In a further comment to Buzzfeed, Oliverexplainedthat the complaints received by the SCBWI were anonymous and by email.
After we investigated, we felt that terminating his membership was the proper course of action, she said.
Asher denies being pushed out of the SCBWI.
Credit: Penguin Young Readers Group; David Livingston/Getty Images
I understand the predicament theyre in with everything going on and to want to protect themselves, Asher continued.
I love the organization, but they didnt decide to push me out.
There was no allegation, investigation or finding of sexual harassment.
In April 2017, Mr. Asher voluntarily agreed that he would no longer attend SCBWI conferences.
Mr. Asher was not banned by the SCBWI.
He did as requested, and Mr. Ashers membership is active today.
Mr. Asher was married at the time of these relationships, as were many of the women.
He is deeply sorry for the pain these consensual decisions caused his family, and others.
