Former Fox News Channel anchor Ed Henry has been out of work since June 2020, and it is definitely not because of the pandemic. The second portion of the suit outlines allegations brought by Areu, who said Henry sent her 'a slew of wildly inappropriate messages throughout the first half of this year'. Just four years after going public with a sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson calls the recent firing of Ed Henry a victory for women. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams in Manhattan said that former associate producer Jennifer . We've learned that. "After a recent claim and investigation involving sexual misconduct in the workplace, Ed has been . The network also said there were no claims against Henry prior to Eckhart's. June 30, 2021 11:08 pm ET. I need to take some time off, Henry said in a statement obtained by Fox News. Unfortunately it was rampant in every industry and every socioeconomic background in every profession. On June 20, 2011, he left CNN, to become the Fox News White House Correspondent. (2 minutes) Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry sued the cable channel Wednesday, accusing his former employer of defaming him in a statement the . In terms of what her former workplace of Fox News has become, as notable hosts like Tucker Carlson remain in the spotlight for criticizing the response of medical experts to the coronavirus pandemic, making disparaging comments about the Black Lives Matter movement and, most recently, calling Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth a moron and a coward, the former host cant say much. The suit claims that Scott wanted to downplay those stories to benefit her career. The former Fox News anchor was born on July 20th, 1971, in Astoria as Edward Michael Henry Jr. His father was a dairy manager while his mother, Christine, worked as a bookkeeper. A new lawsuit contends the network didn't do enough. He would also gradually ascend into a co-hosting job with Sandra Smith onAmericas Newsroomuntil his firing in 2020. 'The Me Too movement has helped to bring to light a number of injustices in our society, and everyone that has suffered deserves to be heard. Like I thought I was just going to be sitting at home crying every day because I was fired from a career that I killed myself for. By NewsHound Ellen July 3, 2020. ", First published on July 21, 2020 / 11:06 AM. "I thought that was normal for a male anchor to do," she said of Ed Henry. She left Fox News in January 2017. Fox News has seen a cascade of departures from its network over the past few years, many of which were . 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Henry was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, along with Sandra Smith. Former Fox News host Ed Henry has responded after the network terminated him over an allegation of sexual misconduct. Carlson, 51, ended his program saying that he very rarely made the story about himself but that he was going to make an exception after hearing that the newspaper was planning to expose where he and his family live in Washington D.C. 'As a matter of journalism, there is no conceivable justification for a story like that,' Carlson said of the proposed story, which he said is due to run later this week. Henry was firedthree weeks ago in response to Eckhart's allegations. Fox said it will use rotating anchors for now to replace Henry. 'So why is the New York Times doing a story on the location of my family's house? 'Even putting that aside, the complaint notes that Mr. Henry engaged in this unlawful and egregious conduct while employed by Fox News. She claims Henry invited her to his New York Marriott Marquis hotel room, 'ripped off her clothes' and she had sex with him 'fearing that her career would be over if she refused.'. Examples included messages from Valentine's Day 2017: 'F**k you and your safe word,' followed by 'You will know when I'm done. Eckhart alluded to the suit in an Instagram post on Monday that showed her face half obscured by a shadow. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Which is what I'm fighting for right now, for all people to no longer be muddled in silence. Another scandal followed suit in 2020, spearheaded by a woman named Jennifer Eckhart. President Donald Trump on Sunday morning went on a rapid-fire tirade on Twitter against Ed Henry of Fox News. The lawsuit . Before Fox News Channel issued a press statement on his dismissal, Ed Henrys net worth lingered at approximately $6 million. (UPDATED with Fox News & Ed Henry attorney statements on lawsuit) Tucker Carlson is returning to Fox News Channel tonight after a short vacation, but along with the cabler newser itself, Sean. The family of four lived in a post-war apartment building in 32-56 41 Street in Astoria while the kids attended St. Josephs Grammar School nearby. "On Thursday, June 25, we . The liver is an amazing organ that will then regenerate in both me and my sister after the transplantation. In this role, he provides regular reports and live coverage of the Trump administration for various Fox News programs. While the firing of Fox News anchor Ed Henry may have been a bombshell, complaints about his sexual misconduct go back to at least 