CBS Argues First Amendment Protections in Bid to Dismiss ‘Matlock’ Writer Lawsuit Over Allegedly Racist Comments

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The studio stressed that its decision to stop employing John Lowe is a creative choice.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:37:06 UTC.

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