'The Rookie' star Afton Williamson quitting show over alleged misconduct, discrimination

“The Rookie” star Afton Williamson said Sunday that she quit the ABC police drama after experiencing racial discrimination, sexual harassment and assault., Williamson accused executive producers and the show’s hair department of discrimination and making “racially charged inappropriate comments” while filming the pilot.

“During the season, it continued along with sexual harassment from a recurring guest star and the racist commentary & bullying from the hair dept.,” she said.Williamson said she reported the harassment, “outward racism” and “bullying behavior” to the series’ showrunner, but her claims were never investigated.An ABC spokeswoman said in a statement that Williamson's allegations involved a production from the company EntertainmentOne.

"In late June, eOne made us aware and informed us that they launched an investigation that is ongoing," the spokeswoman said."The safety of working environments is a top priority for us, and we take this matter very seriously.", the company said it had launched an independent investigation that is ongoing.

chrisgoodmanlex Sad to hear. She was my favorite. But, I'd leave to.

She needs to press charges

Not untypical. Ignoring you is just as much racist as calling you names, etc.

bit soft princess, there go's your career

She should buy a burger at Subway... in the middle of the night... during a snow storm. She might meet 2 fairies and bring her to the MAGA country and fulfill her wish of salary increase.

Wait... Hollywood liberals are racist!? Who would have thought!?

Wonder why ABC isn’t running this story. JS

Here comes the multi million $ lawsuit, for the usual but add on the race card, of course. That should bring in a few $100K more. Nice.

I’m so sorry this happened. I absolutely loved her character and recently watched her in Otherhood. So sad other people had to be so terrible to her.

Shame, I loveD her character.

Wow I enjoyed her dang it

I'm truly sorry this happened to her. She was a great asset to the show.

Hollywood🙄

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