EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Erin Andrews Opens Up About Being Stalked - "I Didn't Allow Myself Time To Heal"
Posted on May 18, 2010 @ 07:43AM - 4 comments
Erin Andrews danced splendidly to earn 56 out of 60 points on Monday night's edition of Dancing With the Stars -- but didn't dance around RadarOnline.com's hard-hitting questions.
The pretty ESPN reporter opened up to RadarOnline.com's Tina Malave about how she picked up the pieces after being stalked last summer by Michael David Barrett, an Illinois man who's currently serving a 30-month prison sentence after he admitted to following her through four states and secretly videotaping her through peepholes.
VIDEO: Erin Andrews Admits To 'Meltdown' After Stalker's Sentencing
Posted on Mar 16, 2010 @ 05:52AM - Add a comment
Erin Andrews said she melted down after her admitted stalker was sentenced in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday to 30 months in prison, and RadarOnline.com has the clip for you.
"I had a pretty big comedown, a meltdown last night, I think, after I got back from the courtroom," Andrews told Good Morning America Tuesday. "It's just been a lot ... it's not over -- it's not going to be over, but this is the first step."
Michael Barrett, an ex-insurance executive from Westmont, Illinois, admittedly followed Andrews through Tennessee, Ohio, and and Wisconsin, requesting rooms adjacent to where she was staying and videotaping her through peepholes. He was arrested October 2 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
ESPN's Erin Andrews 'Peeping Tom' Sentenced To 30 Months In Jail
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 06:39PM - Add a comment
ESPN beauty Erin Andrews’ peeping Tom was sentenced in a Los Angeles court on Monday to 30 months in jail. As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Michael David Barrett pled guilty to Interstate stalking charges last December, copping a plea deal which landed him considerably shorter a sentence than the maximum recommended one of five years. Barrett must turn himself in to start serving his sentence by May 3rd 2010.
PHOTOS: Erin Andrews’ Stalker
In addition, Barrett was ordered to pay Andrews a fine of $7,366. And to pay authorities a fine of $5,000. He was also ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Andrews and banned from contacting her in any capacity.
Andrews who has branded Barrett a ‘sexual predator’ is also seeking financial restitution to the tune of $335,000, claiming that Barrett’s actions have left her with “emotional scars”.
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Both Barrett and Andrews addressed the courtroom. Barrett said, "I take full responsibility for my actions. There are no words to tell Ms Andrews how sorry I am. I hope one day she can forgive me. I love my children more than anything in the world. I have learned from my mistakes. I want to be a positive influence in the world I live in." Barrett's lawyer said he had lost his fiancee, his career and his savings.
Andrews told the court,"I'm having to live this humiliation everyday. It will never be over for me and I hope it will never be over for him. I fear he is in the closet, I had to hire a lawyer and security. He has shown no remorse, he pleaded guilty because the FBI had boxes full of evidence. I'm asking the court to impose the maximum sentence. He is a sexual predator and deviant, I hope they lock him up and throw away the key," When she was done, she sat next to her lawyer and dabbed a tissue at her eyes.
Barrett, 48, an ex-insurance executive secured hotel rooms next to Andrews on numerous occasions, filming the pretty sports presenter in various states of undress, through peepholes in the walls, before attempting to sell the footage to an adult orientated website. Although a deal was never finalized several X-rated clips of Andrews appeared on websites, which have been viewed millions of times. Although Andrews’ attorneys demanded the clips be taken down, Andrews has said that she has been told by Federal investigators that it is likely that many will never be removed.
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Andrews shared that the incident has left her scarred and that she can never escape from the humiliation and embarrassment that she suffered at the hands of Barrett. "I am subject to crude comments," she said. "I walk into stadiums and fans make crude comments to me. I have nightmares about this sexual predator. I hope he never sees the light of day again, so nobody else has to go through this.''
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Andrews Says Her Stalker Is A Sexual Predator
Meantime, Andrews is trying to get on with her life and leave the scandal behind her. As RadarOnline.com previously reported Andrews is set to be a contestant in the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars, partnered with hunky male pro dancer, Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Erin Andrews To Face Stalker During Sentencing Monday
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 07:00AM - Add a comment
Michael David Barrett, the Illinois man who pleaded guilty to a federal count of stalking ESPN reporter Erin Andrews last December, will be sentenced in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday afternoon, and Andrews is expected to be there to face him.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Erin Andrews Says Her Stalker Is A Sexual Predator
Barrett, 48, an ex-insurance executive from Westmont, Illinois, could receive more than two years in a federal prison in connection with his guilty plea, RadarOnline.com can report.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Erin Andrews Says Her Stalker Is A Sexual Predator
Posted on Dec 15, 2009 @ 05:51PM - Add a comment
Erin Andrews' wants to see her confessed stalker Michael David Barrett classified as a sexual predator.
