rtmclaug 67 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Horn 78 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que 73 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 WPVI Story Sounds like it will be an interesting week up in Philly. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox2 191 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 um that is pretty hilarious. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusNewsFan 217 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderJay27 45 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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']Â There were 2 other posts that had the links but got deleted. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeloventi 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 The Federal Bureau of Investigation has time to worry about Larry's computers? Â How about the investigators' time be devoted to building strong federal cases against the drug dealers and gun runners who are ruining our city? Â The FBI has now become the E-Mail Police? No wonder they missed the hijackers getting their aviation training. Â Or are they really hoping that the Alycia bikini pictures show up on his computers, and they need to look at the evidence? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsmaniac 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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']Â It was on WPVI and their website. It's on KYW-TV but kind of hidden under the AP wire... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I was surprised this story was mentioned on air by NBC10 and 6ABC Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 67 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMan 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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. Â Did Chris fill-in or did Susan solo? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 67 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Actually Pat Ciarrocchi subbed at 4 and Susan soloed at 6 and 11. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 just read on phillygossip.com that Larry is suspended by CBS3 indefintely pending further investigation Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnuts6 91 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Larry been a bad Boy Again ??? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusNewsFan 217 Posted June 1, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 67 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 The CBS 3 Statement: Â "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." Â What I'm reading this as: Â Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElliotJones 52 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 The CBS 3 Statement:Â What I'm reading this as: Â Â And I read as: Â Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I've posted the statement from CBS 3 at my new blog: http://madubs.com/blog/?p=8 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ2000 5 Posted June 2, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bars-n-tone 39 Posted June 2, 2008 Share 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. Â You may be correct. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 You may be correct. Â 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 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 67 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I hope not Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3813-larry-mendte-under-investigation/#findComment-34830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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