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Female NFL Official Files Discrimination Lawsuit After Firing

4/2/2026

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Robin DeLorenzo, one of the NFL's first female officials, filed a discrimination lawsuit after being terminated in 2025.
She alleges three years of gender-based scrutiny and harassment, including ill-fitting men's clothing and being forced to showcase her ponytail.
DeLorenzo claims the NFL denied equal resources and manipulated evaluations, resulting in firing based on biased assessments.
DeLorenzo seeks reinstatement and damages as the case moves to federal court.

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Robin DeLorenzo, one of the NFL's first female officials, filed a discrimination lawsuit after being terminated in 2025.
She alleges three years of gender-based scrutiny and harassment, including ill-fitting men's clothing and being forced to showcase her ponytail.
DeLorenzo claims the NFL denied equal resources and manipulated evaluations, resulting in firing based on biased assessments.
DeLorenzo seeks reinstatement and damages as the case moves to federal court.