logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

'The Rookie's Afton Williamson Names Co-Star & Crew Who Allegedly Harassed, Bullied Her

Monica Otayza
Aug 10, 2019
06:20 A.M.

Afton Williamson opens up about the harassment she faced from a guest star and the crew on "The Rookie," naming them as she narrated her experiences hoping to call them out for their abusive behavior.

Advertisement

A day after revealing she was harassed on set while working on "The Rookie," which prompted her resignation from the show, Afton decided to name her perpetrators. It turns out, it was a recurring guest star and a hair department head who sexually assaulted her on set.

Before going on to reveal those who've wronged her, she first thanked everyone around her who have supported her through this difficult time.

Advertisement

"I am overwhelmed by the outporing love, kind words, scriptures, strength filled quotes, and devout support that has come my way."

The actress shares that in the past couple of hours since she revealed she could no longer stay in the dark about the abuse she experienced, the outpour of support has been overwhelming.

Advertisement

"The rippling effect it has had in just a few hours shows how much this world is aching with victims of racism, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse all of it. I am no stranger to all of the above even before this experience. But it is through this experience and my platform that God pushed me to use the power within me. It just takes a VOICE."

Advertisement

Williamson adds that she is glad that God pushed her to speak up so that other victims may do the same.

"I never imagined so many of us have experienced these horrible circumstances and that can NO LONGER GO UNHEARD. We have a voice. ALL OF US. It is our DUTY to use it. I used to fear the word Victim. I scoffed at it because all I was told when these injustices happened to me, was to Survive. Survivor I am. Victim I am also. A victim of injustice. A victim of assault. A victim of abuse and harassment. If you have experienced any of the above, you are too and I for one stand with you and I’m no longer afraid to be vocal about it. We Can Stand Together. Let’s Change This Sickness. That Change starts with US."

Advertisement

Calling Out the Suspects

Towards the end, she named actor Demetrius Grosse and Hair Department Head Sally Nicole Ciganovich as her abusers.

“This season on ‘The Rookie,’ I was sexually harassed by fellow actor Demetrius Grosse. I was Racially Bullied and Discriminated against and Sexually Assaulted by Hair Department Head Sally Nicole Ciganovich.”

Neither Grosse nor Ciganovich has released statements over the accusations, but when a preliminary statement was made by Williamson, ABC and eOne released statements about launching an investigation regarding the matter.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
info

news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. news.AmoMama.com speaks out against the above mentioned and news.AmoMama.com advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. that benefits the victims. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible.

Related posts

Doctor Said I'm Pregnant but I Have Not Slept with a Man for 6 Years

February 01, 2024

Brendan Fraser, 55, Makes a Rare Appearance with His Partner in Graceful Outfits, Leaving Fans in Awe

January 16, 2024

Inside Viola Davis’ Renovated Family Home She Especially Values after Growing Up in Poverty and Rat-Infested Home

November 03, 2023

Whitney Houston Didn’t Speak to Mom for Months — Grieving Lady Shed Light on Their Relationship

December 15, 2023

Ronnie Coleman’s Wife Susan Williamson Is a Personal Trainer

January 25, 2024

Girl, 1, Dies after Being Left with Dad's Girlfriend While He Goes to Store: 'Details of This Case Are Heartbreaking'

January 17, 2024

Husband Notices 'Odd Taste' in Drinks & Food His Wife Gives Him, Installs Surveillance Camera at Home

January 19, 2024

Donald Joe Heche Predeceased His Daughter Anne Heche – He Died of AIDS

November 29, 2023

Mom Realizes Her Son Is Still Alive After Noticing Detail on the Body During His Funeral

December 27, 2023

Kathleen Turner Still Called ‘Sexual Icon’ Despite Weight Change – She Kept Her Illness a Secret While Raising Her Baby

December 13, 2023

This Girl Lost Her Mom at 3 Then Became a Famous Actress with a ‘Perfect’ Family

November 30, 2023

Couple Adopts a 6-year-old Boy, Finds Him Nursing a Strange Baby in His Room the Next Day – Story of the Day

March 13, 2024

Jamie Foxx Accused of Alleged Sexual Assault in Same Year as Romance with Katie Holmes — Details

November 23, 2023

Andrew Cuomo Shows His 3 Grown-up Daughters, One of Whom Came Out as Queer — Pics of the ‘Beautiful’ Girls

November 28, 2023