Ed Henry Silent on Accuser's Death During Newsmax Broadcast
Former Fox News host Ed Henry, who was fired after a rape accusation by producer Jennifer Eckhart, did not mention her death on his Monday evening program.
Newsmax host Ed Henry, previously fired from Fox News following a rape accusation by producer Jennifer Eckhart, made no mention of Eckhart's death on his program, "The Big Take," on Monday evening. Eckhart, 36, was found dead at her home on Saturday, with law enforcement sources telling TMZ that her death has been ruled a suicide.
Eckhart had filed a civil lawsuit in 2020 accusing Henry of restraining and raping her during an encounter in a Manhattan hotel in 2017. Henry has denied these allegations, maintaining that any interactions with Eckhart were consensual. The lawsuit was settled in June 2025, shortly before it was scheduled to go to trial.
Following the lawsuit, Fox News launched an external investigation that led to Henry's termination on July 1, 2020. The network stated at the time that it "took swift action as soon as it learned of Ms. Eckhart’s claims."
During Monday's broadcast, Henry discussed the state of the American economy with conservative podcaster Trish Regan and former Trump administration advisor Steven Moore. The segment lasted approximately six minutes.
Eckhart's mother discovered her body in the bathtub of her master bedroom, with a knife reportedly found nearby. She was pronounced dead at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, according to an incident report.
In 2021, Eckhart launched a podcast called "REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart," describing it as her "second act." In an interview with Variety, she expressed hope that the show would inspire others to "reinvent yourself" and take the first step toward change.
The final recorded episode of her podcast was uploaded in March. This followed a federal appeals court's decision to strike down a filing from Eckhart that aimed to hold Fox News accountable, rather than just Henry. The appeal argued that the network knew of Henry's alleged behavior and failed to act appropriately. However, the court ruled that Eckhart had not sufficiently proven Fox News's prior knowledge of Henry's conduct or the network's inadequate response.
Eckhart's original lawsuit also included accusations of sex trafficking, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and creating a hostile work environment. Text messages allegedly showed Henry referring to her as "my little whore" and demanding further sexual acts. Henry has consistently denied all allegations.