Kate Upton Refuses to Participate in Guess Investigation of Paul Marciano

Earlier this year, the supermodel put the fashion brand on blast for its continued relationship with Marciano, who Upton accused of sexual misconduct in a lengthy exposé published earlier this month by Time.

"I just learned that Guess hired Paul Marciano's PERSONAL lawyer to run their internal 'investigation,'" Upton said in a statement Wednesday. "I'm truly disheartened to learn that Guess is treating this abuse of power and sexual misconduct (to multiple women) in such a manner."

"Hearing how this 'investigation' is being conducted, and also knowing a strong fear of retaliation still exists within Guess' corporate offices, is extremely disappointing and upsetting," she added. "The #MeToo movement is not one of smoke in mirrors, or for corporate office PR stunts to impress shareholders -- it's a call to action for TRUE change."

Upton went on express her wish to create "long-term change at the highest levels of the industry and corporate ladder," and because she feels the investigation is nothing more than a "stunt" by Guess, she is refusing take part in it.

"To conduct an investigation like this seems like a stunt, and is a clear indication to me that Guess is not taking these claims seriously, nor are they committed to making changes at the highest levels," she said. "Until Guess makes a commitment to conduct an unbiased investigation, I have declined to participate. I look forward to participating if and when Guess retains a truly independent firm to run the entire investigation."