Grey's Anatomy places writer Elisabeth Finch on administrative leave over an allegation she fabricated her medical history

The Hollywood Reporter

The 44-year-old Grey's consulting producer, who is best known for writing Grey's landmark 2019 "Silent All These Years" rape victim-themed  (as well as making a cameo on it), has written extensively about her medical experiences, including having a rare form of bone cancer. But according to a report from The Ankler, Finch may have fabricated her medical history. According to The Hollywood Reporter's Lesley Goldberg, "the doubt over the validity of Finch’s personal details arose after the writer cited a family emergency and left the writers’ room to address a family matter. When colleagues phoned Finch’s wife, Jennifer Beyer, similarities to the story Finch told her colleagues and Beyer’s history matched. Beyer raised concerns with Disney and Shondaland execs, prompting Finch to be placed on administrative leave. Finch and Beyer are now said to be going through an 'acrimonious divorce,' as one source described it." ABC declined to comment amid the investigation into Finch. But her law firm said in a statement: “Ms. Finch will not disclose her private health matters. Likewise, she will not speak about her pending divorce from her estranged wife, Jennifer Beyer, or comment on any statements that Ms. Beyer may have made to third parties about Ms. Finch.”