Bravo TV is reportedly “playing with fire” by not terminating The Valley‘s Jax Taylor.
High-powered L.A. attorney Jamie E. Wright told The U.S. Sun that “it’s risky” for the network to keep him employed.
A professional opinion:
According to Jamie, Jax needs to go. “They continue to roll cameras while witnessing a pattern of increasing, documented abuse, manipulation, and psychological warfare.”
She asked, “When does amusement become a liability?”
“You’re not only recording chaos when your network shows footage of a man who confesses to hurling furniture at his child’s mother, setting up illegal surveillance equipment, and delaying mortgage payments out of resentment.”
Time is NOT on Bravo’s side:
Jamie Wright doesn’t see this ending well – and the longer it goes on, the worse it gets. “Additionally, Bravo becomes more vulnerable the longer they ignore the situation.”
“Legally speaking, Bravo might be held partially accountable if it is established that they were aware of the abuse, witnessed it happening in real time, and took no action to stop it.”
“When they’re actively making money off of a man’s breakdown, and possibly escalating that breakdown for ratings, they can’t use the justification ‘we’re just the platform.'”
Failing to fire Jax is “risky” and “tone deaf” according to Jamie.
Should Bravo fire Jax again?
“That’s a litigation prevention strategy, not just a public relations decision,” explained the attorney.
“This isn’t a tabloid rumor or an isolated error. This man has openly acknowledged that he has threatened his wife during treatment, engaged in illegal surveillance, and emotionally and financially abused her.
“Not to mention that Bravo has already fired him for making discriminatory remarks.”
ICYMI:
There’s a Change.org petition to “remove Jax Taylor from television for offensive conduct.”
“Jax Taylor has repeatedly exhibited behavior that is deeply concerning and offensive. His actions have not only disrespected individuals and communities, but they also perpetuate harmful stereotypes, bullying, and negativity that have no place in today’s progressive society.”
“It is crucial that networks and producers take responsibility by disengaging from promoting such behavior.”
The petition has 13,097 verified signatures.
