Actress Gina Carano, who was removed from her role in the Disney+ Star Wars show, “The Mandalorian,” has filed a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm.
In her lawsuit, Carano alleges that she was unfairly terminated from her role as Cara Dune due to expressing right-wing views on social media.
She is seeking either reinstatement in the series or at least $75,000 in compensation.
Carano claims that her firing has caused emotional distress and led to the loss of potential income amounting to millions.
A federal judge in Los Angeles has denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, rejecting their argument that they had the right to distance themselves from Carano’s political beliefs.
Carano shared this development on X.
“the court DENIES defendants motion.”
“I am moved to tears. After a brutal 3 1/2 years, I am being given the opportunity to move forward in the court of law before the judge and my peers to clear my name. I am so grateful for this opportunity.”
“What happened to me was unacceptable, absurd and abusive, among other things. It should not have happened to me, and it should not happen to anyone else moving forward. Let it stop here.”
“I quite literally fought to get to where I got to in my career through intense ups and downs, and I’ll keep up that fight to continue doing what I love. I appreciate all of you who stood by me and defended me, and I am so sorry that similar situations have happened to some of you. I want you to know that I see you and I stand with you.”
“Thank you to @elonmusk, a man I have never even met, who so graciously gave me a fighting chance. Thank you for standing for justice for all of humanity. May God bless you and your family for years to come because He has chosen you for such a time as this”
“Below is an interview I did with@benshapiro 3 1/2 years ago February 2021 at my lowest point. I was wounded and in so much pain, but I feel that pain lifting now. I pray for justice to shine through this case. It’s been one heck of a life. I am looking forward to getting back to the art of storytelling and doing my part to help the world heal.”
“Thank you all. I’m sure it will be quite a battle ahead, but God’s given me the ability to take some punches and give some back.”
She concluded, “My feet are on solid ground. Imagine what your voice can do.”
“the court DENIES defendants motion.”
I am moved to tears. After a brutal 3 1/2 years, I am being given the opportunity to move forward in the court of law before the judge and my peers to clear my name. I am so grateful for this opportunity.
What happened to me was… pic.twitter.com/q7r3MLhCEr
— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) July 25, 2024
Carano expressed gratitude to Elon Musk, whose company X provided financial support for her legal battle.
Musk fulfilled his commitment to offer unrestricted legal funding for individuals who have faced unfair treatment from their employers due to their social media activities that challenge the prevailing narrative.
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