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Story Editor Sues CBS Over Alleged ‘Matlock’ Racist Harassment

6/18/2026

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Story editor John Lowe filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging a hostile environment on “Matlock.”
He says creator Jennie Urman Snyder answered his Juneteenth query with a racial slur and fired him 13 days later.
He alleges writer Nicki Renna called cast member Eme Ikwuakor “barely read” and used a vulgar slur.
CBS Studios said its investigation found no support for the claims and it will defend the suit.

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Story editor John Lowe filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging a hostile environment on “Matlock.”
He says creator Jennie Urman Snyder answered his Juneteenth query with a racial slur and fired him 13 days later.
He alleges writer Nicki Renna called cast member Eme Ikwuakor “barely read” and used a vulgar slur.
CBS Studios said its investigation found no support for the claims and it will defend the suit.