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‘SEAL Team’ Writer Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward After Judge Rejects CBS’ Dismissal Attempt
A judge has rejected an attempt by CBS Studios to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former SEAL Team writer.
Brian Beneker, a onetime script supervisor and freelance writer for the CBS procedural, filed the civil suit in February in the Central District of California. Beneker, a white male, claimed he wasn’t hired or promoted “due to his race, sex, and heterosexuality,” citing in his argument the “illegal policy” of diversity, equity and inclusion measures. “This balancing policy has created a situation where heterosexual, white men need ‘extra’ qualifications (including military experience or previous writing credits) to be hired as staff writers when compared to their nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female peers, who require no such ‘extra’ qualifications,” the filing reads.
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