Scarlett Pavlovich, who accused Mr. Gaiman of rape and assault in a report last month, said in the suit that his wife had played a role in “procuring and presenting” her.

In the lawsuit, the anchor claims she was assaulted on a balcony outside of a hotel room in 2016, after the two met to discuss plans for an upcoming show.

Fox Sports executive vice president Charlie Dixon, a co-defendant in two lawsuits filed last month in which he was accused of sexual battery, has been placed on administrative leave, sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic.