The procedure was a success as conducted by transplant specialist Dr. Joe Galati and his team. Ed Henrys sister, Colleen, is now alive and well. A spokesperson for the network issued a statement about the lawsuit to DailyMail.com which denies the plaintiffs' claims and vows to fight them 'vigorously'. A lawsuit filed in federal court against Fox News on Monday accused former host Ed Henry of rape and alleged that he retaliated against two women who rejected his . A former producer's lawsuit alleging rape by former Fox News anchor Ed Henry may have hit a complicating snag: a current Fox News staffer says her own allegations against Henry have been. Ed Henry's Tweets. I know how hard it is to come forward w/ allegations. "What's most troubling about this lawsuit is that it's occurring in 2020," said Attorney Michael Willemin, who represents Eckhart and Areu. A former Fox News guest who sued the network and personalities Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, and Howard Kurtz, as well as former Fox host Ed Henry, has lost her federal lawsuit for good, this time.. Eckhart claims that Henry forced her to perform oral sex on him in a guest office in the New York City offices in September 2015. MANDEL NGANFormer Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired by the network in 2020 amid sexual misconduct allegations, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against NPR and CNN. Please enter valid email address to continue. Fox News fired Henry, who had served as chief White House correspondent, shortly before the lawsuit was filed. The accuser, Jennifer Eckhart, likened the move to efforts by notorious #MeToo villains like Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer to smear victims and portray sexual assaults as consensual encounters. Henry has covered numerous major stories during his time at Fox News. Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly. 'Based on the findings of a comprehensive independent investigation conducted by an outside law firm, including interviews with numerous eyewitnesses, we have determined that all of Cathy Areu's claims against FOX News, including its management as well as its hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity & Howard Kurtz and its contributor Gianno Caldwell, are false, patently frivolous and utterly devoid of any merit,' the spokesperson said. As we know having watched the Weinstein trial (and represented many of his victims), that myth simply is not true. She said Tucker Carlson invited her on his show less often after she refused his sexual advances. She double-majored in journalism as well as International relations, graduating with both within the same year. The documents state that Eckhart agreed 'out of concern for her job'. In addition, he has won the Merriman Smith award for excellence in presidential coverage and the Everett Dirksen Award for distinguished coverage of Congress. 'Good long session last time. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey and comes almost a year after Henry was accused in a complaint of "violently" raping former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart and sending "wildly inappropriate sexual images" to another woman. Ed has almost recuperated from his surgery on July 9, while his sister, Colleen Henry, 46, is doing well despite a longer recovery period as a donor recipient. She claims the photographs were to be used for blackmail. Henry was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, along with Sandra Smith. Henry has been with Fox News since 2011. In July 2020, Cathy Areu was one of two women who filed a federal lawsuit against Fox News prefaced by a "TRIGGER WARNING" in blaring red, boldface text that it contained "Highly Graphic . 'Without question, Mr. Carlson was probing to see whether Ms. Areu was interested in a sexual relationship,' the suit states. In this case, NPR and I felt confident that we would prevail in court on the merits. Earlier this month,his show's former top writer resigned after CNN found he had written a series of racist and repugnant tweets under a pseudonym. Shirley Hung is a 47-year-old Asian-American journalist currently serving as the Chief Washington Editor at NPR News. She accused him of sexual harassment, misconduct, and rape while in the office. Fox stars Hannity, Carlson and fired anchor Henry in lawsuit By DAVID BAUDER July 20, 2020 Text. Three years later, Henry Snr. Henry was firedthree weeks ago in response to Eckhart's allegations. Shortly after, the couple started dating, and in February 2010, he proposed, and she said yes. Ed Henry currently serves as the chief national correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC). Former Alabama lawmaker Ed Henry pardoned by Trump By KIM CHANDLER January 20, 2021 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned an Alabama lawmaker who pleaded guilty two years ago for his role in a health care fraud case. Ed Schultz, the broadcaster and political commentator has died at the age of 64. Of course, Fox News will have paid the investigator, who also happens to be a management-side employment lawyer. 