Lena Dunham has spoken out in defence of her Girls co-worker Murray Miller, who is currently facing allegations of sexual harassment.
Murray Miller served as a writer and executive producer on the hit HBO show between 2013 and 2017, and is currently being investigated by Los Angeles police after actress Aurora Perrineau accused him of assault (via The Hollywood Reporter).
The writer has denied the claims, with attorney Don Walerstein releasing a statement saying Miller "categorically and vehemently denies Ms. Perrineau's outrageous claims".
[Murray Miller and Aurora Perrineau]
"After being contacted several weeks ago by lawyers who — on Ms. Perrineau's behalf — sought substantial monetary damages from him, Mr. Miller's legal team gathered overwhelming evidence directly contradicting these false and offensive claims," the statement continued.
"Only after her demands for money were rebuffed did Ms. Perrineau go to the police. Mr. Miller looks forward to sharing all evidence and information with any and all authorities seeking the truth in this matter."
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Now, Girls star Lena Dunham has spoken out in support of Miller, issuing a joint statement alongside fellow showrunner Jenni Konner saying they stand by him.
"During the windfall of deeply necessary accusations over the last few months in Hollywood, we have been thrilled to see so many women's voices heard and dark experiences in this industry justified," the statement read.
"It's a hugely important time of change and, like every feminist in Hollywood and beyond, we celebrate.
"But during every time of change there are also incidences of the culture, in its enthusiasm and zeal, taking down the wrong targets.
"We believe, having worked closely with him for more than half a decade, that this is the case with Murray Miller. While our first instinct is to listen to every woman's story, our insider knowledge of Murray's situation makes us confident that sadly this accusation is one of the 3 percent of assault cases that are misreported every year.
"It is a true shame to add to that number, as outside of Hollywood women still struggle to be believed. We stand by Murray and this is all we'll be saying about this issue."
Girls wrapped its sixth and final season on HBO earlier this year.
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