Jude dismisses discrimination charge against Paula Deen

A federal judge has dismissed the racial discrimination charge against Paula Deen. The discrimination claim was made by a former employee of Deen.

According to U.S. District Judge William T. Moore Jr., the former employee cannot claim to be a victim of racial discrimination pertaining to African American workers because she is white.

Other portions of the lawsuit, including sexual harassment and abusive treatment, are still pending.

In a statement, Deen’s representative said, “We are pleased with the Court’s ruling today that Lisa Jackson’s claims of race discrimination have been dismissed.”