Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show

The longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced his resignation on Friday. The departure comes just days after the executive was captured on video physically restraining two PETA protesters during an altercation at a New York runway show.

In a statement regarding his resignation, the executive expressed pride in his tenure at the organization. The incident involving the protesters occurred during a high-profile fashion event in New York City, drawing public attention to the executive's actions shortly before his exit.