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Jets Counter Sue Ex-Employee Over Defamation and Conspiracy Claims
10/8/2025
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- The New York Jets filed a countersuit accusing Elaine Chen of unlawful conspiracy to defame Jets president Hymie Elhai.
- Chen says she and her husband Larry Fitzpatrick were fired for cooperating with an Elhai investigation.
- The Jets’ suit cites defamation, interference, and breach of contract, backed by texts and emails.
- Allegations against Fitzpatrick include inappropriate behavior and NFL gambling-policy violations.
