EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen’s Lawyer: 'We're Suing'

Posted on Mar 07, 2011 @ 05:55PM

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Charlie Sheen’s lawyer has told RadarOnline.com the embattled Hollywood actor intends to file a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Television and Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre after their stunning decision to fire him.

Powerhouse Hollywood attorney Marty Singer declared: “Warner Bros. position is ridiculous.”

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Singer was delivered a termination letter shortly before 2pm PST on Monday in which Warner Bros. said its $2 million-an-episode star “engaged in dangerously self-destructive conduct and appears to be very ill.”

Responding to those claims, a defiant Singer said: “We will proceed with our claims against Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros. Nothing has changed in terms of that.”

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Last week, Singer fired off a blistering five-page letter to CBS and Warner. Bros. in which he threatened litigation, asserting that Sheen's contract was violated.

Sheen threatened the companies with a lawsuit if Sheen isn't paid the full amount for the rest of this season and declared his client was ready to work next season too.

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Sheen is expected to demand payment for the ninth season of the sitcom, in a lawsuit which has yet to be filed.

“Last year, they told Sheen he could plead guilty to a felony and still do the show,” said Singer.

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“Now they are just upset because they say he disparaged Chuck Lorre.

“We intend to file suit against Warner Bros. Television, Chuck Lorre and everyone involved.”

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Warner Bros. decision to fire its biggest star came after months of headlines, in which he was hospitalized twice and questioned by police over an incident involving a high-priced escort at New York’s The Plaza Hotel.

Two weeks ago, Sheen declared himself clean of drugs after undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at his Beverly Hills home.

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He demanded that the studio start filming Two and a Half Men again.

“Part of their position is that they wanted Charlie to go to an outside rehab facility,” Singer said.

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“He did rehab at home. He is clean. He takes drug tests twice a week. It’s a ridiculous position they are taking and it is all for Chuck Lorre.

“They never put Lorre in breach and he refused to finish the season.”

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DUH - LOSING!

by travelbug
Posted Tue, 03/08/2011 - 12:36am

As for all u "fans" who defend Charlie and are now ranting about lawsuits, it's not like Sheen is the first actor to be fired. Ppl get over it and move on to something or someone of more value and substance.

by Vesper
Posted Tue, 03/08/2011 - 12:11am

Good for Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros for finally taking a stand against Sheen's deplorable actions. I also applaud Sheen's long time publicist for walking away.

by Vesper
Posted Tue, 03/08/2011 - 12:08am

Good job, CBS! Charlie Sheen though he could do no wrong. Well, he was wrong! I'm sorry for the other actors & crew but Charlie Sheen is an ass & needed to GO!

by 7continents
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 11:30pm

I hope that egotistical Lorre is fired also. Sheen has put up with his crap for yrs. I'm sure Sheen could sue Lorre for work place harassment also for making an unhealthy work environment

by pooky
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 8:33pm

Lorre will work again. Charlie Sheen won't; he'll kill himself with an OD or STD. Charlie didn't put up with Lorre's crap; it was the other way around.

by 7continents
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 11:28pm

That said Charlie is out of control and is self destructing

by Elizabeth233
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 8:26pm

My problem with this is they claim they fired Charlie because of his erratic behavior.They didn't seem to care when he was assualting his wife.They even gave him a raise.

by Elizabeth233
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 8:26pm

Finally! GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH. Sheen should have been in prison since he tried to shoot Kelly Preston.

by Jill
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 8:25pm

But seriously, why doesn't the Mental Health Association close in on him? There was a whacko here that hung out in towne square and acted suspiciously like Charlie, before they shipped him off.

by mannequin
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 8:20pm