5th Circ. Won't Reopen White Ex-News Anchor's Bias Suit

By Patrick Hoff · May 26, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT

The Fifth Circuit backed a Mississippi television station's win over a white former news anchor's lawsuit claiming she was fired because of her race, saying she couldn't overcome the company's explanation...

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Case Information

Case Title

Bassett v. Gray Media Group

Case Number

25-60278

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3442 Jobs (Civil Rights)

Date Filed

May 22, 2025