Noushin Faraji, a former hairstylist for FOX Sports activities, has sued Skip Bayless and a variety of others for alleged office misconduct, together with Pleasure Taylor and FOX Sports activities Govt Vice President Charlie Dixon. The lawsuit claims that Faraji skilled sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation throughout her 10 years at FOX Sports activities.
The 42-page criticism, of which Entrance Workplace Sports activities obtained a duplicate, alleges that Faraji was repeatedly approached by Bayless, who provided her $1.5 million in change for sexual favors. In line with the lawsuit, Bayless allegedly pressed his physique towards her and gave her “lingering hugs” after she joined “Undisputed,” FS1’s morning present which ended final 12 months. In line with reviews, Faraji, a single mom, turned down Bayless a number of occasions and even revealed well being issues to place him off and hopefully finish Bayless’ advances.
Swimsuit says Bayless obtained worse
Faraji claims Bayless’ habits solely obtained worse through the years, even to the purpose of accusing her of getting sexual relations together with his former co-star, Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe is now on ESPN. The swimsuit recollects a dialog during which Bayless allegedly mocked Faraji’s faith, asking, “Aren’t you Muslim? Doesn’t your dad have three to 4 wives?”
Allegations of groping
Moreover, the lawsuit claims that Dixon, an government at Fox Sports activities, “grabbed her buttocks” throughout a birthday celebration they attended. Faraji contacted Taylor in regards to the incident in non-public, and the “Communicate” host reportedly suggested her to “recover from it.” Moreover, Faraji claims that when their friendship ended, Taylor — who’s recognized as a defendant — began insulting her each personally and professionally. Taylor is charged with making enjoyable of Faraji’s identify and ancestry. Faraji says she advised human assets about all the problems, however they ignored her. In line with her, the tradition at work is “misogynistic, racist, and ableist.”
The criticism comes amid a significant reorganization of FOX Sports activities’ roster, which included Bayless leaving “Undisputed” in August of final 12 months. Neither Bayless nor FS1 has spoken publicly in regards to the allegations.
