FanMAIL: Defending NeNe

A loyal reader emailed a FOX News producer (I’m assuming) to protest the network’s revealing exposé on NeNe Leakes and her husband Greg Leakes.

The producer suggested that FOX could have got deep in that ass by revealing such federal offense no-nos as Mr. Leakes “operating outside of the law” and Mrs. Leakes misusing funds received from donors for her foundation which helps victims of Domestic Violence

In other words, FOX News held back.

Damn, NeNe, what’s really going on?

From: Dana Fowle [mailto:Dana.Fowle@FOXTV.COM]
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:37 PM
To: [Name removed by request]
Subject: RE: Realhousewives Of Atlanta

[Name removed by request]:

No one is perfect and no one is suggesting that. As Bravo and the Leakes seek to benefit from “reality” TV we were showing that it’s not all real.

It was the Real Estate Commission, not us, who decided that Mr. Leakes livelihood should “cease and desist” because it was operating outside the parameters of the law.

Additionally, it is of public interest that a fundraising organization reveal where its money is going. Generally speaking, do you feel comfortable contributing your hard-earned money to a group without knowing how that money is being used?

There were all sorts of things we left out of our story like a criminal record for theft by receiving, a shoplifting charge, another eviction and other lawsuits. What we revealed were not isolated incidents.

Our story is accurate. If you don’t like it, it’s perfectly understandable. But remember, these aren’t personal matters when they put themselves out on national television and tell us things that aren’t always accurate. Additionally, these reality families are profiting off of this image.

If you hired a PI, you’re right that you would find that I’m just like everyone – imperfect.

Let me know if I can answer anymore questions.

Sincerely:

Dana Fowle

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127 Responses to “FanMAIL: Defending NeNe”

  1. 1
    CaramelDrop says:

    Why didnt they comb through the Orange County and East Coast housewives back ground like they are doing the ATL females?


  2. 2
    Mississippi16 says:

    DAYUM…

    I’m glad folks just know me as Mississip16 on here and not my full government name.

    Although i really aint got shyt to hide. By credit is bad right now from a bad investment and I have fuked a guy or two in the past that i’d like to take back. That’s about it.


  3. 3
    Mississippi16 says:

    @ Caramel … exactly!


  4. 4
    DivineBrown says:

    Mannnnnnnn, people will face adversity at every phase of life. The older you get, the higher the stakes. I pray that she was not abusing the funds for her non-profit org. C’mon Nene…

    I don’t know what to think anymore.


  5. 5
    DivineBrown says:

    ROTFLMAO @MISSISSIPPI!

    Hmmmmm…we can all agree on that!!!


  6. 6
    Mississippi16 says:

    typo^^
    my credit is bad


  7. 7
    CaramelDrop says:

    Name removed by request? Auntie you left DANA FOWLE’S CONTACT INFO AND EVERYTHING UP…WHAT DIFFERENCE WAS REMOVING HER NAME GOING TO MAKE?


  8. 8
    2bme says:

    oh hell Sheree was behind it i just know it!


  9. 9
    DivineBrown says:

    I hope this isn’t true because they seemed to be a pretty good family!

    Her husband looks like he is somebody’s deacon…or good reverend doctor


  10. 10
    goat76 says:

    Got DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!! It must 2 sides……………….I agree wit you CaramelDDDDRROOP!!!!!

    What up Kuzin Mississip……Ya’ll got some bad weather down yonder way today…….

    Ms DB……….DAMN!!!………


  11. 11
    CaramelDrop says:

    Goat!

    you had me laughing on that other site about that $1000 bill…..they pissed you the hell off, huh?


  12. 12
    Mississippi16 says:

    Hey Goat… It’s snowing in South Miss and my fam is acting a fool!

    I actually live in TN now but i still rep the Sip.


  13. 13
    DivineBrown says:

    *whuspering @ Caramel*

    aye maine…are you on YKYDAW? Make that move, so you can make me laugh. PLEASE….I BEG OF YOU

    What up, Goat??? The establishment got it’s money out of you today, huh?


