Erin Andrews peephole video has ESPN reporter battling torrent, megaupload sites (virus link update)

Source: Associated Press

Violations of privacy in show business are common.

But there remain some lines that simply can never be crossed.

Regrettably, however, for ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, some have continued to overstep such boundaries.

It was reported over the weekend that someone recorded a video through the peep hole of Andrews’ hotel room without her consent or knowledge.

The video, which we will not show or describe here, portrays Andrews unclothed.

Although the video was removed from the internet shortly after it was posted, cached video clips remain widely available as well as torrent video files.

At the time being, it is unknown at which hotel, what date, and at what time the video was taken.

For now, Andrews isn't speaking. But her legal representatives are.

This morning, Marshall B. Grossman of Bingham McCutchen LLP issued the following statement:

"While alone in the privacy of her hotel room, Erin Andrews was surreptitiously videotaped without her knowledge or consent. She was the victim of a crime and is taking action to protect herself and help ensure that others are not similarly violated in the future. Although the perpetrator or perpetrators of this criminal act have not yet been identified, when they are identified she intends to bring both civil and criminal charges against them and against anyone who has published the material. We request respect of Erin's privacy at this time, while she and her representatives are working with the authorities."

 UPDATE:

USA Today is reporting that the tape of  Erin Andrews undressing in her hotel room is now being used to spread a harmful computer virus. Be wary of any emails offering links or information to the peephole video.

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