SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon Studios chief Roy Price was put on an immediate leave of absence Thursday, the company said, following allegations that he harassed a producer and ignored an actresss claim of a sexual assault by producer Harvey Weinstein.FILE PHOTO: Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios, poses during Amazon’s premiere screening of the TV series “Transparent” at the Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, California September 15, 2014. REUTERS/Kevork DjansezianThe Hollywood Reporter on Thursday reported an allegation by Isa Hackett, a producer on one of Amazon.com Incs shows, that Price had lewdly propositioned her in 2015.Amazon said in a statement: Roy Price is on leave of absence effective immediately. We are reviewing our options for the projects we have with The Weinstein Co.
Source: Amazon Studios chief Roy Price suspended following harassment allegation
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