Former Fox News figure Jennifer Eckhart alleged that she was sexually assaulted by former Fox News host Ed Henry.
In the lawsuit filed against Fox News, Henry had “psychologically manipulated and coerced” Eckhart into a sexual relationship and he had “violently” raped her.
He not only used his authority on her, he also asked her to be his sex slave, according to the complaint.
He threatened to retaliate if she did not agree with his demands.
She has also accused him for taking sexually explicit photographs of her without consent.
Besides, several Fox News male hosts have been accused of sexual misconduct.
These include the management, Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity & Howard Kurtz, and contributor Gianno Caldwell.
According to her, Fox News were aware of this in 2017, but “intentionally” disregarded her allegations when he was terminated.
An investigation by an outside law firm says that the accusations of sexual misconduct made by Cathy Arey, former Fox figure are false.
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,” the statement added.
Source: Business Insider