Fox Stations Defend Anchor’s Termination Amid Sex-Discrimination Suit
Fox and Detroit’s WJBK counter claims that former anchor Taryn Asher was terminated for unprofessional behavior and on-air outbursts, while disputing her gender-bias allegations in a federal suit filed in June. The filing notes Asher complained in 2025 about unequal treatment compared with male co-anchor Roop Raj and was removed from anchor duties but remained employed for a period; Fox says her conduct justified dismissal. The case also contrasts timelines for her termination (Nov. 2025 vs. June 2026 in the filing), impacts of a non-compete clause, and a dispute over returning a station laptop, with Asher’s attorney asserting gender discrimination and retaliation.