CBS 3 anchor Larry Mendte is the target of a federal
investigation. Mendte's attorney, Michael Schwartz, confirms the FBI searched
Mendte's home in a case involving former CBS 3 anchor Alycia Lane.
According to a published report, Mendte's computer was seized by the FBI as
part of a probe into whether Mendte accessed the private e-mail of Ms. Lane. Federal
law generally prohibits accessing and reading someone's private e-mail without
their permission.
CBS 3 has issued the following 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."
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