Hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick is suing NBC for wrongful termination, alleging in one of his lawsuit’s 12 claims that he was discriminated against as a straight man. In another claim he alleges the network fired him because of his support of President Donald Trump in 2016.
Roenick was suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports in December 2019 and dismissed in February after joking about a threesome with his wife and coworker Kathryn Tappen on the “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast. He also commented on Patrick Sharp’s physical appearance.
Roenick alleges firing due to being straight
The lawsuit was filed in New York Supreme Court on Friday, as reported by Variety.