Amazon Studios head Roy Price resigns amid sexual harassment allegation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Amazon Studios head resigns amid misconduct allegations
A week after a sexual harassment allegation surfaced, Roy Price has resigned.

LOS ANGELES -- A week after being accused of sexual harassment, Amazon Studios president Roy Price has resigned.

Television producer Isa Hackett alleged Price sexually harassed her in a report published by The Hollywood Reporter. Price was placed on leave after the allegation surfaced.

Amazon has yet to comment on Price's resignation.

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Price's resignation comes on the heels of mounting misconduct allegations against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Dozens of women have come forward with allegations ranging from sexual harassment to rape.