Kate Upton won’t participate in the investigation of Guess co-founder Paul Marciano’s alleged sexual misconduct, even after a new law firm was hired to conduct the inquiry.
Earlier this month, Upton, 25, tweeted, “I just learned that Guess hired Paul Marciano’s PERSONAL lawyer to run their internal ‘investigation.’ I’m truly disheartened to learn that Guess is treating this abuse of power and sexual misconduct (to multiple women) in such a manner … Until Guess makes a commitment to conduct an unbiased investigation, I have declined to participate. I look forward to participating if and when Guess retains a truly independent firm to run the entire investigation.”
However, a new firm with no ties to Marciano, Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro, has been hired to conduct the investigation, TMZ reported Monday, and Upton still refuses to answer questions.
Upton, through her attorney, reportedly denied attorney Patty Glaser’s requests for questioning because some information in the inquiry had already been compiled by Marciano’s personal firm.
Upton alleged that Marciano groped and sexually harassed her repeatedly during her work with Guess in 2010.
Playboy Playmate Kristina Shannon accused Marciano of promising her a modeling career in exchange for sexual favors.
Model Miranda Vee accused Marciano of sexually harassing her and “passing” her to his close friend, Mohamed Hadid, who she alleged date raped her during a meeting to set up a test shoot for Guess. Vee later filed a police report regarding the alleged incidents.
Hadid and Marciano have each adamantly denied any and all allegations of sexual misconduct.
Guess announced in February that it would launch an investigation into various claims of sexual misconduct against Marciano, who stepped away from his work with the brand following the accusations.
Glaser, as well as reps for Upton and Guess did not immediately return requests for comment.