'Mr. Five days later, Ed emerged out of the ER, sharing pictures of the surgerys success onTwitterand thanking everyone for their continued support. Former Fox News Channel anchor Ed Henry has been out of work since June 2020, and it is definitely not because of the pandemic. I am hopeful that my decision to file this action will result in positive change for women at Fox, and for all victims in the workplace. 'The Me Too movement has helped to bring to light a number of injustices in our society, and everyone that has suffered deserves to be heard. "Yesss" "I am telling you that!"' Prior to WFMD, he hosted an afternoon program at News Talk 103.7 FM in Chambersburg, PA. Henry, who is married to NPR's Shirley Hung, exited his network for a time in 2016 after a report that he has an affair with a Las Vegas hostess. By DAVID BAUDER July 1, 2020. In addition, the suit says that Fox News banned Henry from asking certain questions in interviews and he was told not to bring up NFL players kneeling during the national anthem during an interview with a coach. Shirley was born in 1970. Henry was . Willemin went on to say:'[Foti's] statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. Images in the lawsuit purportedly show that $100 bill. Edward Michael Henry Jr. is an American journalist. During that encounter, Henry is accused ofapplying metal handcuffs to her wrists, throwing her on the bed and taking photographs of her nude, against her will. He most recently served as the networks chief White House correspondent. Ed Henry is an American journalist known for working on Fox News as the co-host of 'America's Newsroom'. On July 1, 2020, he was fired after an investigation by the network into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he contests. Hannity, on set and in front of the entire studio crew and completely unsolicited threw $100 on the set desk,' it states. Henry accused the network and its CEO Suzanne Scott of publicly painting him as a "sex criminal" following sexual misconduct allegations. Instead of disciplining Henry after those complaints, Fox News promoted him to a higher position, the lawsuit says. Henry's lawyer, Catherine Foti, responded to the lawsuit by saying Eckhart 'initiated and completely encouraged a consensual relationship' with the anchor, who has been married to hiswife Shirley since 2010 and has two children from a previous marriage. Well, you know why. 'My decision to speak out was not an easy one, but I refuse to let fear of retaliation, victim shaming and further attacks intimidate me into remaining silent. Ed Henry appears on "Fox & friends" in New York on Sept. 6, 2019. Carlson will be featured on the MAKERS podcast, DNA of a MAKER, on Tuesday to discuss her ongoing efforts for womens empowerment and the Lift Our Voices initiative, alongside host Lilliana Vazquez. The. 'She was also subjected to inappropriate sexual harassment and retaliation by Mr. Hannity, Mr. Carlson, Mr. Kurtz and Gianno Caldwell.'. Got promoted, and they moved to live in W. 12th Street in Deer Park, Long Island. His wife, Ingrid, reported him missing on June 25. A spokesperson for the network issued a statement about the lawsuit to DailyMail.com which denies the Areu's claims and vows to fight them 'vigorously'. Trumps attorneys argued CNN has sought to use its massive influence purportedly as a trusted news source., Additionally, Trumps lawyer says that CNN attempted to defame the Plaintiff in the minds of its viewers and readers for the purpose of defeating him politically, culminating in CNN claiming credit for [getting] Trump out in the 2020 presidential election., CNN lawyers have pushed back against Trumps claims saying that the former president seeks to silence any criticism of Plaintiffs debunked claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.. 