He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com. ', Areu describes sexual harassment and retaliation by Henry and fellow Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity. Henry has not yet released such photos or communications and his lawyer says they will not do so until the case is in court. 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. 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. Richard Drew/AP Updated at 8:25 p.m. 'She was also subjected to inappropriate sexual harassment and retaliation by Mr. Hannity, Mr. Carlson, Mr. Kurtz and Gianno Caldwell.'. A Fox News spokesperson released a statement dismissing Henry's lawsuit as "a desperate attempt for relevance and redemption.". A set of late afternoon messages show 'owned & submissive' sent at 4.10pm and 'more anal -' at 4.11pm. Jeremy Hawkins what he thinks of President Trump coming to visit today. 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. 'To inflict pain on our family, to terrorize us, to control what we say. Ed Henry AP. 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. On Monday night, a lawsuit accused him of sexually harassing a frequent female guest. He joined the network in 2011 as a senior White House correspondent. 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 has a really high sex drive,' Lima told In Touch magazine, stating that they first stayed in touch over social media. Eckhart accused former White House correspondent and anchor Ed Henry of rape. In 2019, the movie Bombshell was released based on the sexual harassment allegations made by Fox News female employees against network founder Ailes. Ed Henry @realamericasvoice & Author NYT bestseller #42faith The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story. 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. Back in July 2019, Ed Henry became a true hero in his sisters eyes, her son Frank and many unsuspecting fans across the world. ', Lawsuit claims Henry 'preyed upon' Eckhart for years before he allegedly raped her in 2017. 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. A judge ruled. The legal document claims that Eckhart 'pleaded for him to stop' and deleted the images but he 'proceeded to rape Ms. Eckhart while she was still restrained and helpless in handcuffs.'. 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Shortly after she came out, another woman named Cathy Areu, also at Fox, came out with her sexual harassment story. It does not specifically address the claims made by the second woman. "As a 24-year-old girl, when the chief White House correspondent follows you on Twitter, you, you know, you get stars in your eyes," she said. And if that sounds like cheerleading and I've never met the man ask. To this day, Ed has denied the accusations and has tried toappeal the caseto clear his name. Areu and Jennifer Eckhart can pursue their claims against Ed Henry directly with him, as FOX News already took swift action as soon as it learned of Ms. Eckhart's claims on June 25 and Mr. Henry is no longer employed by the network.'. Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired in 2020 over sexual misconduct claims, filed a lawsuit against the network and one of its top executives accusing them of defaming him. Fox said it will use rotating anchors for now to replace Henry. 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. An attorney for Henry said, "The evidence in this case will demonstrate that Ms. Eckhart initiated and completely encouraged a consensual relationship. 'Fox News claims as it almost always does that an "independent" investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. 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.'. In a statement, the network said it had become aware of sexual misconduct allegations involving Henry and had terminated him "based on the investigative findings.". And now, people are having to face the music, she says. Viewers may have noticed that he actually disappeared from the show approximately one week prior to that. 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. She left Fox News in January 2017. When it comes to harassment in the workplace, in particular, Carlson says, I never expected to be one of the poster children, after filing a lawsuit against Ailes on July 6, 2016. The following year, Shirley became the Deputy Washington Editor covering NPRs White House Political podcasts through to May 2019. It's almost like his alleged abusive sexual abuses never even happened! 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. While some photos are more demure and others are extraordinarily graphic, all are sexually explicit, Foti wrote. 'In the Fall of 2016, Mr. Henry sent Ms. Eckhart a link to a song entitled "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy." Other roles within her jurisdiction included editing the Networks blog as well as supervising the production of CNNs National Security Unit. 'The statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. He has also worked at WIBW-AM in Topeka KS, earning the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) award for Major Market enterprise reporting in 2016. I am hopeful that my decision to file this action will result in positive change for women at Fox, and for all victims in the workplace. However, that isbarely accurate. Asked about Willemin's scathing statement, Foti told DailyMail.com on Tuesday: 'Mr. Some people believe that Ed Henry was abducted by aliens. Henry and his wife married in 2010 after meeting while they both worked in CNN. ', Another screen grab showed three messages all with the same 2.39pm time stamp: "#obey," 'Or' and '#discipline.'. We've never had a dispute with anyone. 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. It is outrageous and contrary to common sense that Fox News purports not to take responsibility for his actions. Minyvonne Burkeis a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Fox News said Wednesday that Ed Henry, one of its top news anchors, had been fired after the network received a complaint last week of sexual harassment from years ago. It is unfathomable that Real Americas Voice has decided to give Mr. Henry, an alleged sexual harasser and abuser, this new platform, the statement said. The procedure was a success as conducted by transplant specialist Dr. Joe Galati and his team. 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. Cathy Areu, a frequent guest on the network. Not Areu. 