rtmclaug 70 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Various media outlets have reported that CBS 3 anchor Larry Mendte is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly snooping in the e-mails of former co-anchor Alycia Lane. Larry's personal computer was seized by the FBI. Snooping in another's e-mails w/o their consent is a federal offense, as well as considered an invasion of privacy. I just saw the report on Channel 6 Action News, and I am at a loss for words. I'm stunned. Just when things started to be going so well for KYW-TV again...
Sam Horn 78 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Not saying you're lying, but if "various media outlets" are reporting this, why do you not provide any links? This makes for an interesting story, but I'm not out to do your leg work.
Que 73 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 WPVI Story Sounds like it will be an interesting week up in Philly.
ColumbusNewsFan 218 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Wow, I really don't know what is going on KYW. The last thing KYW need was another scandal but here we go again in Philly.
ThunderJay27 47 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Not saying you're lying' date=' but if "various media outlets" are reporting this, why do you not provide any links? This makes for an interesting story, but I'm not out to do your leg work.[/quote'] There were 2 other posts that had the links but got deleted.
angeloventi 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 The Federal Bureau of Investigation has time to worry about Larry's computers? How about the investigators' time be devoted to building strong federal cases against the drug dealers and gun runners who are ruining our city? The FBI has now become the E-Mail Police? No wonder they missed the hijackers getting their aviation training. Or are they really hoping that the Alycia bikini pictures show up on his computers, and they need to look at the evidence?
newsmaniac 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Not saying you're lying' date=' but if "various media outlets" are reporting this, why do you not provide any links? This makes for an interesting story, but I'm not out to do your leg work.[/quote'] It was on WPVI and their website. It's on KYW-TV but kind of hidden under the AP wire...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 I was surprised this story was mentioned on air by NBC10 and 6ABC
rtmclaug 70 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Posted June 1, 2008 Philly.com has reported that Larry showed up for work on Friday, but he didn't appear at 6 or 11. They also said that it's not clear if he will return to work, but his bio is still on the station's website at cbs3.com. That's the latest info that I could find.
NewsMan 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Philly.com has reported that Larry showed up for work on Friday, but he didn't appear at 6 or 11. They also said that it's not clear if he will return to work, but his bio is still on the station's website at cbs3.com. That's the latest info that I could find. Did Chris fill-in or did Susan solo?
rtmclaug 70 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Posted June 1, 2008 I'm not sure. I didn't see it, but if I had to guess, I'd say Chris filled in. Either him or Pat, since I've seen Pat fill-in for Chris/Larry a few times.
WCAUTVNBC10 416 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Actually Pat Ciarrocchi subbed at 4 and Susan soloed at 6 and 11.
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 just read on phillygossip.com that Larry is suspended by CBS3 indefintely pending further investigation
ColumbusNewsFan 218 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Way to go, Larry for giving CBS a reason to fire you and helping the bottom line. We got to give that money to Katie.
rtmclaug 70 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Posted June 1, 2008 KYW Newsradio 1060 has a story about this on their website, kyw1060.com. It doesn't go into much detail, just the basic facts of the story. But, I just checked on cbs3.com, and the story made the main page. His bio hasn't been removed from the "bios" section.
Jess 1115 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 The CBS 3 Statement: "Late last week, CBS 3 became aware of an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding anchor Larry Mendte. CBS 3 is cooperating fully with that office in this matter. Mr. Mendte will not be on CBS 3's broadcasts pending further investigation." What I'm reading this as:
ElliotJones 52 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 The CBS 3 Statement: What I'm reading this as: And I read as:
Jess 1115 Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 I've posted the statement from CBS 3 at my new blog: http://madubs.com/blog/?p=8
FJ2000 5 Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 This is just speculation on my part, but I bet Alycia Lane claimed that he was the one who leaked the bikini photo story. I don't know if the source of the New York Post story was ever identified, but it's quite possible that she alleged that he looked through her emails to find dirt on her.
Bars-n-tone 39 Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 This is just speculation on my part, but I bet Alycia Lane claimed that he was the one who leaked the bikini photo story. I don't know if the source of the New York Post story was ever identified, but it's quite possible that she alleged that he looked through her emails to find dirt on her. You may be correct.
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 You may be correct. That's what the Philadelphia Inquirer seems to be going with here. http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20080601_Mendte_target_of_FBI_probe_into_snooping_of_Lane_e-mail.html
rtmclaug 70 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Posted June 4, 2008 Chris May filled-in at 6 today with Susan. I predict that if Larry is let go, Chris will take his place.
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