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#MeToo: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri accused of sexual assault, CoA demands explanation

Johri was employed with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific as executive vice-president and general manager – South Asia before taking up the high-profile BCCI job in June 2016.

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The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has sought an explanation from Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri about an alleged sexual assault charge made by an anonymous victim against him as part of the #MeToo campaign.

The CoA has asked Johri to file response within a week.

An author posted screenshots on Twitter of the charges of sexual assault made by an unnamed person who claimed to be a former colleague of Johri during his stint as a documentary television channel before joining the BCCI.

According to the screenshots shared by Kaur, Johri allegedly took advantage of the anonymous person by offering her a job opportunity at the channel.

"The reports disclose allegations of sexual harassment made against Mr Johri, by an unnamed person through a twitter handle," a statement issued by CoA read.

"The allegations also relate to his previous employment with a large media house. Though the said allegations do not pertain to his employment with the BCCI, the Committee of Administrators of the BCCI has deemed it appropriate to seek an explanation from Mr Johri in relation to the allegations.

"He has been asked to submit his explanation within a week. The future course of action will be considered on receipt of his explanation," the statement added.

Johri was employed with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific as executive vice-president and general manager – South Asia before taking up the high-profile BCCI job in June 2016.

#Cricket Too

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri is the first person involved in Indian cricket whose name has been dragged in the #MeToo campaign. The Board has sought a response from Johri.

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