Anchor Taryn Asher was terminated for 'outbursts,' FOX 2 claims
The Detroit News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- FOX and its Detroit affiliate WJBK have denied former anchor Taryn Asher's sex discrimination lawsuit, asserting she was properly terminated for "unprofessional workplace behavior" and "outbursts."
- Asher alleges she was treated worse than her male co-anchor Roop Raj and was terminated after complaining about discriminatory practices by new station manager Paul McGonagle, who allegedly favored Raj.
- FOX admitted Asher complained of unequal treatment but denied retaliation, while also stating Asher frequently missed editorial meetings and exhibited inappropriate behavior, including shouting and profanity.
- Asher's attorney disputes FOX's characterization of her conduct and maintains they will prove gender discrimination and retaliation in court.
- The dispute also involves the timing of Asher's termination, affecting a non-compete clause, and FOX's request for the return of a work laptop that Asher refuses to return, citing attorney-client privilege.
