The principle reason I chose to write the statement I wrote - to disclose substance abuse - was to make it clear that this didn’t have anything to do with harassment, settled lawsuits or any internal indiscretions.”ĮSPN has been hit by a number of job cuts over the last few years as it grapples with declining revenues and a stormy political landscape. “I did not touch anybody inappropriately. “My behavior relative to women at ESPN was always respectful,” he said. ESPN president John Skipper's resignation from his position citing substance addiction came as a shock to the network's staffers and will have resounding effects throughout the sports media world. However, Skipper said his departure from ESPN had nothing to do with his treatment of female employees. It ended its partnership with Barstool Sports, a publication known for its crude humour and sexist jokes, after just one show in October, and the Boston Globe reported in December that several current and former network employees describing a “locker room culture” at the network that is hostile to women. I also have to accept that I used very poor judgment.”ĮSPN has had issues with its treatment of female workers. “I accept that the consequences of my actions are my responsibility and have been appropriate.
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“My drug use never had any professional repercussions, but I still have profound regret,” he said.
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He did, however, say he was not an addict and his cocaine habit had never interfered with his professional life before his resignation. He oversees content development, design, production and marketing for, NFL.com. Skipper said the extortion attempt made it clear his drug use was a problem he needed to address. John Skipper was named senior vice president and general manager of ESPN Internet Group on January 19, 2000.