WGAW Expels Member Over 'Fashion Police' Strike Violation

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The Writers Guild of America has expelled Larry Amoros, a member for two decades, for providing writing services to E!'s Fashion Police during the online guild strike against the show.

The WGAW board also voted to fine Amoros approximately $14,000.

WGAW members have been on strike against the show since April 17, alleging unfair labor practices and trying to secure a new contract.

The board held a hearing Sept. 30 looking into allegations that Amoros had written for the show during the strike. They concluded there had been "egregious" violations including writing for the show and not cooperating with the investigation.

The fine was recommended in an Oct. 11 board vote.

John Eggerton
John Eggerton

Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Technology, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica.