Barstool Sports CEO defends site against harassment claims
Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini, a woman overseeing a controversial and male-dominated business, defended the sports website following a Daily Beast article describing a history of sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
In a blog post, Nardini acknowledged that employees of Barstool, which is majority owned by the Chernin Group, “make mistakes.” But she said Barstool’s politically incorrect commentary isn’t mean-spirited and is why the site has developed a devoted fan base.
“We are offensive and people will be offended,” she said. “If you believe there is malicious intent and an agenda behind it, we’ll never convince you otherwise.”
