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Trans Netflix Staff Receive 'Threats of Violence' Amid Dave Chappelle Controversy

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Netflix employee Terra Field has said she is receiving threats of violence amid the Dave Chappelle controversy.Transgender employees at the streaming giant are planning to stage a walkout in protest of the comedian's recent comedy special, which included statements about the LGBTQ+ community that have been criticized as transphobic.Field, a senior software engineer who identifies as trans and queer went viral last week after she criticized Chappelle's special, The Closer, on Twitter.She was subsequently suspended after crashing an executive meeting to protest at the content in The Closer before being reinstated.Netflix has continued to back Chappelle with CEO Ted Sarandos telling staff, "we work hard to support their [talent's] creative.

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