Disney, CBS Sued Over ‘Criminal Minds’ Sexual Harassment by California Department of Fair Employment

variety.com:

By Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed a discrimination suit against Disney and CBS Studios, alleging the companies allowed “Criminal Minds” cinematographer Greg St.

Johns to get away with sexual harassment for 14 years. According to the suit, St. Johns habitually touched men on the groin and butt, and kissed and caressed their necks and shoulders.

The suit alleges that, over the years, more than a dozen men were fired for complaining about his behavior. ABC and CBS co-produced the show, which ran for 15 seasons on CBS.

St. Johns left the show after Variety reported in 2018 that crew members had repeatedly complained about his behavior, but that management had done nothing