The interim head of the Recording Academy told its membership that ousted president and CEO Deborah Dugan sought millions of dollars to step down from her role and withdraw the accusations she made against the Academy.
According to a memo obtained by Variety, interim boss Harvey Mason Jr. said that Dugan was placed on administrative leave last week after the Academy’s executive committee had received a letter from Dugan’s attorney saying she would agree to step down from her role as CEO and “withdraw” accusations she made against conduct within the Academy if she was paid out. Billboard added that Dugan asked for the sum of $22 million.