'Even putting that aside, the complaint notes that Mr. Henry engaged in this unlawful and egregious conduct while employed by Fox News. Married White House chief correspondent for Fox News Ed Henry 's future with the network is in doubt following a report that he sent a picture of his manhood to Las Vegas hostess . Through his lawyer, Henry . The lawsuit alleges that the company retaliated by 'informing her that her employment would be terminated' in June. Ed Henry, a former anchor for America's Newsroom who was fired from Fox News last year after the network received a sexual misconduct complaint, sued Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott on Wednesday for allegedly defaming him as a "sex criminal.". Fox News Ed Henry announced he was taking a leave of absence on Thursday amid sexual misconduct allegations. the suit states. When former "Fox & Friends" host Gretchen Carlson was paid $20 million in a settlement of her historic sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News and Ailes in 2016, some believed the workplace conditions would improve. "Take her on a date to Del Friscos. Cathy Areu, a frequent guest on the network. A Fox News spokesperson released a statement dismissing Henry's lawsuit as "a desperate attempt for relevance and redemption.". He was the co-host of America's Newsroom on the Fox News Channel, along with Sandra Smith. They threatened my wife. July 21, 2020 / 2:52 PM Jennifer Eckhart filed an amended . Father-of-two Henry took a break to work on his marriage to NPR's Chief Washington Editor Shirley Hung after Natalia Lima, 42, revealed she had a ten-month affair with Henry between 2015 and February 2016. Matthew Eisman via Getty Images. Carlson said that the editors at the Times 'know exactly what will happen to my family when it does run' but don't care because 'they want my show off the air. Upon investigation by a private tribunal, the Network decided on firing their golden journalist in July 2020. 10:32 EST 21 Jul 2020 While at Fox, Ed served as a substitute host forFox & Friends Weekendand its Chief White House Correspondent. My thanks to NPRs leaders, corporate board & attys, for unwavering backing in this case and in an earlier case involving another former Fox figure who sued me - equally unsuccessfully. Additionally, he noted that NPR has not stepped away from a syllable of its report and the story stands.. Willemin, whose firm is representing both Eckhart and Areu, responded to the Fox News statement with his own. Jeremy Hawkins what he thinks of President Trump coming to visit today. And now, people are having to face the music, she says. The 48-year-old was initially removed from his on-air responsibilities on June 25 after the network received a complaint from a past employee accusing the Fox and Friends Weekend contributor of "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace." Source: Getty Images Article continues below advertisement In 2019, the movie Bombshell was released based on the sexual harassment allegations made by Fox News female employees against network founder Ailes. By Ms. Eckhart, confused, asked Mr. Henry if he was trying to tell her something. 'Nevertheless, Fox News would have the public believe that it is a different place from the Fox News that was run by former disgraced Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes.'. Shortly after she came out, another woman named Cathy Areu, also at Fox, came out with her sexual harassment story. New York CNN Business . In May 2016, Lima spoke out about the affair after she met the political journalist at a Las Vegas gentleman's club. These include the 2012 presidential election, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. Just four years after going public with a sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson calls the recent firing of Ed Henry a victory for women. Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. Charlize Theron credits women at Fox News for launching #MeToo movement, Army veteran Sen. Tammy Duckworth hits back at Tucker Carlson for claiming she hates America: 'Walk a mile in my legs', Tucker Carlson claims Bubba Wallace is disappointed 'he can no longer pose as a victim', Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. Ed Henry was falsely accused of sexual harassment of Jennifer Eckhart and subsequently fired in order to divert attention from Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott's long history of covering up actual misconduct, e.g., the sexual misconduct of Mr. Jay Wallace and other senior executives. Henry has covered numerous major stories during his time at Fox News. Carlson, Falzone and Roginsky created the nonprofit organization Lift Our Voices in an effort to do just that not only for women who have been forced to stay silent on issues of sexual misconduct but for all people to be treated and heard equally in the workplace. 'While we do not confirm what may or may not publish in future editions, The Times has not and does not plan to expose any residence of Tucker Carlson's, which Carlson was aware of before tonight's broadcast.'