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They were incessant and demeaning and directed at me in the middle of what was supposed to be a professional workplace.'ĭushku also noted that while she's 'signed countless contracts negotiated on my behalf' throughout her career, she said she was unaware of the arbitration process. This was beyond anything I had experienced in my 30-year career.'ĭushku went on to share some examples of her costar's alleged inappropriate behavior, saying the actor would 'frequently refer' to her as 'legs' and once bragged about his 'powerful' sperm. I suffered near constant sexual harassment from my co-star.

'However, in my first week on my new job I found myself the brunt of crude, sexualized and lewd verbal assaults. #EndForcedArbitration /ZhgoLrYVnX- House Judiciary Dems Novem 2017, I was aggressively pursued by CBS to become a co-lead in a show called 'Bull.' I was told that the role would be a six-year commitment to play a smart, strong leading lady - a competent, high-powered lawyer meant to counterbalance the existing male lead - and that the role had been written specifically with me in mind,' Dushku began. USA TODAY has reached out to Weatherly and to Dushku, who did not comment for the New York Times article.WATCH: shares her personal story of the sexual harassment she faced at CBS and the secret arbitration process she was forced to enter. “Professionally I owe a great part of my career to the decision-making of the higher-ups at the company. “Not to get into any of the ifs, ands or buts about what is right or wrong and where it comes from,” Weatherly told the Associated Press. More: CBS CEO Les Moonves becomes most powerful media exec to resign in wake of #MeTooīefore the details of the 'Bull' matter were made public, Weatherly was asked about the situation at CBS after the allegations against Moonves led to the CEO's departure.

My story is true and it's really affected me and I can't talk about it.' She reportedly told the investigators, 'You're all I have at this point. The settlement of these claims,' says CBS, 'was determined in a mutually agreed upon mediation process at the time.”Īccording to the New York Times' account, Dushku, who signed a nondisclosure agreement barring her from discussing the case publicly, saw the Moonves investigation as her chance to speak out. Dushku’s claims are an example that, while we remain committed to a culture defined by a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, our work is far from done.

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The investigators' report concludes the settlement with Dushku was 'not only misguided, but emblematic of larger problems at CBS.'ĬBS confirmed the existence of Dushku's settlement in a statement shared with USA TODAY and says that the $9.5 million figure reflected what Dushku would have made had she stayed on as a series regular. Les Moonves: New allegation follows report saying ex-CBS boss destroyed evidence It also focused on the overall culture at the network. The investigation was started to examine sexual misconduct allegations against then-CBS chief Moonves, who was accused publicly of sexual misconduct this summer in August and resigned under pressure in September. The details are contained in a draft report of a CBS Corp.-authorized investigation that was reviewed by the New York Times. She said she was then written off of the show out of retaliation. However, as the report says, Dushku confronted the show's main star, Weatherly, for remarks he made that left her feeling uncomfortable. The story says that Dushku, who complained about feeling 'violated' on the set of the series, received a $9.5 million payout. CBS confirmed the existence of the settlement Thursday to USA TODAY.ĭushku, whose credits include 'Dollhouse,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Bring It On,' had joined the show for three episodes at the end of the first season in March 2017 and was set to become a full-time cast member. This time, the complaint involves 'Bull' star Michael Weatherly, known for his earlier work on another network hit, 'NCIS.'Ī New York Times story published Thursday shares details about a secret settlement made between CBS and 'Bull' actress Eliza Dushku. Watch Video: Eliza Dushku left 'Bull' after sexual harassment complaintĪn investigation into the culture at CBS, prompted by sexual misconduct claims against former CBS chief Leslie Moonves, has turned up more evidence of mistreatment at the network.

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