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Fox News fired Henry following the completion of a sexual misconduct investigation, the news company announced on Wednesday.
"Ed Henry denies the allegations referenced in Fox’s announcement this morning and is confident that he will be vindicated after a full hearing in an appropriate forum," his lawyer, Catherine Foti, told USA TODAY in a statement.
The "America's Newsroom" co-anchor was terminated after Fox News said they received a complaint on June 25 from a former employee's attorney regarding "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace years ago."
"We immediately retained an outside law firm (which has never represented Fox News in investigations or litigation) to independently investigate the claims," Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and President Jay Wallace said in a statement. "Ed was suspended the same day and immediately removed from his on-air responsibilities pending investigation. Based on investigative findings, Ed has been terminated."
Fox News said they have not yet found a permanent replacement for Henry on "America's Newsroom," but rotating anchors will co-host until they find one.
Prior to serving as co-anchor on "America's Newsroom," Henry filled in as a guest co-host of "Fox & Friends."
The former employee who lodged claims against Henry is being represented by Wigdor LLP law firm. Douglas Wigdor, one of the firm's partners, said they are currently not at liberty to share any information.
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