'The Wigdor Firm declined, informing the investigators that neither plaintiff would be allowed to be interviewed, unless the investigators promised that anything either plaintiff said could not be used in any future litigation or proceeding. Henry not only leveraged this imbalance of power for control over his victim, Ms. Eckhart, but asked her to be his "sex slave" and his "little w***e," and threatened punishment and retaliation if Ms. Eckhart did not comply with his sexual demands,' it is claimed alongside the screen grabs of WhatsApp messages. 'Ms. The couple does not make many appearances together in public because they want to enjoy their privacy. ", First published on July 21, 2020 / 11:06 AM. By June 2010, they had their Las Vegas wedding at Wynn Las Vegas Chapel and its reception at Society Caf Encore Las Vegas featuring a performance by Human Nature. 35.8k Followers, 1,933 Following, 1,737 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ed Henry (@edhenrytv) edhenrytv. Images in the lawsuit purportedly show that $100 bill. 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. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Ed Henry is currently a political correspondent for Fox News. The lawsuit . 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. "What's most troubling about this lawsuit is that it's occurring in 2020," said Attorney Michael Willemin, who represents Eckhart and Areu. Shirley Henry Age, Background. We are fully prepared to vigorously defend against these baseless allegations as Mr. Henry further embarrasses himself in a lawsuit rife with inaccuracies after driving his personal life into the ground the statement said. Explicit text messages Fox News anchor Ed Henry allegedly sent to an employee who accused him of raping her have been laid bare in a bombshell lawsuit. Currently, he holds the position of chief national correspondent for Fox News Channel. The host then identified both the Times journalist and accompanying photographer assigned to working on the report. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Text. Shirley Hung is a 47-year-old Asian-American journalist currently serving as the Chief Washington Editor at NPR News. 'I stand w/ @JenniferEckhartand #CathyAreu 2 immensely brave women who now have their voices heard. "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 America's Newsroom, was fired as a. 'Nevertheless, Fox News would have the public believe that it is a different place from the Fox News that was run by former disgraced Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes.'. ', The Monday filing states that Eckhart 'made every possible effort to cease all communications' with Henry after the alleged incident but it claims he 'continued to harass and retaliate against her for rejecting his continued advances.'. 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. She alleged that the pair even slept together in the hotel where he had married his wife. 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. 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. Furthermore, Henry also has hisonline show titled Uncut Politics. 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. Ed Henry is currently married to Shirley Henry. 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. They described to CBS News a workplace where abuse was routine and even expected. In addition, the Wigdor Firm declined to provide the investigators with any of the emails, texts or other evidence they requested. Carlson promptly retaliated against Ms. Areu, who was featured on his show only three times in 2019 and has not appeared once in 2020.'. Some days it's incomprehensible to me what a big deal this all became. ', An additional screen shot reads: 'Bite your tongue. 'Specifically, Ms. Foti invokes a rape myth; namely, that a victim of rape would never send her attacker friendly or even consensual-looking messages. Real Americas Voice and Henrys attorney did not reply to inquiries for comment made byThe Daily Beast. 'They vandalized our home. My abusers continuing attempt to intimidate and bully me into silence reveals his toxic and predatory mindset.. His dismissal from America's Newsroom, where he served alongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. The famous personality was born raised in the United States and is 51 years old today. ', Ukraine soldiers shoot down enemy drones with drones of their own, Wheel of Fortune contestant answers food puzzle wrong, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' In addition, the suit says that Fox News banned Henry from asking certain questions in interviews and he was told not to bring up NFL players kneeling during the national anthem during an interview with a coach. 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'. 'We call on Fox News to work with our clients to retain a truly independent investigator who is transparent. Eckhart's lawyer compared Henry (left) to Harvey Weinstein (right) when he argued that just because a woman sends consensual-looking messages her attacker doesn't mean she isn't a victim. But instead, my gosh, look at the floodgates opened, we're in this massive cultural revolution. An attorney for the woman who accused former Fox News host Ed Henry of sexual assault has called his alleged conduct 'Weinstein-esque, but worse' in a court hearing.. Lawyers for Jennifer Eckhart . Henry accused the network and its CEO Suzanne Scott of publicly painting him as a "sex criminal" following sexual misconduct allegations. 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 documents state that Eckhart agreed 'out of concern for her job'. In typical Vegas fashion, the wedding was officiated by an Elvis impersonator. 'How they would feel if we told you where they live, if we put pictures of their homes on the air?' The final allegation in Areu's section of the suit alleges that Gianno Caldwell, a Fox News political analyst, offered to introduce her to fellow media personality Ann Coulter if she agreed to go on a date with him. This is not one of those cases,' Foti said. 'So why is the New York Times doing a story on the location of my family's house? Ed Henry was falsely accused of sexual harassment of Jennifer Eckhart and subsequently fired in order to divert attention from Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott's long history of covering up actual misconduct, e.g., the sexual misconduct of Mr. Jay Wallace and other senior executives. 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. Eckhart said she was fired from Fox News in June. Tucker Carlson attacked the New York Times on his Monday night show, claiming they are to run a story about the host and his family. He was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, alongside Sandra Smith. Eckhart has cherry-picked communications, selectively quoted only portions of those communications, and failed to include crucial evidence of her interactions with Mr. Henry to paint a false and libelous narrative of what was clearly a consensual relationship between two adults, Henrys attorney Catherine Foti wrote. 