Former writer of 'The Bear' handcuffed and removed from NYC train

Black Writer For 'The Bear' Removed From Train After Complaint From White Woman

Former writer of 'The Bear' handcuffed and removed from NYC train

Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for the popular TV show, "The Bear," was handcuffed and moved off a train by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police (MTAPD) in New York Thursday, September 18, footage shows.

Controversy Erupts After Detention of 'The Bear' Writer Following White Woman's Complaint

Incident Details and Timeline Former writer for the acclaimed series The Bear, Alex O’Keefe, experienced an alarming incident aboard an MTA train, traveling from New York City to Connecticut. The episode unfolded when a white female passenger expressed discomfort with O’Keefe’s seating position. She confronted him directly, instructing him to “correct the way he was sitting.” O’Keefe, who identifies as African American, refused her request, whic…

'The Bear' Writer Claims He Was Racially Profiled When Detained by Police After White Woman Complained

Incident Overview Alex O’Keefe, a former writer for the popular series The Bear, found himself in a contentious situation aboard a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) train heading to Connecticut. The incident began when a white female passenger expressed discomfort about how he was seated. The woman reportedly approached O’Keefe, admonishing him to “correct the way he was sitting.” When he declined her request, she escalated the situati…

MTA says ‘The Bear’ writer Alex O’Keefe took up 2 seats on train, refused to comply with officers

Alex O'Keefe, a former writer for hit FX show "The Bear," complained of racial bias after he was forcibly removed from an a New York commuter train while traveling from New York City to