Northwestern Cheerleader Drops Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Hayden Richardson's motion to dismiss ends a legal battle over allegations of misconduct by fans and university staff.

Overview

Richardson accused the university of covering up sexual harassment at events in 2018 and 2019.
The lawsuit named former athletic director Mike Polisky and other staff members as defendants.
Northwestern maintained that it addressed Richardson's concerns promptly and effectively.
Polisky resigned in 2021 amid backlash and protests following his promotion.
The reasons behind Richardson's decision to drop the lawsuit remain undisclosed.