. I thought it was perfectly fine to receive pornographic images and gifts," she said. On May 4, 2016, Ed took a temporary leave from broadcasting, according to a Fox spokesman, due to an alleged extramarital affair with a Las Vegas . Asked about Willemin's scathing statement, Foti told DailyMail.com on Tuesday: 'Mr. Now a good man like Ed Henry is making me sick! It shows other messages claimed to have been sent by him which state: 'Will let you know if/when avail so you can get slapped around some more. An attorney for Eckhart said Thursday that his client stands by her claims and has nothing more to say. But instead, my gosh, look at the floodgates opened, we're in this massive cultural revolution. The famous personality was born raised in the United States and is 51 years old today. Discovery and depositions will be extraordinarily embarrassing for Fox News and its leadership," he said Thursday. Ed Henry AP. The conservative host went on to allege that the planned report was based on a personal animosity and a dislike for his politics. Moreover, the investigator did not even speak with either of our clients, even though both Ms. Eckhart and Ms. Areu offered to meet with him under reasonable conditions. Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CNN in October; now, over a month later, the cable news channel is asking a judge in Florida to toss the case (h/tThe Hill). In a separate comment to The Daily Beast, Folkenflik stated that in the current climate, many lawsuits against journalists and news organizations are driven more by public relations strategy than a strong legal basis. He also expressed appreciation for his outlet sticking by him and his reporting. Since then, there has been no sign of him. Other roles within her jurisdiction included editing the Networks blog as well as supervising the production of CNNs National Security Unit. To this day, Ed has denied the accusations and has tried toappeal the caseto clear his name. 16:18 EST 21 Jul 2020. It says that when the network released its statement announcing the termination, Scott insinuated that Henry was guilty of sexual misconduct. However, on July 1, 2020, Ed was fired due to an allegation of sexual misconduct by a former employee. One summer, he got a job in Washington DC and paired up with the legendary Jack Anderson. Under the leadership of CEO Suzanne Scott, FOX News Media has worked tirelessly to transform the company culture," the statement added, citing the many cultural changes that Ms. Scott has instituted during her incredibly successful tenure as CEO., In response to the allegations Henry made against Wallace, the statement said, FOX conducted a full and independent investigation of the claims against Jay Wallace he was cleared of any wrongdoing and the allegations are false.. The suit describes howAreu 'was a relatively regular face on The Sean Hannity Show until March 8, 2018' - the day Hannity allegedly harassed her in the studio. The reports of the affair caused former Fox CEO Roger Ailes to publicly rebuke him, stating that 'this raises serious questions about Ed's lack of judgment, especially given his position as a journalist'. ', Another screen grab showed three messages all with the same 2.39pm time stamp: "#obey," 'Or' and '#discipline.'. She signed an NDA as part of her reported $20million out of court settlement with the network. Henry's attorney, Ty Clevenger, dismissed Fox News' statement and said the network is making "defamatory" comments about his client. After just a few short months out of sight, Ed Henry is back! While some photos are more demure and others are extraordinarily graphic, all are sexually explicit, Foti wrote. His dismissal fromAmericas Newsroom,where he servedalongside Sandra Smith, comes after news of his sexual misconduct flooded the media. Carlson said the harassment eventually forced the family to sell their home and move. Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired in 2020 over sexual misconduct claims, filed a lawsuit against the network and one of its top executives accusing them of defaming him. Former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart claims that Henry - who was fired from the network on July 1 after an unnamed employee accused him of sexual misconduct - handcuffed her and raped her in a hotel room in 2017 after trying to coerce her into a sexual relationship. 'They vandalized our home. The former freelance assistant for Fox Business host Liz Claman shared creepy sext messages from Henry, including "f--- you and your safe word.. The complaint includes a string of WhatsApp messages Henry, 49, allegedly sent to Eckhart in which he calls her his 'little w***e' and refers to their relationship in disturbingly graphic terms. Former Fox News White House correspondent Ed Henry was widely known as a sex addict at the network before he raped a junior staffer, a new lawsuit charges. Any alleged association resulting therefrom are also rhetorical hyperbole and pure opinion under well-established principles of defamation law, CNNs lawyers added. Fox News Media's top news anchor, Ed Henry has been fired from the network following a shocking allegation for sexual harassment from years ago. Lifestyle choices can contribute to ED. