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A former hairstylist at Fox Sports has filed a lawsuit accusing network executives and on-air personalities of sexual harassment and misconduct. The lawsuit, filed on January 5, 2025, in Los Angeles, names Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, executive vice president Charlie Dixon, TV host Skip Bayless, and FS1 host Joy Taylor as defendants.
The 42-page lawsuit, obtained by Front Office Sports, includes several disturbing allegations made by Noushin Faraji, who worked at Fox Sports from 2012 until August 2024. Among the key claims, Faraji alleges that Charlie Dixon, who oversees content at FS1, grabbed her buttocks during a birthday party in West Hollywood. When she reported the incident to Fox Sports host Joy Taylor, Faraji claims Taylor responded dismissively, telling her to “get over it.”
Perhaps the most alarming accusations involve Bayless, who previously co-hosted “Undisputed” with Shannon Sharpe. Faraji alleges that Bayless offered her $1.5 million in exchange for sex, in addition to engaging in inappropriate physical behavior, such as lingering hugs and pressing against her. Faraji claims Bayless kissed her cheek and made several unsolicited advances. When she rejected his advances, Faraji says Bayless accused her of having an affair with his co-host Sharpe.
The lawsuit also includes claims of personal and professional mistreatment from Taylor. Faraji alleges that after their friendship ended, Taylor began mocking her English pronunciation and insulting her in front of others.
In addition to seeking unspecified monetary damages, Faraji’s lawsuit is filed as a class action on behalf of herself and other nonexempt Fox employees in California over the past four years. The lawsuit also calls for a jury trial.
Fox Sports has yet to issue a detailed public statement regarding the lawsuit. A spokesperson commented, stating, “We take these allegations seriously and have no further comment at this time given this pending litigation.”
This legal action highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding workplace culture and harassment in the sports media industry. Faraji’s lawsuit could have significant implications for how Fox Sports and similar organizations address such claims and implement workplace policies moving forward.