Afton Williamson leaves 'The Rookie,' citing allegations of harassment, assault and racism

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Afton Williamson has announced she will not be returning for Season 2 of 'The Rookie,' citing allegations of on-set bullying, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment, as well as a sexual assault at a wrap party

Afton Williamson has announced she will not be returning for Season 2 of"The Rookie," citing allegations of on-set bullying, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment, as well as a sexual assault at a wrap party.

In a lengthy post on her official Instagram account Sunday, the actress who portrayed Officer Talia Bishop on the ABC series, wrote that she owed it to her"amazing fans to share the Truth."The actress claims she was sexually harassed by a recurring guest star she does not name. Williamson also described"racially charged comments" and other forms of harassment she says she experienced during production.

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