What to know about Jennifer Eckhart's rape allegations against Ed Henry
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jennifer Eckhart, former Fox Business Network associate producer, died by suicide in September 2024, after years of legal battles involving sexual misconduct allegations against former Fox News host Ed Henry.
- Eckhart accused Henry of rape and other sexual misconduct occurring between 2015 and 2017, which led to a lawsuit filed in 2020; Henry denied the allegations, claiming the relationship was consensual.
- Fox News terminated Henry in July 2020 following an investigation, while Eckhart was fired earlier that year for alleged performance issues, a claim she disputed as retaliation for reporting harassment.
- Additional sexual misconduct allegations against Henry were made by others, including Cathy Areu, though some claims were dismissed; Fox News stated it had no prior knowledge of Henry’s misconduct before Eckhart’s complaint.
- Eckhart and Henry settled their lawsuit in June 2025; Eckhart was recognized by former colleagues for her courage in speaking out, and her death highlighted the profound impact of workplace sexual misconduct on survivors.
