Joe Burkett

Joe Burkett is a U.S. Department of State contractor who was stationed in Iraq during the war. It was reported in June, 2008, that Burkett had an alleged affair with CBS correspondent Lara Logan while she was in Iraq covering the war.National Enquirer: CBS News Lara Logan Divorce War (June 5, 2008) In July of 2008, Logan revealed in a Washington Post article that she was pregnant with Burkett's child. According to Logan, the baby is due in January of 2009 and she and Burkett plan to marry after their divorces are finalized. WashingtonPost.com: Back From War, Into Tabloid Territory(July 8, 2008)

According to a National Enquirer report, Burkett had clashed with "a star CNN correspondent," in an angry confrontation over Logan.National Enquirer: CBS News Lara Logan Divorce War (June 25, 2008) Michael Ware was later identified as the third party in the alleged love triangle. However, according to sources close to Logan, her relationship with Ware was no more than a "one time fling."The Huffington Post: Lara Logan, Michael Ware, Steamy Baghdad Love Triangle (June 26, 2008)

1. Born: March 29, 1971
2. Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
3. Attended the University of Natal
4. Fluent in English, French, Afrikaans and Portuguese
5. Joined CBS in 2002
6. Emmy award for the Iraq War report, Ramadi: On the Front Line
7. Spouse: Jason Siemon