Mike Richards addresses 'The Price Is Right' discrimination lawsuit, 'Jeopardy!' host rumors
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In a 2010 complaint by Brandi Cochran, a former model on "The Price Is Right," she claimed she was fired after becoming pregnant with twins while Richards served as co-executive producer.
"I want to address the complicated employment issues raised in the press during my time at ‘The Price Is Right’ ten years ago," he wrote. "These were allegations made in employment disputes against the show. I want you all to know that the way in which my comments and actions have been characterized in these complaints does not reflect the reality of who I am or how we worked together on ‘The Price Is Right.’ I know firsthand how special it is to be a parent. It is the most important thing in the world to me. I would not say anything to disrespect anyone’s pregnancy and have always supported my colleagues on their parenting journeys." In a 2010 complaint by Brandi Cochran, a former model on "The Price Is Right," she claimed she was fired after becoming pregnant with twins while Richards served as co-executive producer. Cochran obtained more than $8.5 million in punitive damages.
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