June 26, 2008: It was reported that CBS correspondent, Lara Logan, had an alleged affair with U.S. Department of State contractor Joe Burkett while she was stationed in Iraq to cover news on the war.National Enquirer: CBS News Lara Logan Divorce War (June 5, 2008)
Lara Logan Fast Facts
- Born: March 29, 1971
- Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
- Attended the University of Natal
- Fluent in English, French, Afrikaans and Portuguese
- Joined CBS in 2002
- Emmy award for the Iraq War report, Ramadi: On the Front Line
- Spouse: Jason Siemon
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Alleged to have had an affair with Joe Burkett while in Baghdad
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Burkett was a contractor for the U.S. state department working in Baghdad
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Logan was said to have been romantically linked to CNN correspondent Michael Ware as wellJossip: A Homewrecker Scandal (June 25, 2008)
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Ware and Burkett supposedly fought over Logan in BaghdadNational Enquirer: CBS News Lara Logan Divorce War (June 5, 2008)
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Burkett's wife, Kimberly, reportedly overdosed on valium because she was distraught over the affairNational Enquirer: CBS News Lara Logan Divorce War (June 5, 2008)