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. After tying knots with CNN's senior producer Shirley Hung in 2010, the respected personality of National Press Foundation, Ed was spotted rekindling . NEW YORK (AP) Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Areu claims that in the messages Henry made it clear that he 'was telling her, in no uncertain terms, that he would assist her career if she had sex with him', the suit states. The Washington Post first reported the accusations against Henry on Tuesday, detailing allegations from a former Las Vegas stripper who said she had an affair with the married newsman in 2006. Shirley would then become the stepmother to Eds two kids from his previous relationship, as reported by theWashington Post. After acknowledging the 4-year anniversary of that date on Monday, however, she assures that she doesnt regret it. The attorney attached in the public filing raunchy photos Eckhart allegedly sent Henry. We've made such great strides, you know, there's so much more work to do.. The lawsuit, which listed Fox News Network LLC as a defendant and was filed in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, accuses Scott of using Henry as a . Ed Henry was Fox News Channels golden boy with promotion after promotion every few months. Trump filed the lawsuit against CNN because he accuses the network of defaming his character during the 2020 Presidential Election. America's Newsroom anchor Henry was fired by FNC brass on July 1 after reports of "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace years ago" were supposedly brought to their attention on June 25 by. 'He repeatedly yelled: "Who wants to take her on a date?" ", Asked if there was ever a time at Fox that she felt safe, Eckhart said, "I think it's safe to say that I was paralyzed by fear when I was working there. And as Henry reminded viewers, last week, The New York Times ran an article stating that Fox News is ignoring Trump, who hasn't done an interview with the network in more than 100 days. In addition, the Wigdor Firm declined to provide the investigators with any of the emails, texts or other evidence they requested. "I thought that was normal for a male anchor to do," she said of Ed Henry. 'The statement also seeks to slut-shame Ms. Eckhart and suggests that she was asking to be violently raped. One of his f. They officially registered their marriage in Nevada on July 1, 2010. To hurt us, to injure my wife and kids so that I will shut up and stop disagreeing with them. ", First published on July 21, 2020 / 11:06 AM. 'How they would feel if we told you where they live, if we put pictures of their homes on the air?' 'Stepping out of the darkness and into my truth,' she wrote. 'We call on Fox News to work with our clients to retain a truly independent investigator who is transparent. ', Areu describes sexual harassment and retaliation by Henry and fellow Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity. Moreover, to be clear, some of these photographs are not even of me. Nothing could be further from the truth, and it is precisely because of these types of attacks that many victims of sexual assault and rape suffer in silence.'. The family of four lived in a post-war apartment building in 32-56 41 Street in Astoria while the kids attended St. Josephs Grammar School nearby. Ed Henry is currently married to Shirley Henry. NEW YORK (Reuters) -Fox News and former anchor Ed Henry must face a lawsuit accusing Henry of promising career advancement to coerce an employee into a sometimes violent sexual relationship including rape, and accusing the network of allowing a hostile work environment, a U.S. judge ruled on Thursday. In May 2017, it was also revealed that O'Reilly's ex-wife claimed in an affidavit filed during the couple's divorce proceedings that the disgraced host physically assaulted her when she found him having phone sex. Al Roker Wife Deborah Roberts Age, Net Worth. Eckhart accused former White House correspondent and anchor Ed Henry of rape. Ryan Hedrick serves as the Assistant Program Director and Co-Host of the Morning News Express at WFMD. July 21, 2020 / 8:56 AM / CBS News. 1,933 following. It does not specifically address the claims made by the second woman. While we know going in that nothing is for certain, if some semblance of the game plan . Henry fired back in a Manhattan Federal Court filing late Monday, portraying his relationship with Eckhart as entirely consensual and often initiated by her. 02:35. Fox News has fired former anchor Ed Henry (left), shown standing with Fox & Friends hosts Steve Doocy and Ainsley Earhardt in September 2019. By 2004, Ed had secured his grounds as a reputable political journalist. Left you bruised batter dazed sated begging