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Guess cofounder will step aside as the company investigates Kate Upton's allegations of sexual misconduct

Paul Marciano will relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities at Guess as the company investigates sexual misconduct claims that have been made against him.

  • Kate Upton accused Paul Marciano of sexually assaulting and harassing
  • Marciano has denied the allegations.
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The cofounder of Guess has agreed to temporarily step down from his role amid allegations of sexual misconduct that are now being investigated by the company.

The retailer announced in a press release Tuesday that cofounder Paul Marciano will be "relinquishing his day to day responsibilities pending the completion of the investigation."

Marciano will not be paid during this time.

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Earlier this month, Kate Upton spoke out on social media, accusing Marciano of sexually and emotionally harassing women without specifying a particular incident.

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