The representatives of Janel Grant, who is suing Vince McMahon in U.S. federal court in a case that has yet to reach its verdict, were heavily critical of WWE hiring Lee Fitting earlier this year, who had previously been a producer behind the scenes on ESPN College Gameday. Fitting is WWE’s current Head of Production.
A statement was released on December 18, following the publication of an article on The Athletic that detailed some of the allegations Fitting faces from his time at ESPN.
The statement reads:
“How can WWE claim they are committed to improving the company’s culture, and at the same time, hire a man earlier this year who was accused of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment in his previous role? The allegations against Lee Fitting during his time at ESPN are extremely concerning. Revelations like this are why Janel Grant’s lawyers sent a letter to WWE and Endeavor, urging them to release all current and former employees from their NDAs. The same old boys club who enabled Janel Grant’s abuse are continuing to put alleged predators in leadership roles, and this pattern must change once and for all.”
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