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Andrews' Alleged Peeping Tom Officially Charged

Posted Nov 18th 2009 4:30PM by TMZ Staff

The man who allegedly secretly filmed ESPN reporter Erin Andrews naked in various hotel rooms followed her around the country ... according to federal charging documents obtained by TMZ.

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In the docs, the feds claim Michael Barrett called 7 hotels in Columbus, Ohio on January 28 and 29 of 2008, trying to find out where she would be staying. The documents officially charge Barrett with 1 count of interstate stalking.

After striking gold with the Columbus Hotel, Barrett got a room next door to her, altered the peephole device and secretly shot video of Andrews.

Barrett then used the Internet to send the video to his email account.

Fast forward to July. He called 14 hotels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found where she was staying there. Again, he checked in, altered the peephole device in her room and shot video.

Then again on September 2, Barrett called a hotel, located Andrews' reservation, requested the room next door and on September 4 he altered the peephole and shot video of Andrews naked.

The email he sent the video to -- handsfouryou@yahoo.com. He eventually sent TMZ the video but we did not post it.

The feds say Barrett then posted the videos on a Google video account calling the video, "Erin Andrews Naked Butt."

TMZ received a statement from Barrett's lawyer, saying, "Mr. Barrett would like to express his deep regret for the circumstances that have caused the issuance of the charges against him today. It is his sincere hope that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible."

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1. Why would these hotels release guest information? Nice lawsuit on their part too I would think!!!!

Posted at 4:39PM on Nov 18th 2009 by a

2. He looks like a masturbater.

Posted at 4:40PM on Nov 18th 2009 by Mikey

3. In all seriousness, this man should be commended for his efforts. He truly dedicated his time, and savviness, to bring 100s of thousands of pervs a surprisingly high quality video of a blond talking hole (read: female sportscaster) naked.

Cheers, Michael.

Posted at 4:43PM on Nov 18th 2009 by dtrock78

4.
What a crazy guy.
Erin is a hottie, but man, what an insane guy to go through all that sneaky crap for money.

Why wasn't he caught altering the peephole device? How did he manage this? Questions, questions...

Posted at 4:43PM on Nov 18th 2009 by shuffler

5. Sicko!!!!!!!!!!!! I suppose he had nothing better to do with his time....crazy fool.

Posted at 4:49PM on Nov 18th 2009 by disgusting

6.
I feel very badly for Erin, and his family.

Posted at 4:49PM on Nov 18th 2009 by Bonnie

7. "The documents officially charge Barrett with 2 counts of stalkings"

Is he being charged for cross dressing as well?

Posted at 4:50PM on Nov 18th 2009 by kdmhome

8. I am shocked that he was able to get all that information about her from the hotels. I didn't think they just gave out guest information so freely. I wonder what he told them to make them give him the room next to hers.

Posted at 4:52PM on Nov 18th 2009 by M

9. Don't waste your time looking at the video link in post #3

Posted at 4:51PM on Nov 18th 2009 by #3 is a Moron

10. This man needs to get punishment to full extent of the law! He can be an example for the other would be peeping morons.This type of behavior maybe rampant as far as many may know. It may not a stalker,but just some criminal taping anyone in the room next door, adults and kids even, very frighting. Send message out quickly before the copy cats think they too are able to do this horrific crime.

Posted at 4:51PM on Nov 18th 2009 by jean

11. Any woman that dances around her hotel room (as Erin did) in the nude when by herself, has to be high on coke.

Posted at 4:53PM on Nov 18th 2009 by Weisel Dust

12. Any woman that dances , prances & poses, (while stroking herself) in the nude, must be high on coke.

Posted at 4:57PM on Nov 18th 2009 by Weisel Dust

13. hope they give that slime doggie the max time in jail as allowed by law. pervert.

Posted at 4:59PM on Nov 18th 2009 by Cappy Lills Kid

14. GEORGE W. BUSH, IS THAT YOU??!

Posted at 5:25PM on Nov 18th 2009 by BARBARA BUSH

15. As if Andrews didnt already know ESPN was a cesspool of sexual hanky panky among the higher ups and the employees. It is now coming out that it is common knowledge the interns are almost under orders to sleep with those above them---quit the holier than Thou front Erin--you were a sports dance Major (whats that?) in College.

No this guy isnt right and will be dealt with...but quit acting like your employer ESPN is above anything than an actual cesspool.

Read just yesterday on the SMOKING GUN about the original VP of ESPN forcing his Admin. Assistant to sleep with him---she did, but she kept her clothes on...the guy is like 79.

No more Andrews Snow White innocence. She irons in the nude for gosh sakes. Got that much out of the video.

Posted at 5:28PM on Nov 18th 2009 by billyboyhere

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