Gina Carano Sues Disney , With Elon Musk’s Help.
Carano was fired from 'The Mandalorian' in 2021.
On Feb.
6, she sued The Walt Disney Co.
And Lucasfilm, alleging that she was fired for expressing right-wing views on social media, NBC News reports.
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A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Defendants made it clear that only one orthodoxy in thought, speech, or action was acceptable in their empire, , Via lawsuit.
... and that those who dared to question or failed to fully comply would not be tolerated.
And so it was with Carano.
, Via lawsuit.
Carano is seeking to either be reinstated in her role as Cara Dune or compensated at least $75,000.
While Carano was fired, Defendants took no action against male actors who took equally or more vigorous and controversial positions on social media, Via lawsuit.
Carano confirmed that X is covering lawsuit costs, NBC News reports.
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I would like to express my deepest gratitude & thank you to @ElonMusk & @X for giving me an opportunity to bring my case to light, Gina Carano, via X.
The lawsuit comes after Elon Musk previously pledged to cover legal fees for anyone who had lost their job from posting or liking something on X.
Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, issued a statement to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
As a sign of X Corp’s commitment to free speech, we’re proud to provide financial support for Gina Carano’s lawsuit, , Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'.
... empowering her to seek vindication of her free speech rights on X and the ability to work without bullying, harassment or discrimination, Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
