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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Justin Baragona

Ex-Fox News star Ed Henry hit with restraining order by Jennifer Eckhart ahead of high-profile sexual assault trial

Newsmax host Ed Henry, who is heading to trial this month over claims of sexual assault, has been hit with a restraining order by the woman suing him. - (AFP/Getty)

Jennifer Eckhart, a podcaster and former Fox Business producer who is suing Ed Henry for allegedly sexually assaulting her, filed an injunction for protection against stalking in a Florida court that was granted Wednesday against the former Fox News anchor just weeks before the civil case goes to trial.

According to the injunction order, Henry is required to stay at least 500 feet away from Eckhart and her family. Additionally, he has to relinquish any and all firearms and other weapons.

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