BATON ROUGE - A jury has dismissed a federal lawsuit filed against LSU by former recruiting director Sharon Lewis, who alleged she was wrongfully terminated after reporting sexual harassment by football staffers. 

Lewis, who worked for LSU athletics for more than 20 years, filed the $50 million lawsuit against the university, claiming the work environment for female employees was hostile and sometimes sexually inappropriate. 

Lewis claimed when she reported alleged sexual misconduct allegations, most notably against former head coach Les Miles and then running backs coach Frank Wilson, they were inappropriately handled or completely forgotten. 

During the trial, jurors heard from current head coach Brian Kelly, who said Lewis was not fired because of the reporting sexual harassment but part of a staffing change to nearly 40 positions in the football department when he took over the program. 

LSU sent the following statement Wednesday afternoon: 

We are pleased that after a full review of the evidence, the jury ruled in our favor. The simple truth is that Ms. Lewis was never retaliated or discriminated against. She was let go along with 41 other football staff members and coaches after a new head coach was hired.

As an institution, over the past three years we have built a robust and nationally recognized Title IX office with more than 12 experts who are committed to educating and protecting our entire LSU community while moving swiftly and holding any offenders fully accountable. This will continue to be a priority for us.

Lewis' attorney Larry English said they will reassess their options soon. 

"We think we put on our case but we're in a system where the jury makes the decision. we will go home and get some sleep and then we will look at our legal options and what we're going to do moving forward," English said.

Les Miles released the following statement about the dismissal on Friday, Jan. 5:

"Many of my fondest memories are from my time at LSU. Every day as a Tiger was an honor. I lead a group of young men who shared my passion for football and people. We pursued excellence through integrity. Our program was, and is, special. I am proud of how I led the LSU Football Program. I championed each player, coach and support staff member as an integral part of our team. I respected, valued and advocated for our team. The fiction novel Sharon Lewis authored as an attempt at corrupt financial gain ended today. I was awarded $200,000 against Lewis and attorney, Larry English. The ruling provides clarity about Lewis’ persistent misrepresentation of the man I am. Justice is victory for all of us – a powerful reminder that truth vindicates."