11/5/2016 12:30 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
EXCLUSIVE
An ex-showrunner over at “Criminal Minds” has a situation on his hands that’s less feet-kicking-legs and more teeth-biting-ass … according to an alleged victim.
Construction worker Timothy Swing tells us he was working this week at the home of former “Criminal Minds” executive producer Edward Bernero when 1 of Ed’s 3 Dobermans sank its teeth into his right butt cheek.
Tim says he got a tetanus shot at urgent care, and Edward offered him $3k to make the whole thing go away.
Here’s the problem … Tim says he was poised to rake in almost $13k from the 5 month gig before getting chomped on day 2 … and Ed never made good on the payment.
Ed has a very different story. He says Tim called the dogs over and started playing with 1 before another jumped on him from behind and scratched him — that’s it. Ed says he felt bad and wanted to help with the bill, until Tim demanded $3k.
Meanwhile, Tim tells us Ed has reached out and offered him some cash … in return for a promise not to sue.
