Penguin Press announced on Thursday night that it had canceled plans to publish the 2016 installment of the bestselling "Game Change" books after CNN reported five women have accused co-author Mark Halperin of sexual harassment. "In light of the recent news regarding Mark Halperin, the Penguin Press has decided to cancel our plans to publish a book he was co-authoring on the 2016 election," Penguin Press said in a statement. "HBO has no tolerance for sexual harassment within the company or its productions." Related: Five women accuse journalist and 'Game Change' co-author Mark Halperin of sexual harassmentOther companies and people with whom Halperin has professional relationships are also reacting to the CNN report. There is no tolerance for sexual harassment within Showtime and its productions."

Source: CNN October 26, 2017 21:11 UTC