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Lara Logan is the chief foreign correspondent for CBS News. Logan also contributes to 60 Minutes. She has been an integral reporter for CBS's news coverage on the Iraq war. In 2008, Logan was named "the other women" in a divorce trial. She allegedly had affairs with two men while reporting from Iraq. Recently, media sources report that she is under investigation for bringing two images of Saddam Hussein back from Baghdad.First Post: CBS’s Lara Logan accused of theft (October 3, 2008) There are rumors that Logan is pregnant with her second child. http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cbs/lara_logan_pregnant_142173.asp
Fast Facts:
- Born: March 29, 1971 in Durban, South Africa
- Alma Mater: University of Natal
- Major: Commerce
- Received a degree in French language, culture and history from Universite de L'Alliance Francaise in Paris
- Won an Emmy for Iraq War report, Ramadi: On the Front Line
- Earned four American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Awards
- Started in broadcast journalism as a producer for Reuters Television
- Joined CBS in 2002
- Got worldwide attention for her report on the abuse of special needs Iraqi orphans in 2007
- Speaks: English, French, Afrikaans and PortugueseCBS.com: Lara Logan Profile
- Spouse: Jason Siemon
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/12/lara-logan-has-quiet-shot_n_143188.html
Affairs Scandal
In late June 2008 reports began to surface that Logan was involved with two men while reporting from Iraq. According to reports, the two men actually confronted each other at one point and had a fight in Baghdad. One has been identified as Michael Ware, a CNN correspondent. The other man has been named as Joe Burkett, a civilian contractor.New York Post: News Babe's 'Iraqi Trist' (June 26, 2008)Daring Interview
In an unprecedented interview with one of America's top antagonists in Afghanistan, Logan spoke with warlord Gulbeddin Hekmatyar at his secret mountain hideout. The interview aired on CBS News, June 17, 2008. According to Logan's report, Hekmatyar has attacked U.S. forces since the onset of the 2001 Afghan invasion, but has eluded concerted efforts to capture him.-
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Lara Logan Questions
Is it ethical to ask a question purely to help Darcy Logan get the points for her brown belt? 4 AnswersAnything is ethical on the Internet. Except for sleeping with a supplier to get free paper and coupons to Outback Steakhouse. read more
Would you rather go on a date with Jessica Simpson, Lady Gaga, Lara Croft, Rihanna, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, or Hayden Panettiere? 5 AnswersI know nothing about any of these young women so my first choice based on cutness would be Vanessa Hudgens then Hayden Panettiere and my least favorite would be... read more
BLACK BELT TEST: Darcy Logan, Pass: 5/5. 22 AnswersOn the 'Dancing with the Stars' model, I'm throwing my audience vote behind Darcy just in case she falls a little short with the judges. (As If!) read more
TEST: Darcy Logan Brown Belt Test. Pass 5/5. 15 AnswersDarcy, one of the main reasons I love Mahalo Answers is because it introduced me to you. I have enjoyed getting to know you and learning from you. The brown bel... read more
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Lara Logan Timeline
- 1988-89: Sunday Tribune Durban, South Africa
- 1990-92: Daily News Durban, South Africa
- 1992: University of Natal Degree in Commerce
- 1992-96: Sr. Producer Reuters Television Africa
- 1996-99: Freelance and correspondent ITN
- 1996-99: Assignment Editor for CBS News & ABC News London
- 1996-99: Editor/Producer for NBC, CBS & European Broadcast Union
- 1998-99: Freelance Correspondent for CNN
- 2000-02: Great Britain's ITV GMTV
- 2002: Hired by CBS News
- 2002-04: 60 Minutes II
- 2005: Joins 60 Minutes
- 2006: Named Chief Foreign Correspondent CBS
- 2007: Broke the story: Iraqi Orphanage Nightmare | Clinging To Life In A Baghdad Orphanage
- 2007: Emmy for Ramadi: On the Front Line
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American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Awards
- 2000: Best News Story, CBS News Radio, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- 2002: Best News Story, CBS News Radio, Afghanistan War
- 2003: Best News Story, CBS Evening News, Attempted Assassination of Afghan Pres. Hamid Karzai
- 2004: Individual Achievement for Best Reporter/Correspondent
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