Fox Sports Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment, Discrimination by Skip Bayless and Executives

January 6, 2025
Fox Sports Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Harassment, Discrimination by Skip Bayless and Executives
  • Faraji alleges retaliation for reporting misconduct, stating that perpetrators were promoted while she faced consequences.

  • In addition to sexual harassment, Faraji claims she experienced racial and ethnic discrimination during her employment at Fox.

  • The lawsuit includes allegations that the Fox human resources department protected abusers, including executive VP Charlie Dixon and moderator Joy Taylor.

  • Faraji asserts she was wrongfully terminated in 2024 under fabricated reasons after initially remaining silent about her treatment due to safety concerns.

  • Fox Sports acknowledged the allegations but refrained from further comments due to the ongoing lawsuit.

  • On January 5, 2025, Noushin Faraji filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court against Skip Bayless, Fox Sports, and Fox Corporation, seeking unspecified damages.

  • The lawsuit alleges that Bayless offered Faraji $1.5 million for sex in 2021, and after she refused, he threatened her job and accused her of having an affair with his co-host, Shannon Sharpe.

  • Faraji's lawsuit also seeks class-action status for other Fox employees who claim they were not paid their full wages or overtime.

  • The suit describes a hostile work environment at Fox, facilitated by executives that allowed senior staff, including Bayless, to mistreat employees without repercussions.

  • Bayless worked for Fox Sports until 2024, when his show was canceled due to declining ratings after Shannon Sharpe's departure.

  • Following the cancellation of 'Undisputed', Faraji's work hours were reduced, leading to her eventual termination.

  • The complaint details a pattern of harassment from Bayless starting in 2017, including unwanted physical contact and comments suggesting he could improve her life in exchange for sexual favors.

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