Henry's suit further accuses the network boss of being "an instrument to cover up the existence of sexual misconduct at Fox News" while alleging she "had such a well-known history of . 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. Let's wait and see what he says when he's under oath.". 7 /25. USA TODAY 0:00 0:38 Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two women, including one whose complaints got him terminated in July for alleged sexual. In this case, NPR and I felt confident that we would prevail in court on the merits. He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. Nonetheless, seeing Henry on any television screen didnt sit well with Wigdor LLP, the law firm representing Jennifer Eckhart, the former Fox News producer. 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.' In May 2015, a cocktail waitress and stripper at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel namedNatalia Limatold In Touch Weekly of their 10-month affair. Carlson noted how the last time his address became public, his house was descended upon by antifa protesters who gathered outside his property after a 'left-wing journalist' published his address. Areu claims she was sexually harassed several men at the network including Sean Hannity, Ed Henry and Carlson. https://t.co/gNRR4gsiTH, Gretchen Carlson (@GretchenCarlson) July 1, 2020, If they've cleaned up everything, then they should relieve me from my NDA, Carlson tells Yahoo Entertainment. The former freelance assistant for Fox Business host Liz Claman shared creepy sext messages from Henry, including "f--- you and your safe word.. Carlson allegedly propositioned her on the set of his show by telling her that he was staying alone in a hotel room. 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. The following year, Shirley became the Deputy Washington Editor covering NPRs White House Political podcasts through to May 2019. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We've made such great strides, you know, there's so much more work to do.. The lawsuit, which listed Fox News Network LLC as a defendant and was filed in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, accuses Scott of using Henry as a . And, I just, I didn't have a voice until now," she said. Foti said Henry is in possession of evidence that will contradict Eckhart's 'fictional accounts' - including 'graphic photos and other aggressively suggestive communications' that she sent to him. We wont cower in a corner anymore. 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. He said: 'The paper is not alleging we've done anything wrong and we haven't. "We recently became aware of Ed's personal . Henry accused the network and its CEO Suzanne Scott of publicly painting him as a "sex criminal" following sexual misconduct allegations. Ed Henrys sister, Colleen, is now alive and well. The Daily Beast relayed that the former Fox News anchor is now on Real America's Voice, a fledgling internet and satellite TV network, with Steve Bannon as one of its contributors. Henry's wife works for Ed's network, but that has not caused any issues in their marriage. A merger would produce a more complicated company and turn off investors rather than increase the companys lagging stock price, Irenic Capital stated in a letter to the News Corp. board. Michael J Willemin responded to the statements from Fox News and Catherine Foti with his own. Henry had been a co-anchor on "America's Newsroom," which airs from 9 a.m. to noon Eastern. The reports of the affair caused former Fox CEO Roger Ailes to publicly rebuke him, stating that 'this raises serious questions about Ed's lack of judgment, especially given his position as a journalist'. We've never had a dispute with anyone. Another scandal followed suit in 2020, spearheaded by a woman named Jennifer Eckhart. "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," a statement from Fox News said. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. 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. The liver is an amazing organ that will then regenerate in both me and my sister after the transplantation. Henry graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, New York in 1993 and later joined Washington reach Georgetown University Law Center and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2000. Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry went nuclear on an ex-staffer who accused him of rape, spilling sext messages and raunchy photos in a scathing new court filing. For example, Fox Business may benefit from greater integration with The Wall Street Journal and some of Dow Jones other properties, but it is highly debatable whether the benefits from such an association flow both ways. On the other hand, his salary remained at $2 million owing to his prowess in the journalism field. Shortly after she came out, another woman named Cathy Areu, also at Fox, came out with her sexual harassment story. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart claims that Henry - who was fired from the network on July 1 after an unnamed employee accused him of sexual misconduct - handcuffed her and raped her in a hotel room in 2017 after trying to coerce her into a sexual relationship. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. Ms. Eckhart knows that the messages are more than "consensual looking"; they will prove her consent, and any claims to the contrary will be disproven.'. An attorney for Eckhart said Thursday that his client stands by her claims and has nothing more to say. 