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Anthony Weiner Twitter Scandal: New Photos Emerge (VIDEO)

Anthony Weiner Twitter Photo Scandal

First Posted: 06/ 6/11 12:28 PM ET Updated: 06/ 6/11 05:28 PM ET

The controversy surrounding the lewd photograph sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-N.Y.) Twitter account took a new turn Monday. Andrew Breitbart's website BigGovernment.com claims that a new woman has come forward with photos, chats, and emails sent to her by the congressman that suggest the two were involved in "an online, consensual relationship involving the mutual exchange of intimate photographs."

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The first picture posted on BigGovernment.com shows Weiner holding a piece of paper with the word "me" written on it, and an arrow pointing to his face. According to the website, Weiner sent the photo in order to prove to the woman that he it was in fact the person corresponding with her online.

A second photo shows Weiner with two cats in the background. It was allegedly emailed to the woman from anthonyweiner@aol.com with the subject line "Me and the pussys."

A third photo appears to show Weiner shirtless. The photo was allegedly sent to the woman on Friday, May 20, 2011 via a Yahoo! email address that she claims was an alternate alias for Rep. Weiner. BigGovernment.com did not specify the email address but said a Google search for it revealed an invisible Yahoo! profile with more photos of Weiner sans shirt.

Weiner is scheduled to address the media at 4pm Monday. According to NY1, Weiner will not announce his resignation.

Earlier, On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, according to BigGovernment.com, Weiner allegedly sent the woman an email from that same Yahoo! address and attached the now-infamous photo of a man's bulging underpants.

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Breitbart's website has not revealed the identity of the woman, and the photos themselves do not prove that an illicit relationship was taking place.

An ABC News official told the New York Times that the network has interviewed a woman who says she received the same photos from Weiner that Breitbart obtained.

Radar Online is also reporting that a woman was involved in a lengthy "sexting" exchange with the congressman via Facebook last month,. "I have more than 200 messages from him and they're all explicit in nature," the woman, who volunteered as a Democratic campaign worker, told Radar Online. She also told the website that she had phone sex with Weiner for 30 minutes on his government-provided phone.

Weiner's office has not responded to a request for comment from The Huffington Post.

Last month, BigGovernment.com revealed that a lewd photo of a man's bulging underpants had been sent to a 21-year-old female college student in Seattle from Weiner's Twitter account. It was quickly deleted, but a frenzy of coverage and comment ensued on blogs, cable news outlets and other media. Weiner's spokesman said that the congressman's Twitter account had been hacked and dismissed the episode as a prank.


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Rep. Weiner is scheduled to speak at 4:00 PM ET. Live video at the top of this live blog.

Not Resigning?
@ NY1headlines : Sources: Weiner To Remain In Office Amid Expanding Online Scandal http://bit.ly/mGABIR

Breitbart Takes Over

At the Weiner presser, Breitbart takes to the microphone to defend his site's reporting.

"I'm not going to get into how Weiner should respond to this," he says. "I'm here to respond to some basic questions."

"We didn't name the girl," he says, but other sites "attacked the messenger."

"How is this revenge? There was zero premeditation involved in this. This is a legitimate story."

Breitbart: Weiner Owes Me An Apology

"I'm doing this to save his family" Breitbart says about his decision not to post a photo that the BigGovernment.com site describes as "extremely graphic, and leaves nothing to the imagination."

"I would like an apology from him... This was his political strategy -- to accuse me of hacking," Breitbart says.

"I'm trying to do the decent thing here and not release the photo."

Breitbart: Weiner's The One Who Must Answer Questions

"When I'm the one being accused, I have the right to speculate," Breitbart says.

"He's the one who has more questions to answer than I do," he concludes -- and indeed we're all waiting for him to take the stage.

Breitbart: I Did Not "Crash" Weiner's Press Conference

Breitbart on the phone with Fox News: "I did so at their invitation. I did not do so as a means to crash. In fact when I was walking up there I asked whether this was a good thing to do."

Breitbart: Weiner Photos 'Putting The Country In Harms Way'

Breitbart to Fox News, on his motivation for publishing the Weiner photos "I think that these guys are putting the country in harms way -- just like Congressman Lee or Congressman Weiner -- I believe that when you are sending these photos out to people across America, you are putting yourself in a blackmail position."

Weiner: I Have Made Terrible Mistakes

"I have made terrible mistakes that have hurt the people I care for the most."

Picture Is Of Weiner

"The picture was of me, and I sent it"

More Women

Weiner said that over the past several years he has engaged in inappropriate conversations online and over the phone with about six women. "I have never met any of these women or had physical relations with them at any time."

