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Jennifer Eckhart Death
Former Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart, known for sexual assault allegations against anchor Ed Henry, was found dead in her Florida home on September 19, 2026. Her death was ruled a suicide. Eckhart had undergone multiple mental health evaluations and recently completed inpatient treatment.
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2026-09-23 to 2026-11-02 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Fox News terminated Ed Henry following Eckhart's complaint
In July 2020, Fox News terminated anchor Ed Henry after receiving Eckhart's complaint and conducting an internal investigation into the allegations.
Eckhart founded Reinvented Project for trauma survivors with animal-assisted therapy
Following her experiences, Jennifer Eckhart launched 'The Reinvented Project,' an organization focused on helping trauma survivors through animal-assisted therapy.
Former Fox News associate producer Jennifer Eckhart found dead in Florida home
Jennifer Eckhart, a 36-year-old former Fox Business associate producer, was found dead in her residence in Hobe Sound, Florida on September 19, 2026. The Martin County Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's Office ruled her death a suicide. Investigators initially considered the possibility of homicide but concluded no other person was involved.
Eckhart had six involuntary mental health evaluations under Florida's Baker Act in 18 months
Jennifer Eckhart was taken for involuntary mental-health evaluations six times over approximately 18 months by authorities in Martin and Palm Beach counties under Florida's Baker Act, which allows individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis to be held for 72 hours. She had recently spent seven weeks in a mental-health facility and was released approximately one week before her death.
Eckhart and Henry reached settlement in 2025
After several years of legal dispute, Jennifer Eckhart and Ed Henry reached a settlement in 2025 regarding the allegations and related litigation.
Eckhart stopped taking prescribed medication and expressed suicidal thoughts in writing
Investigators determined that Jennifer Eckhart had stopped taking medication that had been prescribed during her mental health treatment. Evidence recovered during the investigation, including a journal or ledger, showed that she had recently expressed suicidal thoughts in writing, with one entry stating 'I need to kill myself. It's the last thing to do.'
Eckhart hosted podcast focused on trauma survivors and personal growth
Jennifer Eckhart developed a career beyond Fox News through her podcast 'Reinvented With Jen Eckhart,' which focused on people discussing adversity, personal growth, and rebuilding their lives.
Eckhart filed 2020 lawsuit against Fox News anchor Ed Henry for alleged sexual assault
Jennifer Eckhart became widely known in 2020 after filing a lawsuit against former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, alleging that he had sexually assaulted and raped her during their time working at the network. Henry denied the allegations and stated their relationship had been consensual.
Federal court dismissed Eckhart's claims against Fox News
Eckhart pursued claims against Fox News, alleging that the company had failed to protect her. A federal court ultimately dismissed those claims, finding that Eckhart had not established that the network knew about Henry's alleged conduct before she reported it.
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Sexual Assault Allegations Against Fox News Anchor Resolved Through Settlement
Eckhart's sexual assault allegations against Fox News anchor Henry concluded with a 2025 settlement.
Pattern of Mental Health Crises Preceded Former Fox News Producer's Death
Former Fox News producer underwent six involuntary mental health evaluations in 18 months before her death.