Author: Scott Feinberg / Source: The Hollywood Reporter
John Bailey, who became the 34th president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences last Aug. 8, is under investigation by the organization following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
An Academy subcommittee led by David Rubin began reviewing the allegations on Wednesday after receiving three separate claims of harassment, sources close to the situation tell The Hollywood Reporter. Bailey did not respond to a direct request for comment.
The Academy, later on Friday, issued the following statement: “The Academy treats any complaints confidentially to protect all parties. The Membership Committee reviews all complaints brought against Academy members according to our Standards of Conduct process, and after completing reviews, reports to the Board of Governors.
We will not comment further on such matters until the full review is completed.”Bailey, a veteran cinematographer who succeeded Cheryl Boone Isaacs as president, has represented the cinematographers branch of the Academy for 15 years. His film credits include Ordinary People, American Gigolo, The Big Chill and Groundhog Day. In 2014, Bailey received the American…
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