2017. Ultimately, we are confident that a jury will hold Fox News responsible for the acts of its employees, as well as its own conduct in responding to these allegations. Henry's lawyer, Catherine Foti, responded to the lawsuit by saying Eckhart 'initiated and completely encouraged a consensual relationship' with the anchor, who has been married to hiswife Shirley since 2010 and has two children from a previous marriage. A former Fox News anchor tried to "humiliate" and victim-shame an ex-staffer who is suing him for rape by releasing sexually explicit images and messages she allegedly sent him, her lawyers claim . In 2003, Henry began providing political analysis for two local radio shows; the WMAL Morning News and The Chris Core Show, on WMAL, Washington, D.C. I know how hard it is to come forward w/ allegations. "Regrettably, Ms. Scott sandbagged Plaintiff with her statement, lending credence to the false allegations because she was trying to save her own career and burnish her image as a tough, no nonsense female executive who cleaned up Fox News," the suit says. "I felt that he had the power to derail me, to destroy me, to ruin my career. In addition, the Wigdor Firm declined to provide the investigators with any of the emails, texts or other evidence they requested. Instead of disciplining Henry after those complaints, Fox News promoted him to a higher position, the lawsuit says. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'". In 2008, he became CNN's White House correspondent, along with people like Dan Lothian and Brianna Keilar, and after a while, he was promoted to White House senior correspondent for CNN. Shirley Hung married Ed Henry on June 26, 2010 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Four years ago, nobody would have been paying attention to it, Carlson tells Yahoo Entertainment about the news that broke on July 1 that Henry, co-anchor of Americas Newsroom, was fired as a result of a complaint made the week before about willful sexual misconduct in the workplace years ago, according to an internal memo from the network. 'Good long session last time. She'd appeared on his show numerous times since 2017 but after that incident Areu was only invited to appear on Kurtz' show approximately three times, despite having been a 'relative regular' beforehand. This conduct should be universally condemned, as it has been when victims of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and Matt Lauer were similarly maligned, Eckharts attorney Michael Willemin added. Article continues below advertisement She accused him of sexual harassment, misconduct, and rape while in the office. Text. Henry has not yet released such photos or communications and his lawyer says they will not do so until the case is in court. My thanks to NPRs leaders, corporate board & attys, for unwavering backing in this case and in an earlier case involving another former Fox figure who sued me - equally unsuccessfully. Additionally, he noted that NPR has not stepped away from a syllable of its report and the story stands.. This recent hiring decision is yet another example of why so many survivors of abuse are afraid to come forward while their perpetrators are often rewarded in the workplace.. 'Based on the findings of a comprehensive independent investigation conducted by an outside law firm, including interviews with numerous eyewitnesses, we have determined that all of Cathy Areu's claims against FOX News, including its management as well as its hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity & Howard Kurtz and its contributor Gianno Caldwell, are false, patently frivolous and utterly devoid of any merit,' the spokesperson said. The lawsuit claims that in 2017, they had drinks together and Henry invited Eckhart to 'to take a walk and discuss her career at his hotel.' Ed Henry joined the Cable News Network (CNN) in 2004 and began working as a host on their Inside Politics show in 2005. We're not advocating for people to be able to go around and give corporate secrets and things like that, but we're saying that they should be lifting NDAs for covering up bad behavior inside their workplaces, which has been going on for decades, Carlson says. Ed Henry appears on "Fox & friends" in New York on Sept. 6, 2019. Shortly after she came out, another woman named Cathy Areu, also at Fox, came out with her sexual harassment story. Ed Henry's Tweets. Fired Fox News host Ed Henry filed a defamation lawsuit against the network and its CEO, Suzanne Scott, alleging that he was publicly painted as a "sex criminal" in an attempt to save Scott's reputation. The newly revised complaint, filed Monday in Manhattan federal court, included revelations from NPR reporting in July that Henry was required to undergo sex addiction therapy as he received a. 