Ballet master Peter Martins resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

Peter Martins, longtime head of the New York City Ballet, will retire following allegations of sexual harassment against him, the company said Monday. Chairman Charles W. Scharf praised the 71-year-old Martins, but also said the company “takes seriously the allegations” against him. “Peter has informed the board of the New York City Ballet of his...

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