Not Resigning

"I am not resigning," Weiner said. "It was a very dumb thing to do, but it was not part of any plan to be deceitful."

Weiner Will Not Seek Treatment

"This is not something that can be treated away. It is a deep weakness of mine, and it is a mistake."

Did His Wife Know?

"My wife has known about some of these online relationships since before we were married. But she did not know until this morning that I had not been truthful about the twitter posting last week."

He says he and his wife are staying together.

Breitbart Gets His Apology

"I apologize to Andrew Breitbart, I apologize to the members of the media, and I apologize first and foremost to my wife."

Where Is His Wife?

Weiner's pointed humor makes a brief appearance when a reporter asks where his wife is:

"She is not here."

Any Other Bombshells?

To to question of whether he had ever paid for escorts or engaged in other such behavior: "I have never had sex outside my marriage."

Woman Who Received Weiner Photos Comes Forward

ABC News has released an interview with Meagan Broussard, a 26-year-old single mother from Texas who provided ABC with dozens of photos, emails, Facebook messages and cell phone call logs.

During one flirtatious Facebook chat last month, Broussard said, she issued the man on the other end a challenge.

"I asked him to take a picture and write 'me' on it so I would know," Broussard said in an interview.

The reply, she says, came moments later. Email records provided to ABC News by Broussard show that at 3:08 p.m. on May 5th she received a message from anthonyweiner@aol.com, which is listed as an email address for Weiner on one campaign document found online.

The message included an image of a man, who appears to be Weiner, sporting a tie and a wedding band, holding up the message "me" on a piece of white paper.

"I didn't think it was him," she says. "I thought for sure, 'why would someone in that position be doing this?'"

She says the online relationship started on April 20, 2011.

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Weiner: I Did Not Commit A Crime

Weiner: "I lied because I was embarrassed. ... But did I violate the Constitution because I lied about a Twitter post? I don't think so."

Weiner's 9th District

The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza reports:

Weiner’s 9th district, which takes in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, is surprisingly competitive between the parties although any Democrat would likely be favored in any special election or open seat scenario.

Should Weiner Resign After His Admission?

The Wall Street Journal notes:

Earlier this year, Rep. Chris Lee, a married Republican from New York, resigned within hours after it was revealed he had sent a topless photograph of himself to a woman he met on Craigslist.

Should Weiner do the same?

Pelosi Calls For Ethics Ivestigation

CBS News producer Jill Jackson tweets:

@ jacksonjk : Leader Pelosi calling for ethics investigation into Rep. Weiner's actions.

More from Jackson:

Pelosi wants ethics investigation "to determine whether any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred."

Pelosi: "I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony's wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents. "

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The controversy surrounding the lewd photograph sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-N.Y.) Twitter account took a new turn Monday. Andrew Breitbart's website BigGovernment.com claims that ...
The controversy surrounding the lewd photograph sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner's (D-N.Y.) Twitter account took a new turn Monday. Andrew Breitbart's website BigGovernment.com claims that ...
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60 minutes ago (12:49 AM)
I understand that if he has to resign, that he has an offer from Fruit of the Loom.
1 hour ago (12:45 AM)
Such betrayal Kirsten must feel after being stiffed by Weiner.
2 hours ago (12:12 AM)
This wiener thing just keeps festering.
2 hours ago (11:58 PM)
Much to do about nothing!!!
2 hours ago (11:51 PM)
What's the big deal? Isn't there a republican senator whos posed nude for Playgirl or Cosmo and wasn't even ashamed? Why was he so "cool" and this guy crucified?
2 hours ago (11:36 PM)
What does it take for you liberals to understand what wrong behavior is? This was wrong. It was irresponsi­ble and wreckless. Mr. Weiner is a United States congressma­n. It is obvious that he doesn't value that position. He has lost all credibilit­y. He has compromise­d his office. For the sake of is office and his country, he should resign. He is not indispensa­ble! If he used government equipment or staff, he has to go regardless of what you think.
2 hours ago (12:14 AM)
Seriously? Us liberals? Hilarious duplicity from a confessed whatever you are.
2 hours ago (12:17 AM)
Spare me your protestati­ons of outrage. Mark Sanford did worse and he completed his term. The GOP impeachmen­t proceeding­s disintegra­ted. Admitted serial adulterer and crook Newt Gingrich is contemplat­ing running for the GOP presidenti­al nomination­, supported by large numbers of the GOP faithful. Under the circumstan­ces, your indignatio­n rings hollow!
20 minutes ago (1:29 AM)
So because other people did it, it's okay? Nice logic. Yes, Sanford completed his term, but not without a *ton* of "protestat­ions of outrage" from the other side of the aisle. The question is this: Do Weiner's actions (not only the pics, but the outright lying to the American people, the people he is in office to serve) constitute a grave ethical violation? If so, he should probably resign. If not, then let's just move on.
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3 hours ago (11:10 PM)
I demand to know, as a constituen­t...how big?
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Milosovich
3 hours ago (11:06 PM)
So "how big" is his problem?
I'm one of his fans on Facebook, and dont intend to un-fan.
3 hours ago (11:04 PM)
Uh, let's leave Mr. Weiner's "staff" out of this Ms. Pelosi, please. Speaking of staff, if that is the nation's idea of "bulging" underwear, then it needs to get out more. Mr. Weiner should not be flattered, nor should he be sending such unimpressi­ve photos over the internet.
3 hours ago (11:04 PM)
As a mental health therapist specializi­ng in sexuality, I don't believe anyone should be judged profession­ally for their personal life. In cases like Weiner, if all the men and women that have sent a nude picture of themselves had to resign, we would not have many people working.

