In Contempt

In Contempt follows Gwen Sullivan, an opinionated public defender fiercely fighting for her clients.
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Christian Keyes

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Quick witted and not to be taken too seriously, Charlie's superior talent in the courtroom is only matched by his tall ego. He's Gwen’s soon to become boss and stands in as her friend with benefits.
 

Erica Ash

Cast Member

Opinionated and rebellious, Gwen is an attorney whose passion for her clients is as admirable as it is annoying.

Megan Hutchings

Cast Member

Tracy's a seductive and cunning Public Defender (PD) who's also Gwen’s valued friend and roommate.
 

MOUNA TRAORÉ

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The rookie attorney of the office, whose desire to succeed keeps her tightly wound. She's learning both how to be a lawyer and what it means to be woke in 2018.
 

Actor Richard Lawson as Gwen's Father and Erica Ash as Gwen on set of episode 101 of BET's new series In Contempt.

Richard Lawson

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Gwen’s stern and at times condescending father who once was an elite attorney himself.
 

Ronnie Rowe, Jr.

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Gwen’s nemesis on the prosecution team whose cockiness is only matched by his resolve.

Christian Keyes

Cast Member

Quick witted and not to be taken too seriously, Charlie's superior talent in the courtroom is only matched by his tall ego. He's Gwen’s soon to become boss and stands in as her friend with benefits.
 

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Erica Ash

Cast Member

Opinionated and rebellious, Gwen is an attorney whose passion for her clients is as admirable as it is annoying.

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Megan Hutchings

Cast Member

Tracy's a seductive and cunning Public Defender (PD) who's also Gwen’s valued friend and roommate.
 

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MOUNA TRAORÉ

Cast Member

The rookie attorney of the office, whose desire to succeed keeps her tightly wound. She's learning both how to be a lawyer and what it means to be woke in 2018.
 

Close
Actor Richard Lawson as Gwen's Father and Erica Ash as Gwen on set of episode 101 of BET's new series In Contempt.

Richard Lawson

Cast Member

Gwen’s stern and at times condescending father who once was an elite attorney himself.
 

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Ronnie Rowe, Jr.

Cast Member

Gwen’s nemesis on the prosecution team whose cockiness is only matched by his resolve.

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Legal aid attorney Gwen Sullivan tangles with her stern judge dad and boyfriend-turned-boss as she fights to defend New York City's underprivileged citizens in a broken legal system.

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