PHOTOS: Erin Andrews' Stalker
The pretty ESPN presenter held a press conference outside court on Tuesday following Barrett’s guilty plea on interstate stalking charges and she told RadarOnline.com, "I believe he should be classified as a sexual predator. He didn't physically hurt me but he mentally hurt me and humiliated me."
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Andrews said that she feels she wants to stand up - not just for herself but for all women affected by violence. "If I can make a difference with his sentence then fantastic, but if I can make a difference for more women, thats what I want to do."
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Erin Andrews Peeping Tom Plea Agreement
As RadarOnline.com previously reported Barrett struck a deal with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California and in return for his guilty plea he will be facing a reduced sentence of 27 months in jail, considerably shorter than the maximum recommended sentence of five years. Barrett is due to be sentenced February 22nd.
Erin Andrews Peeping Tom Pleads Guilty
Posted on Dec 15, 2009 @ 12:51PM - 1 comment
Erin Andrews' stalker, Michael David Barrett pled guilty to an interstate stalking charge in a Los Angeles court Monday. He will be sentenced on February 22nd.
PHOTOS: Erin Andrews Stalker
Barrett is facing a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 but as RadarOnline.com previously reported Barrett entered into a plea bargain with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, and should be facing a much reduced sentence of 27 months.
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A visibly upset and shaken Andrews testified in court in person, asking for Barrett to be locked up behind bars so he can not do the same thing again to someone else. She also testified that Barrett has ruined her life and torn her career apart.
The 48-year-old insurance executive from Westmont Illinois secretly filmed Andrews in various states of undress on several occasions in a series of hotels.
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Erin Andrews' Peeping Tom Plea Agreement
Barrett tracked the pretty ESPN correspondent for months across multiple states (one time even calling eleven different hotels to find her) and videotaped her inside her hotel room without her knowledge by removing her door’s peephole. Barrett then tried to sell the footage to adult websites.
Erin Andrews On Oprah "I'm getting Better, It's Been A Nightmare"
In a tearful appearance on the Oprah show back in September Andrews said of the ordeal, "It's been a nightmare and I kind of everyday want to say I am going to wake up, I'm ready to wake up."
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Andrews went on to say that now she has to live with it and that the ordeal will never be fully over as law enforcement have told her, "You're going to have to deal with the fact this is never going to come off the internet. They're never going to get it down."
Accused Peeping Tom Expected To Plea Guilty To Stalking ESPN's Erin Andrews
Posted on Dec 15, 2009 @ 05:14AM - Add a comment
Michael David Barrett, an Illinois man accused of stalking and secretly taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, is slated to enter his plea to an interstate stalking charge in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday afternoon.
Barrett, a 48-year-old insurance executive from Westmont, Illinois, is expected to plead guilty to the stalking charge, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in a federal prison. Prosecutors said Barrett
Bond Increased For Erin Andrews Peeping Tom
Posted on Nov 20, 2009 @ 11:48AM - Add a comment
Michael David Barrett, the man accused of taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in her hotel room through a peephole, has had his bond increased from $4500 to $100k. Barrett appeared in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Friday afternoon.
Erin Andrews’ Alleged Peeping Tom Ordered To House Arrest And Monitoring
Barrett has already posted the bond according to his attorney. Barrett will be back in court on Monday morning when he will be formally arraigned.
PHOTOS: See Pictures Of Erin Andrews’ Alleged Peeping Tom
Barrett allegedly filmed Andrews through a peephole in her hotel room door and then Barrett allegedly tried to sell the tape to a tabloid website.
Barrett Released on Monday
Posted on Oct 05, 2009 @ 07:52PM - Add a comment
Michael David Barrett has been released on bond.
Erin Andrews' Accused Peeping Tom Ordered to House Arrest and Monitoring
Posted on Oct 05, 2009 @ 05:14PM - Add a comment
Michael David Barrett, the man arrested in connection with the secret videotaping of a nude ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, has been ordered to wear an electronic monitor and will be confined to his Westmont, Ill., home between the hours of 9 p.m. And 6 a.m. U.S. Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys made the ruling in a Chicago court on Monday.
“If the allegations are true, they're horrific," the judge said. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Grimes said Barrett was a danger to the victim and to other women. "This was an obsession, your Honor, and one he acted on," Grimes added.
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The 47-year-old traveling salesman will head back to Los Angeles (where the interstate stalking charge was filed) for another hearing. The taping, officials said, occurred at the Marriott Nashville at Vanderbilt University, on Sept. 4, 2008.
Andrews Speaks Out About Barrett's Arrest
The tape of Andrews, which was leaked online in July, show her alone in a hotel room getting dressed and is said to have been taken through a peephole.
Andrews, an ex-University of Florida dance team member, was named "sexiest sportscaster" in both 2008 and 2009 by Playboy magazine.