  14. 14
    CaramelDrop says:

    Divine you know I’m a lil slow Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm cst….

    ?YKYDAW?


  15. 15
    DivineBrown says:

    What other site? LEMME FIND OUT…YA’LL BEEN LEAVIN ME OUT!

    There will be consequences and repercussions! (lmao)

    You know….the ghetto site….youknowyoudead….that one.

    I’m not gonna do any Advertising


  16. 16
    CaramelDrop says:

    Divine it rhymes with gossip – go to the post about the woman finding the purse in the br with 97K in $1000 bills it was either yesterday or the day before…GOAT WAS PISSED AT THE IGNORANCE ON THAT POST….PURE COMEDY


  17. 17
    CaramelDrop says:

    PASTE THIS:/63390/woman-finds-97000/ AFTER THE DOT COM IN THE SITE NAME AND IT WILL TAKE YOU SKRAIT TO IT


  18. 18
    goat76 says:

    @Caramel………you seen dat sh1t too…..Hell naw……dem niggas was talkin bad bout dat old lady……Yeah I got kinda hot……
    @Mississip……..Oh ok….I was hoping to see a little of it myself…….You in Tenn’ so it ain’t a big deal to you anymore……In Cent. Al. deez niggas lose dey minds when it snow…
    @DB……….hell yeah dey got me today……I got on the net 1 time today and that was google…..


  19. 19
    DivineBrown says:

    Ummm…? What site


  20. 20
    Charles says:

    LOl @ Goat i see i rubbed off


  21. 21
    goat76 says:

    @Charles………..What dat was you?? If so….It wasn’t just you…..

    @DB bossip


  22. 22
    Kymystry says:

    BUMP a NeNe …. I can’t STAND that show … (and never watched it .. go figga) … thats not MY reality …. Reality TV my azz …

    anywhooo .. Heyyyy ATPE … goat


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  24. 24
    kwallace577 says:

    sup fam. i’m hanging out waiting on my pizza.

    the after hours crew.


  25. 25
    kwallace577 says:

    about that other site….question…why cain’t I FIND 97k?? hell 50k??


  26. 26
    DivineBrown says:

    I get in trouble doing this on my Blackberry..

    Ya’ll get me screamed on! Lol


  27. 27
    kwallace577 says:

    oh man dbrown. don’t get in no trouble.


  28. 28
    DivineBrown says:

    Girl please…I don’t pay that no mind!

    Coming from someone that says PS2′s are an asset to women!

    Mmmmmkaaaayyyyy


  29. 29
    goat76 says:

    What up Kymy………..How are you doing today………


  30. 30
    Kymystry says:

    if I could figga out that friggin blackberry .. i’d be on mines … lol


  31. 31
    Kymystry says:

    I’m cool as a fan goat … i’ve kicked Mr. Man to the curb… whooo hooo .. feelin G.R.E.A.T !!


  32. 32
    goat76 says:

    Dang Kymy, I hear ya though………damn I forgot what I was finna say…………


  33. 33
    DivineBrown says:

    Aight Kym!!

    I hear you! Let him know!

    I’ve had mine since Jun and I’m still learning. It’s a long road ahead…


  34. 34
    Kymystry says:

    i got the munchies … and don’t get blazed … go figga … lol … goin to make me some mini chocolate chip cookies.


  35. 35
    Ecstracy says:

    Kymy – shouldn’t you have waited until after Christmas?


  36. 36
    Ecstracy says:

    @CaramelDrop if you still up in here, I still waiting to hear from you on the other side!


  37. 37
    Kymystry says:

    lol @ Tracy … naw .. he’ll still get me something .. we were friends before all this …He’s goin to Afghanistan (voluntarily) .. and I’ll not be the faithfull waiting GIRLFRIEND while he’s ova there .. it was a mutual agreement ..


  38. 38
    Kymystry says:

    Oh .. and how are YOU feeling .. ? ? ?


