David Simon Criticizes Russian Censorship of 'The Wire's' Gay Character

The creator of 'The Wire' condemns Russian streaming services for editing out references to Omar Little's sexuality.

David Simon publicly denounced Russian streaming platforms for removing scenes that depict Omar Little as gay in 'The Wire'.
Simon expressed his outrage on social media, criticizing both the censorship and Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
Omar Little, played by Michael K. Williams, was a groundbreaking openly gay character in the acclaimed HBO series.
Russian media has faced previous accusations of censoring LGBTQ content following anti-LGBTQ legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin in 2022.
Michael K. Williams, who passed away in 2021, embraced his character's sexuality and advocated for its authentic portrayal on screen.