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

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February 20, 2018 4:17 PM

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.

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.

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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