Roy Price resigns from Amazon days after sexual harassment accusation, reports say (Report)

Roy Price has resigned from his role as head of Amazon Studios, according to multiple media reports.

Deadline reports that Price, who was acting head of the studio, opted to resign from his position amid renewed allegations of sexual harassment as well as a change in the general direction of the company’s video priorities.

Variety initially reported that Price would be replaced temporarily by Amazon Studios COO, Albert Cheng after allegations of sexual harassment.

The news comes after Price was placed on a “on leave of absence effective immediately.” His suspension came Deadline reported that Price was facing punishment for an allegation that he sexually harassed a producer.

Isa Hackett, a producer for Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle,” told The Hollywood Reporter that Price repeatedly propositioned her at a company party in July 2015.

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