“Allen Sawkins knows from tragic first-hand experience how domestic violence can spill over into the workplace and alter many people’s lives. Sawkins’ partner, Tony McNaughton, a Starbucks manager, was murdered at work in 2000 while trying to protect an employee from her violent ex-husband.” Click here for the rest of the article. Click here for a video interview with Allen. Allen Sawkins portrays Deacon Jim in Divine: The Series.