The CEO of Overstock.com has resigned, saying he'd become "far too controversial" to helm the e-commerce company known for selling discounted sofas and jewelry. Patrick Byrne's resignation Thursday came after the company issued a bizarre statement last week in which the former CEO
SAN FRANCISCO — The CEO of Overstock.com has resigned, saying he'd become"far too controversial" to helm the e-commerce company known for selling discounted sofas and jewelry.
Patrick Byrne's resignation Thursday came after the company issued a bizarre statement last week in which the former CEO referred to the"Deep State," called federal agents"Men in Black" and confirmed a journalist's stories detailing his relationship with Maria Butina, a gun-rights activist who was sentenced to prison for being an unregistered agent of Russia.
"Though patriotic Americans are writing me in support, my presence may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships, from insurability to strategic discussions regarding our retail business," he said. Overstock.com based in Midvale, Utah, named company veteran and board member Jonathan E. Johnson III as interim CEO.In his statement last week, Byrne said he had helped law enforcement on three occasions, the last being"less about law enforcement and more about political espionage conducted against Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump ."
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