After a heated legal battle, “9-1-1” actor Rockmond Dunbar has lost his lawsuit against Disney-owned 20th Television over his refusal to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. An eight-member federal jury unanimously ruled that the termination did not violate his religious rights, prompting a dramatic reaction from the actor in the courtroom.

Jimmy Kimmel’s reported suspension from ABC has triggered whispers of a looming legal confrontation. Observers point to his recent lawyer visit as the latest sign that a deeper dispute may be unfolding behind the scenes at Disney/ABC.