'As alleged in the complaint Fox News was aware of complaints against Mr. Henry involving sexually inappropriate conduct before he raped Ms. Henry and sent graphic and sexually explicit photographs, videos and texts to Ms. Areu. Henry fired back in a Manhattan Federal Court filing late Monday, portraying his relationship with Eckhart as entirely consensual and often initiated by her. In this role, he provides regular reports and live coverage of the Trump administration for various Fox News programs. Fox News Media has terminated "America's Newsroom" co-anchor Ed Henry after an outside law firm conducted an investigation into sexual misconduct claims that were made against him by a former. Ed Henry is an American journalist known for working on Fox News as the co-host of 'America's Newsroom'. Ed Henry appears on "Fox & friends" in New York on Sept. 6, 2019. It claims he first began flirting with her in 2014 after she had graduated and that although she was 'not romantically interested' in him, she joined him for a drink after he persisted in his advances. Charlize Theron credits women at Fox News for launching #MeToo movement, Army veteran Sen. 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Ed Henry joined the Cable News Network (CNN) in 2004 and began working as a host on their Inside Politics show in 2005. 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. The lawsuit names Fox News, Henry, Hannity, Carlson and Kurtz as defendants. 'Ms. 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. (Richard Drew/AP), Eckhart sued Henry and Fox News in July, claiming hed placed her in handcuffs and raped her in a hotel room in 2017. Wed also like to point out that this isnt the first time he has embarrassed his wife, Shirley Hung, with his out-of-marriage antics. 'Mr. "A moment now for some news about the co-anchor of this program, Ed Henry," Smith said. 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. '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. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'". Ed Henry is a journalist from America. And if that sounds like cheerleading and I've never met the man ask. Fox News fired Henry, who had served as chief White House correspondent, shortly before the lawsuit was filed. 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. Two of the women who received settlements after accusing O'Reilly of harassment, Andrea Mackris and Juliet Huddy, stated that they believed he was masturbating when he called them up for unwanted phone sex conversations. 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. Another states:'When u r owned u don't get a choice.'. A judge ruled last September that Eckharts case can move forward. His father was a Vietnam War veteran. A lawsuit filed in federal court against Fox News on Monday accused former host Ed Henry of rape and alleged that he retaliated against two women who rejected his . 'Whenever he was in town, we would pretty much just have sex. On June 20, 2011, Henry left CNN, to become the Fox News White House Correspondent. Earlier this month,his show's former top writer resigned after CNN found he had written a series of racist and repugnant tweets under a pseudonym. Fox News Media's top news anchor, Ed Henry has been fired from the network following a shocking allegation for sexual harassment from years ago. Fox News has seen a cascade of departures from its network over the past few years, many of which were . 'Stepping out of the darkness and into my truth,' she wrote. ", First published on July 21, 2020 / 11:06 AM. Under the leadership of CEO Suzanne Scott, FOX News Media has worked tirelessly to transform the company culture," the statement added, citing the many cultural changes that Ms. Scott has instituted during her incredibly successful tenure as CEO., In response to the allegations Henry made against Wallace, the statement said, FOX conducted a full and independent investigation of the claims against Jay Wallace he was cleared of any wrongdoing and the allegations are false.. He would also gradually ascend into a co-hosting job with Sandra Smith onAmericas Newsroomuntil his firing in 2020. Well, you know why. In 2019, the movie Bombshell was released based on the sexual harassment allegations made by Fox News female employees against network founder Ailes. 'Specifically, Ms. Foti invokes a rape myth; namely, that a victim of rape would never send her attacker friendly or even consensual-looking messages. She signed an NDA as part of her reported $20million out of court settlement with the network. NPR gives me the support & freedom to report independently, even when it's uncomfortable, Folkenflik tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. She claims that despite telling him he left 'a mark on her buttocks', 'bruise on her leg,' among other injuries to her, he continued to send the messages. Fox News announced Henry was fired Wednesday, saying in a statement he was accused of "willful sexual misconduct" by a former network employee. Smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use disorder can damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to your penis. Ed Henry @realamericasvoice & Author NYT bestseller #42faith The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story. Moreover, the investigator did not even speak with either of our clients, even though both Ms. Eckhart and Ms. Areu offered to meet with him under reasonable conditions. ET The Fox. 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The accuser, Jennifer Eckhart, likened the move to efforts by notorious #MeToo villains like Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer to smear victims and portray sexual assaults as consensual encounters.