'Mr. A former Fox Business associate producer has accused former Fox News correspondent Ed Henry of raping her while they both worked at the network. After just a few short months out of sight, Ed Henry is back! Left you bruised batter dazed sated begging for more,' he wrote in one message. Father-of-two Henry took a break to work on his marriage to NPR's Chief Washington Editor Shirley Hung after Natalia Lima, 42, revealed she had a ten-month affair with Henry between 2015 and February 2016. Ed Henry is currently a political correspondent for Fox News. The complaint asserts that Fox News did nothing,' Willemin said. Henry was far from the only Fox News anchor who subjected Ms. Areu to sexual harassment,' it adds. Last year, Fox News fired former anchor Ed Henry following an investigation of willful sexual misconduct in the workplace. Nonetheless, over a year since his departure, Henry has resurfaced. They are daughter, Mila Henry, and son, Patrick Henry. Carlson, Falzone and Roginsky created the nonprofit organization Lift Our Voices in an effort to do just that not only for women who have been forced to stay silent on issues of sexual misconduct but for all people to be treated and heard equally in the workplace. I mean, I could have also never known that. The Daily Beast reports that Real America's Voice, the fringe internet and satellite TV network gave him his new professional home. She said Tucker Carlson invited her on his show less often after she refused his sexual advances. I admire NPRs unflagging commitment to providing its audiences with such coverage - and appreciative of the hard work people do behind the scenes to protect the space to do it.. But instead, my gosh, look at the floodgates opened, we're in this massive cultural revolution. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'" Eckhart told "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan. We know who they are. We've made such great strides, you know, there's so much more work to do.. On June 20, 2011, he left CNN and went to work as the Fox News White House Correspondent. Verified. He served at CNN as the moderator for CNNInside Politicsbefore switching to Fox News in 2011. In a series of tweets and re-tweets 23 in 23 minutes Trump expressed his. Charlize Theron credits women at Fox News for launching #MeToo movement, Army veteran Sen. Tammy Duckworth hits back at Tucker Carlson for claiming she hates America: 'Walk a mile in my legs', Tucker Carlson claims Bubba Wallace is disappointed 'he can no longer pose as a victim', Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. Ms. Eckhart, confused, asked Mr. Henry if he was trying to tell her something. Carlson asked in a veiled threat to the Times. NEW YORK (AP) Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace. And, I just, I didn't have a voice until now," she said. 'The fact that we are stating that Ms. Eckhart consented to the activity is not slut-shaming; it is just the truth. 'Because that condition is unreasonable, as evidence cannot be suppressed or hidden in this manner in litigation, our investigators were not given access to speak to either plaintiff. Other roles within her jurisdiction included editing the Networks blog as well as supervising the production of CNNs National Security Unit. "What's most troubling about this lawsuit is that it's occurring in 2020," said Attorney Michael Willemin, who represents Eckhart and Areu. Eckhart's lawyer Michael J Willemin hit back with his own statement accusing Foti of 'engaging in the type of injustice that the #MeToo movement has worked so hard to curb' by invoking a rape myth that a victim would never send her attacker friendly or consensual-looking messages. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. "In reality, however, Ms. Scott had long been an instrument to cover up the existence of sexual misconduct at Fox News," it continues, accusing Scott of trying to hide an alleged affair between a subordinate and the network's president, Jay Wallace. Ailes and former Fox prime-time star Bill O'Reilly were previous ousted from the network over claims of sexual misconduct. In his trial earlier this year, Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting production assistant Mimi Haleyi after his lawyers tried to argue that the encounter in question was consensual because she had sent him 'loving' emails afterward. ", Asked if there was ever a time at Fox that she felt safe, Eckhart said, "I think it's safe to say that I was paralyzed by fear when I was working there. Willemin went on to say:'[Foti's] statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. Henry has covered numerous major stories during his time at Fox News. "A moment now for some news about the co-anchor of this program, Ed Henry," Smith said. She alleges she was sexually harassed by at least four men there. Trump filed the lawsuit against CNN because he accuses the network of defaming his character during the 2020 Presidential Election. After receiving news of her failing liver, Henry offered to go under the table to donate part of his liver to her. It also says that the network had said in court filings that Eckhart never reported any type of misconduct when asked during her exit interview last June. Carlson said that the editors at the Times 'know exactly what will happen to my family when it does run' but don't care because 'they want my show off the air. