https://www.cnet.com/news/android-andy-rubin-takes-leave-from-essential-smartphone-maker-amid-controversy/

Andy Rubin, known as the father of Android, has taken a leave of absence as CEO of upstart smartphone maker Essential, according to The Information (subscription required). 

The Information, citing unnamed people, reported that Rubin left Google three years ago after an internal Google investigation found he had carried on an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The people didn't elaborate on what prompted the investigation.