John Bailey, president of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, has been cleared of sexual harassment after a claim was made against him earlier in March.
Bailey became president of the Academy in August, only a few months before the Harvey Weinstein allegations came to light.
"The Committee unanimously determined that no further action was merited on this matter," the Motion Picture Academy said in a statement Tuesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Some media reports said three sexual harassment complaints were made against Bailey, but the Academy said only one complaint was made. The complaint was one of the first allegations since the Academy adopted a new code of conduct for its members in December after expelling Harvey Weinstein from its ranks.
Bailey issued a March 24 memo to Academy staff saying the reports were “false and have served only to tarnish my 50-year career,” THR reported.
“Because I know the facts, I expect they will conclude that there is no basis to take any action against me,” Bailey said, THR reported. He said he was accused of trying to touch a woman inappropriately more than a decade ago while they rode on a van in a movie set, but that the incident did not happen.
The investigation involved hearing statements from Bailey, the accuser, and corroborating statements from both sides, THR reported. The findings were then reported to the Board, which endorsed the recommendation.
“While there have been well-documented instances of individuals in this industry not treating women with respect, I am not one of them,” Bailey said, THR reported.
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