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Former Saintsation Sues Team For Gender Bias

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METAIRIE, La. -- A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader believes she was fired over what her attorney described as "antiquated" and "blatantly discriminatory" social media and fraternization policies that are different for female cheerleaders and male players. She has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and has requested arbitration hearings with both the team and the NFL.

The cheerleader, Bailey Davis, was fired in January, in part because she posted a picture on her private Instagram account showing her in an outfit similar to a one-piece swimsuit that the team determined was against its policy. She also said she had been accused of being seen at a party with a player before that -- a claim she denied.

Both Davis and her mother, Lora -- a longtime choreographer for the Saintsations dance team who resigned over this incident -- said they don't believe the policies are fair since players are not held to the same standards. They argue that players are not forbidden from trying to contact or fraternize with cheerleaders and that players' social media accounts are not restricted in the same way.

Davis' claims were first reported by The New York Times. Attorneys for the Saints replied with the following statement: "The New Orleans Saints do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, and (the organization) specifically denies that Ms. Davis was treated any differently on account of her sex. The organization looks forward to clearing itself of any wrongdoing with regards to its policies and workplace rules."

The NFL did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Former New Orleans Saints cheerleader files complaint over discrimination