It would be interestin­g to see stats of people who at one time or another had sent a lascivious picture of themselves to someone else. I am confident the stats on that would be high in favor of those whom have. How his wife and he deal with this is their business and certainly does not warrant the input of strangers.

From what I have read, this behavior was not interferin­g with his ability to do his job and therefore, it should not be a factor.

Our society has a very hypocritic­al approach to sexuality. We love to look, but are quick to judge. It seems to men that when someone speaks out against a certain sexual ideology and then is caught doing it, they are kind of looking for that karmic slap in the face; much like Jeff Gannon did a few years back when he spoke out against gays but was found to be a gay prostitute­-

http://www­.holisticw­isdom.com/­jeff-ganno­n-jim-guck­ert.htm

However, when they have not spoken out against what they were caught doing and was not illegal and did not interfere with their job; it seems more hypocritic­al of the public to judge it.
2 hours ago (12:15 AM)
This could of had (if not exposed) problems with our national security do to his position and his wife's with the sec of state. And by the way when did morality become a bad thing ms therapist. Do condone this type of behavior in all you clients ?
2 hours ago (12:16 AM)
people who use their position and power to take advantage of others who look up to them are know as predators in the therapist world. would you call it normal for a teacher to send students nude pix? would an uncle sending a niece nude pix be OK? what do these have in common with weiner? he took advantage of people who trusted him and took advantage of them. he needs therapy, but not with you.
1 hour ago (12:21 AM)
Thank for a voice of reason amid all the false indignatio­n and hysteria. Fanned and faved.
3 hours ago (10:43 PM)
Congressma­n Weiner, if you were a banker you would have nothing to worry about.
2 hours ago (12:07 AM)
if he was a banker he wouldnt have followers. he exploited these women, he is a predator. a banker would have been arrested for flashing.
4 hours ago (10:12 PM)
If I had a nickel for every time a politician lied....I mean "c'mon"...­..fight the just cause Anthony
4 hours ago (10:11 PM)
Last August, someone I thought was a dear friend lied to me and took me on a trip without telling me he had a girlfriend­. Weeks later, when I found out the truth I was completely devastated­. I will never forget the horror and pain I felt when the girlfriend and I spoke. She felt terrible because she didn't realize I didn't know. That said, despite my personal familiarit­y with betrayal, I do not want the Congressma­n to resign. I am far more worried about the Republican­s winning in 2012 and the huge humanitari­an issues facing this country. He needs help, though. He needs to go into some sort of counseling­/rehab and then keep up with it. I don't know his personal situation (who does?) but this was a reckless, immature, ego-driven and thoughtles­s set of acts. But as a politician­, as an intellectu­al and a liberal we need Anthony Weiner.
2 hours ago (12:07 AM)
so,Wiegler still loves Wiener, no mattr what?
4 hours ago (10:03 PM)
I just don't "get" why this is a story..Thi­s is SO between he & his wife. This has been long in the making...t­hey've wanter to get Weiner b/c of his outspoken views and critisim on the gop...and this is the best they can do? Who cares!! Move on now kiddie's..­Will the adult's please return to reporting "news!!!
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3 hours ago (11:09 PM)
They're trying to snuff out Medicare , and all they talk is this?????
1 hour ago (12:24 AM)
It's called diversion and the GOP are experts. It doesn't say much for the average voter either, since they bite every time.
1 hour ago (12:22 AM)
F & F!
4 hours ago (9:51 PM)
Does anyone really care about this idiot and his sexual adventures­? More BS to cover for the liberal media, i say
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3 hours ago (11:00 PM)
Yet out of all the stories on this blog here you are......
2 hours ago (12:01 AM)
yea, but this is not news do ya think?
1 hour ago (12:25 AM)
LOL! F & F!