  39. 39
    DivineBrown says:

    Kym…that is really for the best! I’ve seen marriage crumble after a deployment. Folks are off the chain out there, too!


  40. 40
    Ecstracy says:

    @Kymy – well good for you then gurl! Wanna have a singles party? I should be in the A on the 26th and I got a brother!

    I was one of the teenage brides and we will be married 21 years in April. We have been separated a few times over the years due to his work and stuff, but I could not take some years! A sister has needs!


  41. 41
    goat76 says:

    I hear ya Kymy…..my nephew was conceived in Baghdad, Iraq…..so I feel ya……


  42. 42
    Ecstracy says:

    Kymy – I’m on oxygen. I don’t seem to be getting better yet, and getting to the bathroom has become a chore. I don’t go back to the Dr. until Monday but I have a feeling I will be in the ER before then! Thanks for caring enough to ask! I know I’m not official SRFam yet!


  43. 43
    Kymystry says:

    exactly …. I need more than what he’s offering anyway .. so I’ll not settle He wanted me to wait … I told him I’d wait if I was MRS. not just his “woman” .. we’ve been “together” for a total of 5 yrs on and off .. he lives in Tx I live in Ga .. and that distance alone is a bit much .. my needs are never addressed PROPERLY … lol

    .. ohhh a brother … nice … :-)


  44. 44
    Ecstracy says:

    @Goat-they waas getting busy in the sand pit? Those sleeping quaters don’t inspire the sexy in me…LOL


  45. 45
    DivineBrown says:

    You’re on O2 because of pneumonia?

    You might need to be admitted…


  46. 46
    Kymystry says:

    Awww Tracy .. Please take care of yourself .. and YES you ARE FAMILY…

    Lupus and pnuemonia ain’t no joke … we NEEDS you here gal !


  47. 47
    Ecstracy says:

    Kymy – he lives in Hampton, and I have had women try to beat me down when we have gone to clubs together. If you send me your gmail, I can send you a pic! You might be surprised….


  48. 48
    Kymystry says:

    girl .. i have Family in Va Beach .. i’m there 3-4 times a year … kymmystry@gmail.com


  49. 49
    Ecstracy says:

    @ DB, I have lupus and CHF, so the oxygen is prn. knew I went in and stayed a whole day in the ER before they gave me zithromax, told me to drink fluids and sent me home. If I kick the bucket, I’ll make sure I leave a cut of that sure to be filed suit to my SR Peeps! Maybe we could start yearly family get togethers or SR T-shirts or somefin…LOL


  50. 50
    goat76 says:

    @tracy…….yeah @ Baghdad Airport……


  51. 51
    Ecstracy says:

    Kymy he lives in Hampton GA -about 50 miles from downtown ATL…going to his facebook to steal a pic!


  52. 52
    Kymystry says:

    ok … cool


  53. 53
    kwallace577 says:

    who got freaky in a sand pit? ecstracy is so sick. i’m sorry momma.

    again..who got freaky in a sand pit?


  54. 54
    Kymystry says:

    goats peeeps got freaky in the sand …

    OUCH ..


  55. 55
    kwallace577 says:

    me and kymmy already met. goat is right in the gump and dbrown is in florida. i can come there to the “A” and we can all make it work from there. where are you ecstracy? we really DO need to have a family reunion. i’m down.


  56. 56
    DivineBrown says:

    Oh geee! That’s kind of a lot going on! CHF and lupus? Either one of those alone is some heavy stuff!! I work in a hospital so I’ve seen tons of CHF…a positive attitude and optimism go a long way, mama! Get better!!

    I’m allllllll for a get together! That’s gonna be hard…me have fam in Cali, CHI, Ohio, Seattle, NY and alllll over. I’m a an hour away-flying to I’m all for it!


  57. 57
    Kymystry says:

    I know KWeezy … Tracy needs to rest and get betta


  58. 58
    goat76 says:

    What up Kuzin K-Weezy………look at post #41, my brother and his then girlfriend(2003) and now his wife…..


