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Media Bistro’s TV Newser reported that ABC News “licensed a handful of photos” from a woman who allegedly had an online exchange with Anthony Weiner, Meagan Broussard.

According to TV Newser, ABC paid “more than $10,000, but less than $15,000” for the photos.  TV Newser’s source is an anonymous “source familiar with the situation.  ABC does disclose in its story that it licensed material — just not for how much.

Hollywood Reporter noted that ABC News also obtained “dozens of photos, e-mails, Facebook messages and cell phone call logs,” between Broussard and Weiner.

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ABC News Pays for Anthony Weiner Materials

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