Afton Williamson Responds To ‘The Rookie’ Probe: “We’ve Got To Do Better As An Industry”
Afton Williamson, a former cast member on The Rookie, has responded to the findings of an independent investigation that found no wrongdoing regarding her claims of racial discrimination and sexual harassment on the set of the ABC series.
“What saddens me the most is that the lengths that were taken to Deceive, Lie, and Cover Up the Truth, were far greater than those made to Protect and Maintain a Safe Working Environment for Employees,” the actress wrote in a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday night.
Williamson’s post came just hours after The Rookie producer Entertainment One (eOne) released its findings into her claims.
A statement from the company earlier today said: “As a result of the independent investigation, we have concluded that those identified in Ms. Williamson’s allegations did not conduct themselves in an unlawful manner or demonstrate behavior inappropriate for the workplace.”
“It was also concluded that the executive producers,...
“What saddens me the most is that the lengths that were taken to Deceive, Lie, and Cover Up the Truth, were far greater than those made to Protect and Maintain a Safe Working Environment for Employees,” the actress wrote in a lengthy Instagram post Tuesday night.
Williamson’s post came just hours after The Rookie producer Entertainment One (eOne) released its findings into her claims.
A statement from the company earlier today said: “As a result of the independent investigation, we have concluded that those identified in Ms. Williamson’s allegations did not conduct themselves in an unlawful manner or demonstrate behavior inappropriate for the workplace.”
“It was also concluded that the executive producers,...
- 9/18/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
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