UPDATE: Black Lightning showrunner Salim Akil responded to accusations of domestic violence and breach of contract via his attorneys on Sunday, denying all allegations In a statement given to Deadline Hollywood, attorney Stephen D Barnes of law firm Barnes, Morris, Klein, & Yorn said:
"These allegations are deeply upsetting – but they are also totally untrue[...]
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Brenner is also suing Akil for breach of contract over a script Brenner claims she wrote and Akil used for his own projects without her permission or due credit.
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In the suit filed, Brenner alleges she began "a dating relationship, which involved frequent sexual contact" with Akil approximately ten years ago[...]