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Jason Mitchell Dropped From ‘The Chi,’ Upcoming Netflix Film After Misconduct Allegations
Jason Mitchell Facing Misconduct Allegations, The actor is the latest star to be hit with misconduct claims. Since the claims Jason has been dropped from the popular Showtime drama, a Netflix film, and a talent agency amid allegations that he acted inappropriately.
Details were at first skimpy about Mitchell’s alleged allegations, but The Hollywood Reporter released an extensive story detailing claims that he had several sexual harassment claims made about him.
His co-star Tiffany Boone, who plays Jerrika, his character Brandon’s girlfriend, complained about his behavior and was at one point so worried that she brought her fellow actor fiancé Marque Richardson on set with her.
“A source with knowledge of the Showtime series says Tiffany Boone, who played Mitchell’s girlfriend on The Chi, was among several actresses on the series who had issues with Mitchell. She made repeated complaints of sexual harassment and allegedly felt so unsafe with her co-star that at times her fiance, Dear White People actor Marque Richardson, came to set when she shot scenes with him.
The source also says Boone ultimately informed producers at Fox 21 that she could no longer work with Mitchell. Initially, he was retained while she was released at her request to pursue other projects. Other actresses on the series also were said to have had problems with Mitchell. It’s unclear what finally led the studio to act.”
So far Mitchell is remaining silent on the misconduct claims, but surely that will change.
Back in 2016, Mitchell was accused of body-slamming a woman who was reportedly trying to crash a party he was hosting at a hotel in Boston. He was never arrested or charged in the alleged incident.