Posted on 06/03/2020 9:46:13 AM PDT by EdnaMode
Craig Gore, a writer whose credits include “S.W.A.T.” and “Chicago P.D.,” has been fired from Dick Wolf’s upcoming “Law & Order” spinoff series after controversial Facebook posts about looters and the recent curfew put in place across Los Angeles.
“I will not tolerate this conduct, especially during our hour of national grief. I am terminating Craig Gore immediately,” Dick Wolf said in a statement to Variety.
Photos on social media show Gore holding a weapon with the caption “Curfew…” In another comment, Gore threatened to “light motherf—ers up who are trying to f— with my property,” in reference to protests that took place in Los Angeles on Monday.
Gore’s posts, which incited a strong reaction on social media, come amid calls for criminal justice reform after George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minnesota. His posts gained traction on social media after Drew Janda, who worked on the OWN series “Greenleaf” and HBO shows “Big Little Lies” and “Barry,” brought attention to Gore’s remarks.
Variety has also learned from sources that Paradigm, which represented Gore, has now cut ties with the writer and producer.
“Craig Gore is no longer a Paradigm client. We condemn his post in the strongest possible terms,” said a spokesperson for the agency.
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I will say it again....any FREEPER using FB, and Twitter..shouldn’t be.
You know, it would be really sad-bad if everywhere Wolf went to start filming, rioters showed up and destroyed all this gear, broke into his car and stole all his stuff, then burned it all.
every time.
every where.
Now, you’d think the actual “peaceful protesters”, and their supporters, would want to distinguish themselves from the provocateurs, rioters and thugs that often accompany them. I am willing to accept that distinction because I think it is probably true. But whenever someone condemns the violence of the provocateurs, rioters, and thugs, they often get condemned for attacking the “peaceful protesters.” I have heard people excuse the violence as the pent-up anger against decades of “systemic racism.” I’d like them to explain why, then, there is often arson and looting in some cities on happy occasions, such as when the home team wins a sports championship, or on “Devil’s Night” in Detroit before Halloween.
Alright, then. I will no longer concern myself with the violence, because supporters of the protesters seem to be claiming that the chaos is part and parcel of the protests. Those people I saw looting a liquor store in Calumet City on Sunday were probably wild in their grief for the death of George Floyd, and just needed some booze to drink a toast to his memory, and to drown their sorrows.
The more I think about this, the more I believe that the killing of George Floyd was just the moment those who seek violent unrest to weaken America were waiting for. If it hadn’t been Floyd’s death, it would have been something else. Maybe it’s a dry run for what they have planned for the political conventions (however they may be held now) and certainly for the election. I fear we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
IOW, they’re ok with lighting up shop owners.
Never liked the show so no great loss in banning it.
I think her Dad was a district attorney in Colorado
Very much.
That’s interesting. That must have been good training for her role on the show.
....going like dominoes. This is not over.
Free thinking will not be tolerated!!!
Blacklisting Hollywood Communists in the 50’s, bad
Blacklisting People defending themselves from Criminals, good.
Social media will get you every time. No need to post what you think.
I used to have a fake FB account until they required your cell phone number.
It’s not fake if they know who you are.
Are you insinuating that his name Dick Wolf could be very appropriate because of his personal habits?
They will.Nothing like giving your enemy the ammunition[money] to kill you
They smashed-up Rodeo Drive so Wolf is a fool to think it can’t happen to him.
I agree. Twitter and other social networks have caused so much grief for so many.
Boycott this show.
His shows have lots of guns and violence.
Another hollywood hypocrite.
True, very true... Hollyweird = Anti American Crap...
Why do people watch TV in the first place? Hollywood Hates America.
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