"Notoriously skeevy American Apparel founder Dov Charney was fired in mid-June for a long list of reasons, including allegedly misusing company funds, engaging in and covering up sexual harassment, and leaking nude photos of the woman who claims she was his sex slave. But the Charney-American Apparel breakup apparently didn't stick—the company is bringing him back as a consultant. In the wake of his firing, Charney's attorney claimed the company's investigation was illegitimate and threatened to sue unless he was reinstated. Now the two parties have reportedly reached an agreement: Charney and four other members of the seven-person board will step down while an independent committee investigates Charney's conduct. He'll be employed as a "strategic consultant" on a contract basis during the investigation, keeping the same base salary. Charney previously turned down the position, which he was offered in exchange for resigning as CEO."* The Young Turks hosts Ana Kasparian, Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies), Jimmy Dore (The Jimmy Dore Show), and Gina Grad (Pretty Good Podcast) break it down. *Read more here from Jay Hathaway / Gawker: gawker.com/dov-charneys-exile-from-american-apparel-lasted-less-th-1603243519

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