these parties.
"[3][4] Holt lives with his family in North Carolina, where he collects art and memorabilia, publishes books, and pursues sundry philanthropic interests, including artistic patronage to emerging artists, photographers, musicians, and writers.
[citation needed] His mother was Bertha "B" Holt, member of the North Carolina State House of Representatives.