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Southfield Today
By the People, for the People
Fox 2 Detroit Anchor Taryn Asher Files Discrimination Complaint
Attorney alleges anchor was fired due to gender discrimination
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:46pm
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A shattered microphone symbolizes the ongoing fight for gender equity and the silencing of female voices in the media industry.Southfield TodayTaryn Asher, a news anchor at Fox 2 Detroit, has filed a federal complaint alleging discrimination following her termination from the station. Her attorney, Matt Turner of the Southfield law firm Sommers Schwartz, claims that Fox 2 violated Title VII by treating Asher less favorably than her male colleagues.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns about gender discrimination in the media industry, where women often face unequal treatment and biases compared to their male counterparts. Asher's complaint could shine a light on broader issues of workplace equity and the challenges female journalists continue to face.
The details
According to Turner, Fox 2 cited unspecified reasons for Asher's firing, but the attorney alleges the station discriminated against her based on her sex. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion.
- Taryn Asher was fired from Fox 2 Detroit in April 2026.
The players
Taryn Asher
A news anchor who was fired from Fox 2 Detroit and has filed a federal complaint alleging gender discrimination.
Matt Turner
An attorney at the Southfield law firm Sommers Schwartz who is representing Taryn Asher in her discrimination complaint against Fox 2 Detroit.
Fox 2 Detroit
The television station that terminated Taryn Asher, which is now facing a discrimination complaint from the former anchor.
What they’re saying
“Pursuant to Title VII, Fox has an obligation not to discriminate against Ms. Asher based on her sex, including by treating Ms. Asher's male colleagues more favorably.”
— Matt Turner, Attorney, Sommers Schwartz
What’s next
The federal complaint filed by Taryn Asher's attorney will be investigated by the appropriate authorities to determine if Fox 2 Detroit violated anti-discrimination laws in its termination of the news anchor.
The takeaway
This case underscores the persistent challenges female journalists face in the media industry, where gender discrimination and unequal treatment remain pervasive issues. Asher's complaint highlights the need for continued progress towards workplace equity and accountability for employers who fail to uphold anti-discrimination laws.
