Good long session last time. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Take her on a date to Del Friscos. 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. July 21, 2020 / 8:56 AM / CBS News. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Henry, who now works for fringe channel Real America's Voice, still faces a lawsuit from former Fox Business staffer Jennifer Eckhart, who accused Henry of rape and retaliation. The couple have two children together. 'Without question, Mr. Carlson was probing to see whether Ms. Areu was interested in a sexual relationship,' the suit states. Henry has been with Fox News since 2011. 'Stepping out of the darkness and into my truth,' she wrote. He also dismissed the network's response about Scott as a "canned statement" about the network's workplace culture, and said that Wallace "can say whatever he wants in a press release. Author "42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story" & anchor Real America's Voice By NewsHound Ellen July 3, 2020. Carlson asked in a veiled threat to the Times. 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. Henry's attorney, Catherine Foti, said in a statement Wednesday that "Ed Henry denies the allegations referenced in the Fox announcement and is confident that he will be vindicated after a full . We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Carlson tweeted in response to the networks statement that day with a request to relieve her and other women at the network who have come forward with allegations of their nondisclosure agreements. Just to tell you, first and foremost, that I'm not related to Tucker Carlson and we have the same last name, Carlson jokes. Verified. A former Fox Business associate producer has accused former Fox News correspondent Ed Henry of raping her while they both worked at the network. He was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, alongside Sandra Smith. 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. The complaint asserts that Fox News did nothing,' Willemin said. But instead, my gosh, look at the floodgates opened, we're in this massive cultural revolution. It's not the only scandal to hit Carlson. Henry was far from the only Fox News anchor who subjected Ms. Areu to sexual harassment,' it adds. Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Henry was firedthree weeks ago in response to Eckhart's allegations. The lawsuit begins by describing how Henry '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'. She signed an NDA as part of her reported $20million out of court settlement with the network. The lawsuit names Fox News, Henry, Hannity, Carlson and Kurtz as defendants. An attorney for Henry said, "The evidence in this case will demonstrate that Ms. Eckhart initiated and completely encouraged a consensual relationship. In his suit, Henry accuses Scott and the network of turning against him and abruptly firing him while "publicly humiliating him in the process." Henry Jr. was raised alongside his sister Colleen, born two years after him in May 1973. In this role, he provides regular reports and live coverage of the Trump administration for various Fox News programs. ', Lawsuit claims Henry 'preyed upon' Eckhart for years before he allegedly raped her in 2017. The documents state that Eckhart agreed 'out of concern for her job'. Some days it's incomprehensible to me what a big deal this all became. Areu awkwardly sidestepped Mr. Carlson's advances and declined to spend the night at his hotel. We could do that. 'While raping Ms. Eckhart, Mr. Henry performed sadistic acts on Ms. Eckhart, which included, among many other things, violently hitting her in the face multiple times,' the lawsuit states. 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 . "We take all claims of harassment, misconduct and retaliation seriously, promptly investigating them and taking immediate action as needed in this case, the appropriate action based on our investigation is to defend vigorously against these baseless allegations. What was his. His father was a Vietnam War veteran. 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'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. Let's wait and see what he says when he's under oath.". 4 years ago today I decided to jump off the cliff to sue Roger Ailes at Fox News for harassment. Moreover, Shirley holds American nationality and belongs to the Asian ethnicity. The liver is an amazing organ that will then regenerate in both me and my sister after the transplantation. Matthew Eisman via Getty Images. "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. However, despite all that, she remains married to him and has no comments on it. They officially registered their marriage in Nevada on July 1, 2010. 'The statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. '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. Smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use disorder can damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to your penis. 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. 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. The lawsuit, which took aim at NPR and CNN for reporting on Henry's firing from Fox over sexual misconduct allegations, was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice.. 'In the Fall of 2016, Mr. Henry sent Ms. Eckhart a link to a song entitled "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy." In typical Vegas fashion, the wedding was officiated by an Elvis impersonator. My abusers continuing attempt to intimidate and bully me into silence reveals his toxic and predatory mindset.. Henry was . The network said it had received a complaint last Thursday from an attorney about the misconduct. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. '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. He covers the White House and Congress for the network, and he also occasionally appears on Fox News The Five and Outnumbered., Copyright 2023 montereybayareanews.com | Powered by Digimetriq. After receiving news of her failing liver, Henry offered to go under the table to donate part of his liver to her. 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 . As we know having watched the Weinstein trial (and represented many of his victims), that myth simply is not true. Trump filed the lawsuit against CNN because he accuses the network of defaming his character during the 2020 Presidential Election. On June 20, 2011, he left CNN, to become the Fox News White House Correspondent. 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.". 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Moreover, to be clear, some of these photographs are not even of me. America's Newsroom anchor Ed Henry was officially fired on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after nine years spent working for the conservative television channel. Shirley was born in 1970. 'What about the media editor, Jim Windolf? In July 2020, Cathy Areu was one of two women who filed a federal lawsuit against Fox News prefaced by a "TRIGGER WARNING" in blaring red, boldface text that it contained "Highly Graphic . 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.'. Shirley Hung is a 47-year-old Asian-American journalist currently serving as the Chief Washington Editor at NPR News. 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. Ed Henry was born on July 20, 1971, in Queens, New York, the United States to American parents. 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. ', Another screen grab showed three messages all with the same 2.39pm time stamp: "#obey," 'Or' and '#discipline.'. Ed Henry was Fox News Channels golden boy with promotion after promotion every few months. 'They vandalized our home. I know how hard it is to come forward w/ allegations. The following year, Shirley became the Deputy Washington Editor covering NPRs White House Political podcasts through to May 2019. 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. 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. Over the past several days, Jousting with some personal issues. