Afton Williamson Responds To ‘The Rookie’ Probe: “We’ve Got To Do Better As An Industry”

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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…

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, including showrunner Alexi Hawley, addressed matters of which they were made aware promptly and in a fair and reasonable manner,” the statement continued. The investigation “was commissioned” via law firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP and investigators EXTTI, eOne said, adding that the probe “encompassed nearly 400 hours of interviews and review of evidence.”“It’s Heartbreaking for everyone on that set; Past and Present. And for every Actor out there who Stands in the Face Of Harassment and Discrimination, Assault and Injustice. As a Black Woman, an Artist, an Actor, in 2019,” she wrote.“We’ve got to Do Better as an Industry.

 

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