spin_dry Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Ed Henry fired from Fox News over sexual misconduct allegation New York(CNN Business) — 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. "On Thursday, June 25, we received a complaint about Ed Henry from a former employee's attorney involving willful sexual misconduct in the workplace years ago," Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott and President Jay Wallace wrote in an email to employees. Scott and Wallace said that Henry was "suspended the same day and removed from his on-air responsibilities" while a third-party law firm investigated the matter. "Based on investigative findings, Ed has been terminated," they said. Scott and Wallace said that "rotating anchors" will fill in for Henry, who served as co-anchor of the channel's morning show "America's Newsroom," until a permanent replacement is named. "Fox News Media strictly prohibits all forms of sexual harassment, misconduct, and discrimination," Scott and Wallace said. "We will continue striving to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees." Henry did not respond to requests for comment, but on Wednesday afternoon his attorney Catherine Foti said he intends to clear his name. "Ed Henry denies the allegations referenced in the Fox announcement and is confident that he will be vindicated after a full hearing in an appropriate forum," Foti said. The high-profile attorney Douglas Wigdor, who has represented several women who have filed lawsuits against Fox News, said in a statement Wednesday morning that he is representing Henry's accuser. Wigdor said that he wasn't "presently at liberty to share further information." News of Henry's swift firing stunned Fox News employees who learned of the sudden termination over email, people at the network told CNN Business. Henry joined Fox in 2011 after seven years at CNN. He covered the Obama administration as Fox's chief White House correspondent. He later helmed much of the network's coverage of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. He was sidelined in spring 2016, however, following a tabloid magazine's report about an extramarital affair. Salacious stories led the network's CEO at the time, Roger Ailes, to publicly rebuke him, saying "this raises serious questions about Ed's lack of judgment, especially given his position as a journalist." Henry eventually worked his way back into Fox's good graces. He filled in on pro-Trump opinion shows like "Fox & Friends Weekend" and "Tucker Carlson Tonight," winning the affections of Fox viewers. His 2019 decision to donate part of his liver to save his sister Colleen's life was chronicled across Fox's shows. Both siblings recovered, and Henry wrote a memoir about the experience, which was due out in September. A spokesperson for publisher William Morrow, however, said Wednesday that the publisher would "no longer be publishing" Henry's book. Henry was a favorite of network management. Last winter he was promoted to co-anchor the 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Eastern hours with Sandra Smith on "America's Newsroom." Smith briefly addressed the firing on the show Wednesday morning, telling viewers that Henry had been terminated and that Scott and Wallace addressed employees in an internal memo to "bring full transparency" to the matter. Fox News has worked to reform its culture in recent years after having faced high-profile allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Months after Henry was sidelined, Ailes was forced out of Fox News after numerous women came forward and accused him of sexual harassment and assault. The scandal exposed deep-rooted cultural problems at Fox, sparked numerous lawsuits and led the Murdochs to make sweeping changes. Bill O'Reilly, once the network's top star, was forced out of the network less than a year later after facing allegations of sexual harassment, which he also denied. Since the scandals, Scott and Wallace have emphasized that the corporate culture had been cleaned up. View on CNN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 oh noes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 minute ago, DriftBusta said: oh noes It’s the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Just now, spin_dry said: It’s the culture. That goes for all rich and famous media people. Don Lemon is a sexual predator. So theres that. Ok, can we admit these kinds of charges, are largely ridiculous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: That goes for all rich and famous media people. Don Lemon is a sexual predator. So theres that. Ok, can we admit these kinds of charges, are largely ridiculous? I find most to be shitty people that attract other shitty people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowder Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 True. Lemon grabbed some bartenders balls, stuck his fingers in the guys mustache and asked if he liked Penis or pussy. Yup. Just those bad conservative Fox guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Crowder said: True. Lemon grabbed some bartenders balls, stuck his fingers in the guys mustache and asked if he liked Penis or pussy. Yup. Just those bad conservative Fox guys. You completely dismissed the years of perverts at Fox News. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowder Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I did not. I talked about Dirty Don. Do i have to go down the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowder Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Kudos to Fox for taking it seriously finally. Donny will keep his job. He likes the ol chocolate chimney so it’s ok. Supports the network agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted July 2, 2020 Gold Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 Did he sexually harass children like Joe Biden does? Maybe he could be ole Joe’s running mate if he got perverted with children just like Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 hours ago, spin_dry said: I’d do her as soon as this hip heals. 3 hours ago, spin_dry said: It’s the culture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 So, a letter from some bitchs lawyer, and you're done? No investigation? Nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Had Maddow been sexually assaulted yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Had Maddow been sexually assaulted yet? Spinner and Smales fantasize about tag teaming her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 https://people.com/tv/matt-lauer-accused-rape-nbc-news-colleague/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 9 hours ago, spin_dry said: I find most to be shitty people that attract other shitty people. Considering 90%+ are liberals I would tend to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Just now, Highmark said: Considering 90%+ are liberals I would tend to agree. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, snoughnut said: Spinner and Smales fantasize about tag teaming her. They want to massage that things Adam’s apple. Just know it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Do you know why nobody gets accused of sexual harassment at MSNBC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, snoughnut said: Spinner and Smales fantasize about tag teaming her. Damn...I seem to be on your mind a lot and while I like cheese curds I’m not attracted to chubby dopey Packer fans...still flattered though! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, Anler said: Do you know why nobody gets accused of sexual harassment at MSNBC? Chris Matthews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Just now, Highmark said: Chris Matthews. He did? he is gay, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Anler said: He did? he is gay, right? Yep and nope. You probably didn't know because a anchor for a liberal network wouldn't get the national attention....exception being Matt Lauer of NBC. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/04/26/chris-matthews-said-allegation-him-were-highly-justified/3029335001/ Edited July 2, 2020 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Highmark said: Yep and nope. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/04/26/chris-matthews-said-allegation-him-were-highly-justified/3029335001/ Well I think that is rather mild harrassment but what i meant was.... Nobody wants to fuck the broads on MSNBC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 2, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 2, 2020 I like Ed Henry...good man for giving his sister part of his Liver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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