Gina Carano Sues Disney , With Elon Musk’s Help.<br />Carano was fired from <br />'The Mandalorian' in 2021.<br />On Feb. 6, she sued The Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm, alleging that she was fired for expressing right-wing views on social media, NBC News reports. .<br />A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away, <br />Defendants made it clear that only one <br />orthodoxy in thought, speech, or action <br />was acceptable in their empire, , Via lawsuit.<br />... and that those who dared to question <br />or failed to fully comply would not be <br />tolerated. And so it was with Carano. , Via lawsuit.<br />Carano is seeking to either be reinstated in her role as Cara Dune or compensated at least $75,000.<br />While Carano was fired, Defendants <br />took no action against male actors who <br />took equally or more vigorous and <br />controversial positions on social media, Via lawsuit.<br />Carano confirmed that X is covering <br />lawsuit costs, NBC News reports. .<br />I would like to express my deepest <br />gratitude & thank you to @ElonMusk <br />& @X for giving me an opportunity <br />to bring my case to light, Gina Carano, via X.<br />The lawsuit comes after Elon Musk previously pledged to cover legal fees for anyone who had lost their job from posting or liking something on X.<br />Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, issued a statement to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.<br />As a sign of X Corp’s commitment to free <br />speech, we’re proud to provide financial <br />support for Gina Carano’s lawsuit, , Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, <br />to 'The Hollywood Reporter'.<br />... empowering her to seek vindication <br />of her free speech rights on X and the <br />ability to work without bullying, <br />harassment or discrimination, Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, <br />to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
