Taryn Asher Takes Legal Action Against FOX 2 Detroit

Former FOX 2 Detroit news anchor Taryn Asher is suing the station on sex discrimination charges.

According to Click On Detroit, Asher was fired in 2025 after 18 years at the station. The lawsuit alleges she raised concerns with Fox 2 management about unequal treatment involving her and her male co-anchor, Roop Raj.

The lawsuit also names FOX 2 Detroit General Manager Paul McGonagle, who joined the station in July 2025. Among the allegations are that several women were let go and later replaced by men.

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Additional allegations in the lawsuit are as follows,

• Asher claims that nothing changed regarding guest interview assignments after she met with management.
• Ahe believed Raj had more flexibility with his schedule, even though they had similar responsibilities.
• Management discussed bringing back 'Let It Rip' with her as host, but the show was eventually put on hold.

After being placed on leave in early November 2025, while an investigation was conducted, Asher was fired weeks later based on accusations that she had engaged in so-called 'outbursts' - which she claims are untrue.

According to the complaint, Asher is seeking:

• Back pay and future lost wages
• Lost benefits
• Punitive damages
• Compensation for mental and emotional distress
• Damages for harm to her professional reputation

Many Mid-Michigan residents remember Taryn Asher from her time at ABC-12 in Flint. Asher worked at the station from 2000 to 2007 before leaving to take a position with FOX 2 Detroit.

If you are not familiar, you can check out a video of Taryn Asher reporting on FOX 2 Detroit from a few years ago below.

This may also remind you of another Michigan case involving David Custer and WNEM-TV5 in Saginaw. The former anchor won his case in 2025 against the station over claims of harassment and wrongful treatment.