May 4th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
WTOP reports two former Washington Redskins cheerleaders have defended the organization after a report that women on the squad were required to appear topless during a 2013 calendar shoot in Costa Rica and forced to escort wealthy sponsors to a nightclub. “The topless being forced? Just simply not true,” said Charo Bishop, a former Redskins cheerleader team captain, who was present during the trip to Costa Rica.
Bishop and another former team captain Rachel Gill appeared on NBC’s “Today” show. Hosts noted the women were asked by the Redskins to speak on behalf of the team.
Gill said the women were not parading around bare-breasted. At times, some cheerleaders would not have a top on as they prepared to pose for a photographer.
“This was a calendar photo shoot,” said Gill, who said the team’s calendar was never prurient. “We’re always covered, even if there is a topless photo.”
“Some girls were excited to be doing those things,” said Bishop.
In The New York Times article, several cheerleaders anonymously said they were required to be topless during the photo session
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