  59. 59
    kwallace577 says:

    i got freaky in some sand once..neva eva again. i thought it would be like in the movies. had sand in my crack for days. every time i took a shower there would be sand in the tub. then i was like i am gonna soak once and for all…and there was MORE sand in the bottom of the tub.

    i will leave sand freaking to yt.


  60. 60
    Kymystry says:

    yall let me know …


  61. 61
    kwallace577 says:

    hey goat!! well at least they got murried after the roll in the sand.


  62. 62
    goat76 says:

    I might have to work the day after Christmas, but I might come to after I get off work that Friday afternoon……..
    But I’m down for it if we plan ahead……


  63. 63
    goat76 says:

    Damn K-weezy…….Im sorry to hear that…..


  64. 64
    goat76 says:

    come to the “A” after I get off work……


  65. 65
    Ecstracy says:

    Kymy check your email! I live in crappy old MI but my family is spead out all over the ATL. I’m hoping to make it down the day after Christmas and my Sis has a party every year, so we could just impose on her azz! We need to make it work!


  66. 66
    kwallace577 says:

    oh kwall cain’t do christmas time…i am gonna be in the sand. in myrtle beach. about 20-30 folks named wallace. we go every year. the bama folks meet us there goat. this year from 12-24 until 12-29.

    i might can do new year’s tho….


  67. 67
    Kymystry says:

    back with my milk and coooookies (in my Bernie Mack Him downstairs voice)


  68. 68
    DivineBrown says:

    I don’t know what yall talkin bout…people are getting dooooowwwn over there. Porter Johns, bathrooms, bunkers, open fields,…the list goes on. There are rules in place that prohibit sex that aren’t enforced. Unless you get caught out there. I kept it tight both deployments. Seriously…

    I’ve done the beach thing and it was a very memorable experience, to say the least! It’s pretty nice…but the other person can make or break that! He has to put his hand up underneath the cheeks and lift…lol


  69. 69
    Ecstracy says:

    I LOVE MYRTLE BEACH! One of my brothers was stationed there while he was in the air force and we went for a visit, i ended up staying a month because I didn’t want to leave. It was beautiful!


  70. 70
    Kymystry says:

    i’ve lived sheltered life … no toys .. no adventourous places .. imma need to rectify that pronto … and SAFELY … lol


  71. 71
    Ecstracy says:

    @DB – I ended up washing sand out of my cracks for about 3 days. After that the beach was no longer a fantasy. My fantasy was always the back seat of a car – I got married so early in life, I never had the opportunity, so that is something i’d like to try before i leave here…LOL!


  72. 72
    goat76 says:

    @K-weezy never been to Myrtle beach….was supposed to go one Black bike weekend a while back but that didn’t go as planned……


  73. 73
    Ecstracy says:

    ^5 Kymy and CTFU! I have been with the same man with the same habit so long, sometimes I read blogs looking for tips to make it more fun. I feel so – behind the times!


  74. 74
    kwallace577 says:

    see? ecstracy know what i am talking bout about sand in your crack. it was my fantasy too. like i said neva no more.

    mb is the shiznit. from raleigh it is 2.5 hours. we go all the time at least 5-6 times a year. fam got a timeshare we chip in on. best time to go is off season for christmas.


  75. 75
    DivineBrown says:

    You know in Panama city there are hundreds of hotels on the beach. Afterwards, we strolled up in one and acted like we belonged there. THAT night was so much fun! I was in my panties in a damn pool! Lol…I like to do YT shiet from time to time!


  76. 76
    Kymystry says:

    I DID the backseat of cars .. whooo hooo … lol


  77. 77
    Ecstracy says:

    So Kymy, did you see the pics? Might he float your boat?


  78. 78
    kwallace577 says:

    me and hubby did in the back seat of his truck last month. we couldn’t make it to the house. he had just come home and i had his vehicle so i had to go pick him up. we ended up behind some school.


  79. 79
    DivineBrown says:

    Wooooow! Back seat of my jeep…let’s swing an episode!

    Ya’ll crazy! I’ll take your word on that one.