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey and comes almost a year after Henry was accused in a complaint of "violently" raping former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart and sending "wildly inappropriate sexual images" to another woman. Ed Henry appears on "Fox & friends" in New York on Sept. 6, 2019. "Yesss" "I am telling you that!"' I look forward to getting back soon.. Shortly after, the couple started dating, and in February 2010, he proposed, and she said yes. 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. 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. Being overweight and getting too . 'Mr. 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. Specifically, the suit mentioned Folkenfliks July 2020 report that top Fox executives were warned in 2017 about promoting Henry years before his firing, a story that Stelter and Camerota discussed on-air. The host then identified both the Times journalist and accompanying photographer assigned to working on the report. The Monday filing claims that in a May 21 phone call Henry called her a 'jerk' and cut off contact after she rejected his advances. 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'. She alleges she was sexually harassed by at least four men there. '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. Examples included messages from Valentine's Day 2017: 'F**k you and your safe word,' followed by 'You will know when I'm done. Henry has covered numerous major stories during his time at Fox News. Henry has been outspoken about his Christian faith, and has even written a book about it. In a separate comment to The Daily Beast, Folkenflik stated that in the current climate, many lawsuits against journalists and news organizations are driven more by public relations strategy than a strong legal basis. He also expressed appreciation for his outlet sticking by him and his reporting. Former Fox News Channel anchor Ed Henry has been out of work since June 2020, and it is definitely not because of the pandemic. 'I stand w/ @JenniferEckhartand #CathyAreu 2 immensely brave women who now have their voices heard. "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. Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired by the network in 2020 amid sexual misconduct allegations, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against NPR and CNN. 'Fox News claims as it almost always does that an "independent" investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. It's almost like his alleged abusive sexual abuses never even happened! 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. She revealed that they would hook up whenever he was in town since the Spring of 2015, and he would help her out with her rent and bills. Former Fox News host Ed Henry sues network, CEO for defamation Henry accused the network and its CEO Suzanne Scott of publicly painting him as a "sex criminal" following sexual misconduct. Nonetheless, seeing Henry on any television screen didnt sit well with Wigdor LLP, the law firm representing Jennifer Eckhart, the former Fox News producer. 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. July 21, 2020 / 2:52 PM Carlson promptly retaliated against Ms. Areu, who was featured on his show only three times in 2019 and has not appeared once in 2020.'. Former Fox News White House correspondent Ed Henry was widely known as a sex addict at the network before he raped a junior staffer, a new lawsuit charges. These include the 2012 presidential election, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. 1,933 following. MANDEL NGANFormer Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired by the network in 2020 amid sexual misconduct allegations, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against NPR and CNN. '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. Henry's wife works for Ed's network, but that has not caused any issues in their marriage. 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. The former Fox News journalist has been liked with three extra-marital affairs so far. Weve demanded & were waiting & why created @liftourvoicesus to help others! The couple was quick to return to work in Washington after a honeymoon. 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. Areu was completely mortified and made clear that she was incredibly uncomfortable with Mr. Hannity's misogynistic behavior by quietly pleading with one of her friends in the room to accept the money so that the humiliation would end.'. He served at CNN as the moderator for CNNInside Politicsbefore switching to Fox News in 2011. Eckhart alleges Henry asked her to be his "sex slave" and "threatened punishment and retaliation" if she didn't comply. By all accounts, Henry is a solid reporter. 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. They are daughter, Mila Henry, and son, Patrick Henry. Fox News announced Henry was fired Wednesday, saying in a statement he was accused of "willful sexual misconduct" by a former network employee. He joined the network in 2011 as a senior White House correspondent. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. Fox News fired Henry, who had served as chief White House correspondent, shortly before the lawsuit was filed. 'When she would not comply voluntarily, he sexually assaulted her on office property, and raped her at a hotel where Fox News frequently lodged its visiting employees, thereby facilitating, whether knowingly or unknowingly, Mr. Henry's conduct,' the lawsuit states. We pay our taxes. 'We call on Fox News to work with our clients to retain a truly independent investigator who is transparent. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'". Alan Greenspan (Andrea Mitchell Husband) Age, Net Worth. (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. Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CNN in October; now, over a month later, the cable news channel is asking a judge in Florida to toss the case (h/tThe Hill). 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. Follow. The Washington Post first reported the accusations against Henry on Tuesday, detailing allegations from a former Las Vegas stripper who said she had an affair with the married newsman in 2006. His wife, Ingrid, reported him missing on June 25. "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. In addition, he has won the Merriman Smith award for excellence in presidential coverage and the Everett Dirksen Award for distinguished coverage of Congress. 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.. The Fox News spokesperson issued a second statement in response to Willemin's: 'The investigators immediately requested in writing the opportunity to speak directly with each plaintiff with their attorneys present, and for the plaintiffs to provide them with any evidence (i.e., texts or emails) supporting their claims. 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. 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. 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. Shortly after she came out, another woman named Cathy Areu, also at Fox, came out with her sexual harassment story. Heres what we know about his current whereabouts. Fox News Must Face Suit From Producer Alleging Ed Henry Rape A federal judge has decided to trim claims from Jennifer Eckhart but ruled that she plausibly alleges the network should have known. 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. Henry was fired by Fox News in July, shortly before the women's allegations became public. Combining News Corp with Fox will result in a combined company that is obviously more complex than both companies left separate.. On Monday night, a lawsuit accused him of sexually harassing a frequent female guest. His dismissal fromAmericas Newsroom,where he servedalongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. '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 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. Ms. 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.".