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HarperCollins Drops David Walliams Backlist After Misconduct Allegations
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- HarperCollins dropped David Walliams' backlist after misconduct allegations.
- The publisher will phase out his books, e-books and audiobooks from stores.
- HarperCollins also announced it will not publish any new titles by Walliams under its new CEO.
- Walliams denies the accusations, says he never received notice of an investigation and is seeking legal advice.
- Waterstones Children’s Book Festival removed Walliams from its lineup following HarperCollins’s decision.