for more,' he wrote in one message. "We take all claims of harassment, misconduct and retaliation seriously, promptly investigating them and taking immediate action as needed in this case, the appropriate action based on our investigation is to defend vigorously against these baseless allegations. Real Americas Voice and Henrys attorney did not reply to inquiries for comment made byThe Daily Beast. It claims he first began flirting with her in 2014 after she had graduated and that although she was 'not romantically interested' in him, she joined him for a drink after he persisted in his advances. Henry has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Everett McKinley Dirksen Award and the Merriman Smith Award for his unmatched broadcast coverage while at CNN. An outside investigator was hired and, based on the results of that probe, Fox . She alleges she was sexually harassed by at least four men there. 'In other words, a significant part of this "investigators" time is spent defending companies like Fox News against allegations such as the ones brought herein. In typical Vegas fashion, the wedding was officiated by an Elvis impersonator. Ed Henry is a journalist from America. The Monday filing claims that in a May 21 phone call Henry called her a 'jerk' and cut off contact after she rejected his advances. If there's been so much forward-thinking and progress being made there, then they shouldn't have any problem with releasing me, my other colleagues in Lift Our Voices, Diana Falzone and Julie Roginsky and anyone else who's been forced to sign an NDA.. "After we met and we had our photo taken together, he messaged me, 'Wow, you are way more beautiful in person,'". Last year, Fox News fired former anchor Ed Henry following an investigation of willful sexual misconduct in the workplace. Nonetheless, over a year since his departure, Henry has resurfaced. "Some of the men complained that there were so many meetings that they had to go on how to speak to women and how not to sexually harass," she said. The woman also accused Henry of calling her racial slurs and demanding that she perform sex acts on him. Real America's Voice (RAV) . However, today we bring you the decade's one of the most controversial extra-marital affairs of America's chief national correspondent for FOX News and well-known broadcast journalist, Ed Henry. Henry initially alleged last year that journalists at the two outletswhich included NPR media reporter David Folkenflik, CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter and anchor Alisyn Camerotahad longstanding grudges against Fox News and/or individuals associated with the company that guided their reporting on his firing. Minyvonne Burkeis a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. The couple was quick to return to work in Washington after a honeymoon. That's the kind of people they are.'. Ed Henry Retweeted. What happened to Ed Henry on Fox News? In reply to a series of messages that read: 'Whatever when u r owned u dont get a "choice"' the person whose phone the screen grabs were taken from replies 'you don't own me.'. IE 11 is not supported. 'Fox News claims as it almost always does that an "independent" investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. https://t.co/bMAR9gFDWV (1/8) pic.twitter.com/UxpjsSWd35, Gretchen Carlson (@GretchenCarlson) July 6, 2020, I don't regret jumping off that cliff for one minute. An attorney for the woman who accused former Fox News host Ed Henry of sexual assault has called his alleged conduct 'Weinstein-esque, but worse' in a court hearing.. Lawyers for Jennifer Eckhart . An attorney for Henry said, "The evidence in this case will demonstrate that Ms. Eckhart initiated and completely encouraged a consensual relationship. A bombshell lawsuit accuses former Fox News chief national correspondent Ed Henry of raping one woman, and says that the network's star anchor Sean Hannity once offered $100 to staffers to. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams in Manhattan said that former associate producer Jennifer . Another states:'When u r owned u don't get a choice.'. Her accusations led to Henrys firing, who provided a statement on Henry appearing on Real Americas Voice. Henry not only leveraged this imbalance of power for control over his victim, Ms. Eckhart, but asked her to be his "sex slave" and his "little w***e," and threatened punishment and retaliation if Ms. Eckhart did not comply with his sexual demands,' it is claimed alongside the screen grabs of WhatsApp messages. Areu awkwardly sidestepped Mr. Carlson's advances and declined to spend the night at his hotel. When it comes to harassment in the workplace, in particular, Carlson says, I never expected to be one of the poster children, after filing a lawsuit against Ailes on July 6, 2016.