Upcoming Amazon series Criminal hit with hostile work environment suit
Producers on the series are accused of turning a blind eye to alleged unprofessional conduct from showrunner and famed comics writer Ed Brubaker.
Amazon's upcoming series Criminal, based on Ed Brubaker's comic series, has been embroiled in a hostile work environment lawsuit. Brubaker, a well-known comics writer and first-time showrunner on the series, is accused of making sexual harassment comments and jokes about rape while working as a production assistant. Allegations also include racial slurs, jokes about curry and the "Tiger Mom" trope, and inquiries about Noohu's support for Hamas.
The lawsuit, filed by Ijaaz Noohu, alleges that Amazon and Big Indie Pictures ignored Brubaker's behavior and failed to address his complaints. Noohu's end date on the series was reportedly moved up after he raised concerns about Brubaker's treatment of him. Neither Brubaker nor Amazon have yet responded to the lawsuit.
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