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. However, today we bring you the decade's one of the most controversial extra-marital affairs of America's chief national correspondent for FOX News and well-known broadcast journalist, Ed Henry. Willemen filed the federal lawsuit on Monday in the US District Court for Southern New York on behalf of Eckhart, a former associate producer at Fox Business, and Cathy Areu, a frequent guest on the network. And as Henry reminded viewers, last week, The New York Times ran an article stating that Fox News is ignoring Trump, who hasn't done an interview with the network in more than 100 days. 'We call on Fox News to work with our clients to retain a truly independent investigator who is transparent. Fox stars Hannity, Carlson and fired anchor Henry in lawsuit By DAVID BAUDER July 20, 2020 His dismissal fromAmericas Newsroom,where he servedalongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. July 21, 2020 / 2:52 PM In reply to a series of messages that read: 'Whatever when u r owned u dont get a "choice"' the person whose phone the screen grabs were taken from replies 'you don't own me.'. As I wrote in my post about Henry's firing, you may recall that he took a "time out" from Fox after salacious details about his extramarital affair with a Las Vegas . 'Mr. The suit describes howAreu 'was a relatively regular face on The Sean Hannity Show until March 8, 2018' - the day Hannity allegedly harassed her in the studio. Ed Henry, a Fox News host, disappeared in mid-June. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. Combining News Corp with Fox will result in a combined company that is obviously more complex than both companies left separate.. In his suit, Henry accuses Scott and the network of turning against him and abruptly firing him while "publicly humiliating him in the process." It also seeks a declaratory judgment that the defendants violated local and federal laws. 'They vandalized our home. Fox News has fired former anchor Ed Henry (left), shown standing with Fox & Friends hosts Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt in September 2019. Nothing could be further from the truth, and it is precisely because of these types of attacks that many victims of sexual assault and rape suffer in silence.'. "Take her on a date to Del Friscos. "I've never seen such a reckless and vicious press release from a major corporation, and it tells me they're very worried about this lawsuit. NEW YORK - Fox News and former anchor Ed Henry must face a lawsuit accusing Henry of promising career advancement to coerce an employee into a sometimes violent sexual relationship including. Ed Henrys wife is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Boston University. ', Ed Henry took a four-month leave of absence over extra-marital affair with Vegas cocktail waitress. The suit goes on to allege how Howard Kurtz, host of Media Buzz, invited Areu to have drinks in the lobby bar of a hotel he was staying at in July 2019. Fox News Chief National Correspondent Ed Henry, left, appears on "Fox and Friends" in New York on Sept. 6, 2019. accused in a complaint of "violently" raping former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart and sending "wildly inappropriate sexual images" to another woman. Megan Sheets For Dailymail.com, Henry raped Eckhart in a hotel room in 2017 after pursuing a sexual relationship with her for three years prior, beginning when she was 24 in 2014, Henry offered to help Areu get a full time job at Fox News if she had sex with him and sent her suggestive messages earlier this year, Sean Hannity offered staff $100 to take Areu on a date while she served as a regular face on his primetime show in 2018, Tucker Carlson invited Areu to his hotel room in December 2018 and he retaliated against her after she refused, Fox News intentionally ignored sexual misconduct allegations against its top TV personalities, They believe in force. New York CNN Business . Viewers may have noticed that he actually disappeared from the show approximately one week prior to that. We've never had a dispute with anyone. But when she declined to go to his hotel room and insteadoffered to have Kurtz join her and a friend at dinner,Kurtz declined, and the following day he allegedly told her: 'You're the only woman here who won't come to my hotel room.'. America's Newsroom anchor Ed Henry was officially fired on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after nine years spent working for the conservative television channel. PREVIOUSLY, June 30 5:59 PM: Ed Henry, who was fired last year from Fox News for alleged sexual misconduct, is suing the news channel and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott for defamation. Henry, who is married to NPR's Shirley Hung, exited his network for a time in 2016 after a report that he has an affair with a Las Vegas hostess. IE 11 is not supported. An outside investigator was hired and, based on the results of that probe, Fox . A spokesperson for the network issued a statement about the lawsuit to DailyMail.com which denies the Areu's claims and vows to fight them 'vigorously'. Henry was fired by Fox News earlier this month based on findings of an internal investigation, both the lawsuit and the network said. Areu claims she was sexually harassed by Henry and several other men at the network - including star anchors Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson and journalists Howard Kurtz and Gianno Caldwell. 