Sheen Sues Over 'Two and a Half Men' Firing

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Charlie Sheen filed suit Thursday against former employers Chuck Lorre and Warner Bros. over his firing from the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men. Sheen, who says that the executive producer and studio behind the show colluded to illegally fire him while he was sick, is seeking $100 million in compensation for episodes that were canceled, plus damages.
 
“Defendant Chuck Lorre, one of the richest men in television who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars, believes himself to be so wealthy and powerful that he can unilaterally decide to take money away from the dedicated cast and crew .

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