Sophia Bush Links Chicago P.D. Exit to Alleged Co-Star Assault

In her memoir, *And I Will Tell You Mine*, Sophia Bush reflects on her life and career, including alleged abuse on *One Tree Hill* and escalating mistreatment on the set of *Chicago P.D.* She says intimidation, humiliation and physical violence took a physical and emotional toll and were a major factor in her departure from the series in 2017; lessons from an earlier show had led her to prioritize professionalism and the job over her own well-being. Bush recalls that a journalist had heard she was leaving because of an alleged assault by a co-star, and says the unnamed man later texted her a link to an article portraying him as remorseful, though he never apologized to her. She has declined to identify him or detail every incident, saying she does not want to speak for colleagues who may not be ready and is mindful that crew members’ livelihoods depend on the still-running show.