Charlie Dixon, a former executive producer for Fox Sports, has been let go from the network amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Dixon faced accusations of sexual battery in two lawsuits filed by former employees, including Julie Stewart-Binks, a former anchor and reporter at Fox Sports. In one lawsuit, Stewart-Binks claimed that Dixon assaulted her in 2016, alleging he pressed her against a wall and attempted to kiss her without consent.
Dixon’s departure from Fox Sports was reportedly due to a violation of company policy unrelated to the lawsuits, according to his attorney, John Ly. Dixon was accused of failing to disclose that a third-party production company had hired his wife as a temporary freelancer. However, Ly insisted that Dixon had sought approval from his supervisor, who indicated there were no objections to the hire.
In a statement, Fox Sports confirmed Dixon’s exit but did not provide details about the ongoing investigation into the harassment claims. Dixon’s attorney emphasized that he has cooperated fully with the investigation and denies any inappropriate behavior.
The lawsuits filed against Dixon and Fox Sports allege sexual assault and battery, as well as a hostile work environment. Stewart-Binks claims that after the alleged assault, her contract with Fox was not renewed. Another lawsuit from hairstylist Noushin Faraji accuses Dixon of unwanted physical contact during a birthday party, further highlighting a troubling pattern of behavior.
Fox Sports previously stated that the allegations against Dixon are from several years ago and that they had conducted a thorough investigation at the time. However, the recent developments have reignited discussions about workplace safety and accountability in the industry.
As the situation unfolds, both the network and Dixon face scrutiny over their handling of these serious allegations, raising important questions about workplace culture and the treatment of employees in the sports media field.