US EditionFormer Disney Channel Star Says He Was Fired After Reporting Pedophile Coworker
Steven Anthony Lawrence said he was fired after reporting a suspected pedophile at Universal Studios Hollywood; the company denies the claims after an internal investigation.
- On Saturday, Jan. 3, Stephen Anthony Lawrence announced on Instagram that Universal Studios Hollywood terminated his position in retaliation after he reported a suspected pedophile, sharing a photo of his Universal Studios employee ID.
- Lawrence says he alerted management about a suspected pedophile to a boss and a Universal HR representative, delaying posting for about a month while seeking an amicable solution.
- The actor, known for Even Stevens, added that Lawrence played Bernard `Beans` Aranguren from 2001 to 2003 and warned, `With what I know, I WILL NEVER ALLOW MY KID TO GO TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD.`
- A Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson told outlets Us Weekly and TMZ on Sunday that it investigated the concerns and found them `inaccurate and without merit`, while PEOPLE and other media outlets sought comment.
- The dispute raises questions about performer and guest safety as Lawrence wrote he could not stay with an organization that `don't care about performer or guest safety' while some Instagram users praised his efforts and Universal cited its established reporting processes.
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Former Disney Channel Star Says He Was Fired After Reporting Pedophile Coworker
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Former 'Even Stevens' Actor Claims He Was Fired From His Job at Universal Studios After 'Reporting a Suspected Pedophile'
Former 'Even Stevens' actor Stephen Anthony Lawrence claimed in an Instagram post shared on Saturday, Jan. 3, that he was fired from his job at Universal Studios Hollywood after reporting a suspected pedophile.
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