In a statement to the New York Times, CBS confirmed the settlement with Dushku and pledged to improve working conditions going forward.

“The allegations in Ms. Dushku’s claims are an example that, while we remain committed to a culture defined by a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, our work is far from done,” the statement said. “The settlement of these claims reflects the projected amount that Ms. Dushku would have received for the balance of her contract as a series regular, and was determined in a mutually agreed upon mediation process at the time.”

In an emailed statement to The New York Times (which, as mentioned above, Dushku references in her op-ed) Weatherly apologised for his behaviour with Dushku.

“During the course of taping our show, I made some jokes mocking some lines in the script,” he said. “When Eliza told me that she wasn’t comfortable with my language and attempt at humour, I was mortified to have offended her and immediately apologised. After reflecting on this further, I better understand that what I said was both not funny and not appropriate and I am sorry and regret the pain this caused Eliza.”

Neither CBS or Weatherly have responded to Dushku’s op-ed. At this time, Bull is scheduled to resume its third season on CBS on 14 January 2019.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Eliza Dushku breaks silence over CBS harassment scandal