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Former NFL Official Sues Over Systemic Sexism and Harassment

3/31/2026

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Robin DeLorenzo, one of the NFL's first female officials, filed a lawsuit alleging systemic sexism during 2022–2025.
She described humiliation and harassment, including being forced to sing in front of male players and officials.
The suit says she faced a training program for lower-level officials that male peers did not face.
The suit alleges the NFL failed to support DeLorenzo, contributing to her firing on February 18, 2025.

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Story summary

Robin DeLorenzo, one of the NFL's first female officials, filed a lawsuit alleging systemic sexism during 2022–2025.
She described humiliation and harassment, including being forced to sing in front of male players and officials.
The suit says she faced a training program for lower-level officials that male peers did not face.
The suit alleges the NFL failed to support DeLorenzo, contributing to her firing on February 18, 2025.