Washington Sacks Publicist.... Troubled Grey'S Anatomy star Isaiah Washington has sacked his longtime publicist in the midst of his public relations crisis.Washington is facing a public backlash after making comments in the Golden Globes press room last week (15Jan07), denying he made derogatory comments towards co-star Tr Knight.According to Tvguide.com, the actor has hired publicists Allen Mayer and Kelly Mullens, who are crisis management experts.Mayer has done damage control for clients including R Kelly, Tommy Lee and comedian Paula Poundstone.Washington has issued a public apology and agreed to meet with members of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Glaad).