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The suit further claims that Scott "had no reason" to believe Eckhart's accusations because Henry had voluntarily provided text messages, emails and photographs that disputed her claims. The attorney attached in the public filing raunchy photos Eckhart allegedly sent Henry. 'My decision to speak out was not an easy one, but I refuse to let fear of retaliation, victim shaming and further attacks intimidate me into remaining silent. It does not specifically address the claims made by the second woman. he questioned. In 2019, the movie Bombshell was released based on the sexual harassment allegations made by Fox News female employees against network founder Ailes. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. During his show, the first one after taking a fishing trip vacation last week, Carlson did not address any of the controversy the news network finds itself in. Made in America, the tree features a patriotic theme of red, white, and blue decorations.After a busy year in America, its nice to, lets just take a step back and celebrate traditions like this and remember how important it is to come together and focus on what truly matters, said co-host Dana Perino. Trace Gallagher has been filling in. An attorney for Eckhart said Thursday that his client stands by her claims and has nothing more to say. Henry initially alleged last year that journalists at the two outletswhich induced NPR media reporter David Folkenflik, CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter and anchor Alisyn Camerotahad "longstanding grudges . Fox News and former anchor Ed Henry must face a lawsuit accusing Henry of promising career advancement to coerce an employee into a sometimes violent sexual relationship . But Eckhart said those stars quickly faded. Shortly after, the couple started dating, and in February 2010, he proposed, and she said yes. He would later grow into an undergraduate in English from Siena College while providing political analysis for radio shows in DC. Fox News chief national correspondent Ed Henry, a serial misinformer and Trump sycophant, is replacing Bill Hemmer as co-anchor for America's Newsroom, which airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. Former Fox News personality Gretchen Carlson, who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit claiming that she was fired for refusing advances from network founder Roger Ailes in July 2016, tweeted her support for Eckhart and Areu on Monday. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Henry had been a co-anchor on "America's Newsroom," which airs from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern. His dismissal from America's Newsroom, where he served alongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. After tying knots with CNN's senior producer Shirley Hung in 2010, the respected personality of National Press Foundation, Ed was spotted rekindling . Carlson will be featured on the MAKERS podcast, DNA of a MAKER, on Tuesday to discuss her ongoing efforts for womens empowerment and the Lift Our Voices initiative, alongside host Lilliana Vazquez. The woman also accused Henry of calling her racial slurs and demanding that she perform sex acts on him. On Monday night, a lawsuit accused him of sexually harassing a frequent female guest. Another states:'When u r owned u don't get a choice.'. Former Fox News Channel anchor Ed Henry has been out of work since June 2020, and it is definitely not because of the pandemic. Henry argued the NPR story was defamatory because it suggested he had a history of sexual misconduct at Fox News, which he claimed was false. Trump filed the lawsuit against CNN because he accuses the network of defaming his character during the 2020 Presidential Election. The lawsuit states that upon his return Henry sent inappropriate messages to Eckhart and expressed an interest in bondage. Areu said she hopes that speaking out will create change at the network. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Some people believe that Ed Henry was abducted by aliens. Ed Henry is an American journalist known for working on Fox News as the co-host of 'America's Newsroom'. And now, people are having to face the music, she says. The couple have two children together. In 2016, Henry was demoted by the network from his job as White House correspondent and took a leave of absence following allegations of an extramarital affair with a Las Vegas hostess and stripper. Ed Henry was Fox News Channels golden boy with promotion after promotion every few months. [2] [3] Early life and education [ edit] Eckhart alleges Henry asked her to be his "sex slave" and "threatened punishment and retaliation" if she didn't comply. A set of late afternoon messages show 'owned & submissive' sent at 4.10pm and 'more anal -' at 4.11pm. It says that when the network released its statement announcing the termination, Scott insinuated that Henry was guilty of sexual misconduct. He responded, "That I want you to ride ME?" 'He then began calling out to the men in the room and demanding that someone take Ms. Areu out on a date for drinks at Del Friscos. Willemin, whose firm is representing both Eckhart and Areu, responded to the Fox News statement with his own.