Areu claims she was sexually harassed several men at the network including Sean Hannity, Ed Henry and Carlson. 4 years ago today I decided to jump off the cliff to sue Roger Ailes at Fox News for harassment. Let's wait and see what he says when he's under oath.". His father was a Vietnam War veteran. She alleges she was sexually harassed by at least four men there. The lawsuit alleges that the company retaliated by 'informing her that her employment would be terminated' in June. Henry has covered numerous major stories during his time at Fox News. Fox stars Hannity, Carlson and fired anchor Henry in lawsuit By DAVID BAUDER July 20, 2020 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. 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.". 'Fox News claims as it almost always does that an "independent" investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. Henry was fired by Fox News earlier this month based on findings of an internal investigation, both the lawsuit and the network said. Author "42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story" & anchor Real America's Voice Smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use disorder can damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to your penis. 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 . She called 911 while hiding in the closet,' he told viewers. By DAVID BAUDER July 1, 2020. After tying knots with CNN's senior producer Shirley Hung in 2010, the respected personality of National Press Foundation, Ed was spotted rekindling . In May 2017, it was also revealed that O'Reilly's ex-wife claimed in an affidavit filed during the couple's divorce proceedings that the disgraced host physically assaulted her when she found him having phone sex. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Henry and his wife married in 2010 after meeting while they both worked in CNN. 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. One summer, he got a job in Washington DC and paired up with the legendary Jack Anderson. Any alleged association resulting therefrom are also rhetorical hyperbole and pure opinion under well-established principles of defamation law, CNNs lawyers added. However, that isbarely accurate. Currently, he holds the position of chief national correspondent for Fox News Channel. Shortly after, the couple started dating, and in February 2010, he proposed, and she said yes. Married White House chief correspondent for Fox News Ed Henry 's future with the network is in doubt following a report that he sent a picture of his manhood to Las Vegas hostess . On Monday night, a lawsuit accused him of sexually harassing a frequent female guest. But the lawsuit contends that the network had been aware of Henry's alleged sexual misconduct at least since early 2017, when multiple other women came forward with complaints about him. Ed Henry's Tweets. 1) He was abducted by aliens. 'He repeatedly yelled: "Who wants to take her on a date?" She alleged that the pair even slept together in the hotel where he had married his wife. 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 . Real America's Voice (RAV) . One of the messages featured a video of a mock job interview where the woman 'exposes her vagina' and the interviewer 'indicates that she got the job.'. It's not the only scandal to hit Carlson. 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. By all accounts, Henry is a solid reporter. Fox News has seen a cascade of departures from its network over the past few years, many of which were . His dismissal from America's Newsroom, where he served alongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. '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. This is the same sister he donated part of his liver to in 2019. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. If there's been so much forward-thinking and progress being made there, then they shouldn't have any problem with releasing me, my other colleagues in Lift Our Voices, Diana Falzone and Julie Roginsky and anyone else who's been forced to sign an NDA.. The couple have two children together. The. On June 20, 2011, he left CNN, to become the Fox News White House Correspondent. Furthermore, Henry also has his online show titled Uncut Politics . Fox News fired Henry, who had served as chief White House correspondent, shortly before the lawsuit was filed. Ed Henrys sister, Colleen, is now alive and well. 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. 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 was firedthree weeks ago in response to Eckhart's allegations. 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. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'". He has worked at Sirius XM in Washington D.C., WBEN in Buffalo, NY, and for stations in Baltimore, MD. Fox News says it concluded Areu's allegations were "baseless" after an independent investigation. Lima performed steamy $2,000-an-hour routines for Henry in a private VIP 'Skybox' at Sapphire Las Vegas strip club before they engaged in a secret love affair at luxury hotels when the veteran newsman visited Sin City. Kelly has claimed that Ailes, who died in May 2017, sexually harassed her multiple times during her tenure at Fox News, including trying to force her to kiss him on the lips. 1,933 following. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Carlson said the harassment eventually forced the family to sell their home and move. ", 'Ms. Ed Henry was fired from Fox News earlier in July. 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. the suit states. Fox said it will use rotating anchors for now to replace Henry. A former Fox Business associate producer has accused former Fox News correspondent Ed Henry of raping her while they both worked at the network. And even if such synergies do exist today, they would principally benefit Fox and reside in the News Media segment of News Corp, Irenic Capital said (h/tDeadline). 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. Lima claimed that she and Henry first met in 2011, shortly after the newsman married his wife at Las Vegas' Wynn Hotel, but only embarked on an affair in 2015. [2] [3] Early life and education [ edit] Henry has been with Fox News since 2011. Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly. Weve demanded & were waiting & why created @liftourvoicesus to help others! 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. '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. Discovery and depositions will be extraordinarily embarrassing for Fox News and its leadership," he said Thursday. The conservative host went on to allege that the planned report was based on a personal animosity and a dislike for his politics. The Daily Beast reports that Real America's Voice, the fringe internet and satellite TV network gave him his new professional home. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. '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. Areu said she hopes that speaking out will create change at the network. 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 . 