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. He reported on the miracle that his liver started functioning immediately after placing it in her. 'Mr. Since then, there has been no sign of him. Heres what we know about his current whereabouts. Ed Henry was born on July 20, 1971, in Queens, New York, the United States to American parents. The couple married in 2010 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort at a wedding featuring an Elvis impersonator, according . A spokesperson for the network issued a statement about the lawsuit to DailyMail.com which denies the plaintiffs' claims and vows to fight them 'vigorously'. President Donald Trump on Sunday morning went on a rapid-fire tirade on Twitter against Ed Henry of Fox News. 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 . The tree has 500 branches, a star topper that is over six feet tall and more than four miles of cord wrapped throughout. Here are 7 high-profile departures amid its turmoil. 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. On June 20, 2011, he left CNN and went to work as the Fox News White House Correspondent. Carlson allegedly propositioned her on the set of his show by telling her that he was staying alone in a hotel room. On May 4, 2016, Ed took a temporary leave from broadcasting, according to a Fox spokesman, due to an alleged extramarital affair with a Las Vegas . And, I just, I didn't have a voice until now," she said. Ed Henry, who was fired last July by Fox News Channel over a sexual misconduct allegation, filed multiple lawsuits this week for defamation, including one against NPR and CNN correspondents and. 'While we do not confirm what may or may not publish in future editions, The Times has not and does not plan to expose any residence of Tucker Carlson's, which Carlson was aware of before tonight's broadcast.'. Henry took a four month leave of absence in 2016 after his extra-marital affair with a Vegas cocktail waitress was revealed. The 48-year-old was initially removed from his on-air responsibilities on June 25 after the network received a complaint from a past employee accusing the Fox and Friends Weekend contributor of "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace." Source: Getty Images Article continues below advertisement Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts, Dozens stuck in car park as staff refuses to open gate for woman, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. The conservative host went on to allege that the planned report was based on a personal animosity and a dislike for his politics. We like our neighbors. Henry responded Thursday by denying the allegation. These include the 2012 presidential election, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. Being overweight and getting too . Let's wait and see what he says when he's under oath.". The lawsuit alleges that the company retaliated by 'informing her that her employment would be terminated' in June. "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. 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.'. It also seeks a declaratory judgment that the defendants violated local and federal laws. "Take her on a date to Del Friscos. The event was hosted by Greg Gutfeld, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Dana Perino, Jessica Tarlov and Jesse Watters, Fox News held its annual All-American Tree Lighting at FOX Square in New York, New York Monday during The Five. The event was hosted by Greg Gutfeld, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Dana Perino, Jessica Tarlov and Jesse WattersIn a release, the network said it partnered with the Police Athletic League (PAL) to host a toy drive benefiting New York Citys youth. The Daily Beastrelayed that the former Fox News anchor is now on Real Americas Voice, a fledgling internet and satellite TV network, with Steve Bannon as one of its contributors. 1,737 posts. 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. Fox News has seen a cascade of departures from its network over the past few years, many of which were . Can Entertainment Channel Use The Word News. "Mr. Henry, approximately twice Ms. Eckhart's age, preyed upon, manipulated and groomed Ms. Eckhart starting at the young age of 24, by exerting his abuse of power over her and her career," the lawsuit reads. "After a recent claim and investigation involving sexual misconduct in the workplace, Ed has been . The lawsuit names Fox News, Henry, Hannity, Carlson and Kurtz as defendants. Henry was fired by Fox News earlier this month based on findings of an internal investigation, both the lawsuit and the network said. 'I stand for all victims who have been mistreated, harassed, assaulted, and even worse, at the hands of those in power, and the institutions that continue to support them. he questioned. The attorney attached in the public filing raunchy photos Eckhart allegedly sent Henry. [2] [3] Early life and education [ edit] (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. Which is what I'm fighting for right now, for all people to no longer be muddled in silence. 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. Over the past several days, Jousting with some personal issues. Real America's Voice (RAV) . 'What if we publicize the home address of every one of the soulless robot editors of The New York Times who assigned and manage this incitement to violence against my family?' Previously, he was the CNN senior White House correspondent. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. She was born to her mother, Ching Hung. '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. Ailes and former Fox prime-time star Bill O'Reilly were previous ousted from the network over claims of sexual misconduct. He served at CNN as the moderator for CNNInside Politicsbefore switching to Fox News in 2011. Another states:'When u r owned u don't get a choice.'. On July 1, 2020, he was fired after an investigation by the network into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he contests. Fox News Channel chief White House correspondent Ed Henry is taking an unspecified leave to deal with "personal issues," a Fox spokesperson says. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for emotional distress, loss of income and reputational harm, as well as punitive damages. She also alleges that Sean Hannity "completely unsolicited threw $100" on his anchor desk, "demanding that someone take (her) out on a date for drinks.". The couple have two children together.