Sophie Cunningham Mentioned In Bombshell Lawsuit Against Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are currently embroiled in multiple lawsuits over allegations of workplace mismanagement, including racial discrimination, retaliatory firings and sexual harassment. In the latest suit, filed May 13, Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is accused of having an affair with current Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham.
The lawsuit was filed by former Director of Security Gene Traylor, who accuses the franchise of racial discrimination and claims it has serious security deficiencies. Traylor alleges that the organization ignored urgent safety concerns that ultimately led to breaches, like when Britney Griner was harassed at the airport.
In his lawsuit, Traylor recounts a conversation with Suns executive Dan Craig, during which Craig allegedly told Traylor and others, "Josh Bartelstein is f*cking Sophie Cunningham."
Cunningham played for the Phoenix Mercury for six seasons before she was traded to the Indiana Fever in late January.
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