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. The attorney attached in the public filing raunchy photos Eckhart allegedly sent Henry. Henry took a four month leave of absence in 2016 after his extra-marital affair with a Vegas cocktail waitress was revealed. Ed Henry, formerly of Fox News, has been MIA since July 1. Viewers may have noticed that he actually disappeared from the show approximately one week prior to that. Eckhart alleges Henry asked her to be his "sex slave" and "threatened punishment and retaliation" if she didn't comply. Trumps attorneys argued CNN has sought to use its massive influence purportedly as a trusted news source., Additionally, Trumps lawyer says that CNN attempted to defame the Plaintiff in the minds of its viewers and readers for the purpose of defeating him politically, culminating in CNN claiming credit for [getting] Trump out in the 2020 presidential election., CNN lawyers have pushed back against Trumps claims saying that the former president seeks to silence any criticism of Plaintiffs debunked claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.. By NewsHound Ellen July 3, 2020. 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. Ina lawsuit filed Monday, former Fox News employee Jennifer Eckhart and co-plaintiff Cathy Areu allege sexual misconduct at Fox News, years after revelations that led to the departure of CEO Roger Ailes. 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.'. What happened to Ed Henry on Fox News? He is an active member of his church and often speaks at religious events. (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. While we know going in that nothing is for certain, if some semblance of the game plan . 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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. 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.". 'To inflict pain on our family, to terrorize us, to control what we say. 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.. 'The statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. "I kind of got numb to it. In other words, a significant part of this "investigators" time is spent defending companies like Fox News against allegations such as the ones brought herein. Eckhart claims that when she told the HR department that she was 'experiencing a toxic work environment' in February this year, she never heard back from them. Most news outlets report that he was born in Queens, New York 1971. Ed Henry is an American journalist known for working on Fox News as the co-host of 'America's Newsroom'. Fox claimed in its statement on Monday that it learned of the claims on June 25. ', An additional screen shot reads: 'Bite your tongue. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She said Tucker Carlson invited her on his show less often after she refused his sexual advances. Eckhart claims that Henry forced her to perform oral sex on him in a guest office in the New York City offices in September 2015. Trace Gallagher has been filling in. 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. Carlson allegedly propositioned her on the set of his show by telling her that he was staying alone in a hotel room. '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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The lawsuit . 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've made such great strides, you know, there's so much more work to do.. Trump filed the lawsuit against CNN because he accuses the network of defaming his character during the 2020 Presidential Election. It shows other messages claimed to have been sent by him which state: 'Will let you know if/when avail so you can get slapped around some more. But instead, my gosh, look at the floodgates opened, we're in this massive cultural revolution. 16:18 EST 21 Jul 2020. 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. Eckhart accused former White House correspondent and anchor Ed Henry of rape. Left you bruised batter dazed sated begging for more,' he wrote in one message. On June 20, 2011, Henry left CNN, to become the Fox News White House Correspondent. Moreover, like most Vegas weddings, theirs too wouldnt be complete without an Elvis Presley impersonator. 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. Michael J Willemin responded to the statements from Fox News and Catherine Foti with his own. She accused him of sexual harassment, misconduct, and rape while in the office. After acknowledging the 4-year anniversary of that date on Monday, however, she assures that she doesnt regret it. He said: 'The paper is not alleging we've done anything wrong and we haven't. (2 minutes) Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry sued the cable channel Wednesday, accusing his former employer of defaming him in a statement the . When former "Fox & Friends" host Gretchen Carlson was paid $20 million in a settlement of her historic sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News and Ailes in 2016, some believed the workplace conditions would improve. 'In other words, a significant part of this "investigators" time is spent defending companies like Fox News against allegations such as the ones brought herein. The Monday lawsuit further alleges that Eckhart's lawyers described Henry's alleged assaults 'in graphic and specific detail' to Fox News and provided text messages in which he threatened further abuse. She was born to her mother, Ching Hung. 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. Here are 7 high-profile departures amid its turmoil. NEW YORK (AP) Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Willemin referenced the Harvey Weinstein trial - a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement - as proof that just because a person sends positive messages to an attacker before or after a rape does not mean they are not a victim. One of his f. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. 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. 'Without question, Mr. Carlson was probing to see whether Ms. Areu was interested in a sexual relationship,' the suit states. Three years later, Henry Snr. In this role, he provides regular reports and live coverage of the Trump administration for various Fox News programs. Ed Henry currently serves as the chief national correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC). After just a few short months out of sight, Ed Henry is back! It was the scariest decision that I've ever made and the scariest move, but I want to be a beacon of hope for everyone else out there that I was victorious and that's true through whatever risks that I took that other women can follow suit and they can join our fight together, she says. Henry was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, along with Sandra Smith. A Fox News spokesperson released a statement dismissing Henry's lawsuit as "a desperate attempt for relevance and redemption.". That's the kind of people they are.'. '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?' Can Entertainment Channel Use The Word News. An outside investigator was hired and, based on the results of that probe, Fox . June 30, 2021 11:08 pm ET. IE 11 is not supported. 'Mr. 35.8K followers. Fox News has fired former anchor Ed Henry (left), shown standing with Fox & Friends hosts Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt in September 2019. 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. During that encounter, Henry is accused ofapplying metal handcuffs to her wrists, throwing her on the bed and taking photographs of her nude, against her will. 'Mr. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. 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. W/ the latest revelations about Ed Henry at @foxnews now would be the time for Fox to release all of us (@dianafalzone @julieroginsky) muzzled by NDAs (if everything has changed as they say it has).