Former Anchor Drops Lawsuit Against Tegna Station
In January of 2021, FTVLive told you that longtime WTHR (Indianapolis) Anchor Andrea Morehead had filed a lawsuit against the Tegna station claiming that she was harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers over several years as she waged a public battle with breast cancer.
Now, Morehead has decided to drop the lawsuit.
“The truth of my experience is exhaustive, and after two years of seeking accountability, it became clear that the legal route was never going to be a fair fight because the opposition doubled down on the lies,” Morehead wrote in the statement posted Tuesday. “I had to weigh the costs of potentially having the case dismissed or settling the case and signing a non-disclosure agreement and forever remain silent. Neither option allowed the truth to be told.”
“Current federal laws do not adequately protect people from racism,” Morehead wrote. “Absent being called the n-word or a noose being placed on my desk, it can be legally challenging to prove intentional discrimination.”
In a statement emailed to IBJ, WTHR president and general manager Michael Brouder said his company was pleased with the dismissal of the suit.
“Tegna and WTHR deny the allegations contained in (Morehead’s) complaint,” Brouder wrote. “We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.”