  80. 80
    goat76 says:

    Not behind a school………


  81. 81
    Ecstracy says:

    Okay, here is the freakiest I have gotten. My hubby is a sports fanatic, and no matter how sorry they are, he loves him some Det. Lions. So, one year we went to a game and it was winter and we took a blanket to keep warm. I sat on his lap and covered us up with our Lions throw, and before you know it, I was losing all my dignity and self respect…and it felt soooo good! ROFL! I was a “bad girl” that day!


  82. 82
    Kymystry says:

    Yep @ Tracy .. I emailed u back …


  83. 83
    kwallace577 says:

    we didn’t know it was a school…okay we DID know. he had been gone for like 2.5 weeks! and we knew the kids would be up when we got home. i know we are complete horn dogs. well he is. it was his idea. okay…some of it was mine. i thought dude was kidding tho but comes to find out he was dead azz serious.


  84. 84
    Kymystry says:

    I’ve done it standing UP against a church .. a white methodist CHURCH … Lawd .. I just KNEW I was goin to HELL … lol .. lol crackin UP … Glad God has forgiving me .. lol


  85. 85
    Ecstracy says:

    I’m glad no one knows me on here! I would be so embarrassed telling that story to anyone else!


  86. 86
    DivineBrown says:

    Ya’ll must’ve been in the nosebleeds!

    Folks are mad nosey at those games! YT willllll get the POE-LEECE, quickly!


  87. 87
    goat76 says:

    Ok K-weezy I’ll let u slide since you put the kids in there…..


  88. 88
    kwallace577 says:

    how you know you been forgiven?? lets hope you have and the lord don’t recollect that moment when you get there…

    “kym i thought i could let you in…but back in 1990…that time against the church? you were DEAD wrong for that my child.”

    lol.


  89. 89
    Ecstracy says:

    (Passing my freakiest freak torch ova to Kymy) – a church gurl? I truly have some catching up to do. I would feel way to ashamed to do it in da church. Lawd, gurl what if you had got caught? what was you gonna say?


  90. 90
    Kymystry says:

    we wasn’t IN the church … lol … HUSH KWeezy … I asked for forgibness and He said . Ask and ye shall recieve … lol … lol


  91. 91
    DivineBrown says:

    Yes…grinding at the church!

    You heathen!!! LMAO!


  92. 92
    kwallace577 says:

    our kids will put a damper on something in a MINUTE. it can be dead silence up in here and just when we THINK it is safe to get it on somebody is crying. or you hear somebody walking and then you just KNOW they are stopped…outside the door.

    our personal fave was when we were smack in the middle and lil mama banging on the door talking about there is a bug in her room…she’s scared. the way she was banging on the door like the po po almost gave us a heart attack….he got up to go check thinking it was massive water bug or something…and he said it was a DAYUM ANT.


  93. 93
    kwallace577 says:

    you just wait goat. that is gonna be you one day. glad you let me slide b/c of the kids.


  94. 94
    DivineBrown says:

    I used to bust in on my parents…

    They didn’t lock the damn door…

    I’m getting deadbolts!!

    And soundproof walls…lol


  95. 95
    Kymystry says:

    yeah ,, kids at home SUCK .. thats why we stayed in a hotel while in NC … and my son was at my cousin’s .. lol


  96. 96
    goat76 says:

    Thats a good idea DB….

    Yeah I know K-weezy dats why I a gave ya’ll a pass….


  97. 97
    kwallace577 says:

    well at least we lock dbrown. hence the urgent knocking. the “what the hail yall durin up in there” kinda knock. just urgent as hell. she is only 3 almost 4…but even he was like “i didn’t know she could knock so hard.” LMAO.


  98. 98
    Kymystry says:

    i’m vocal … if it’s GOOD .. if not … well .. im vocal i a completely different way .. lol


  99. 99
    goat76 says:

    Whats ya’lls fav. position or do it even matter….


  100. 100
    Ecstracy says:

    My hubby is a prude. That’s why I’m still waiting on the car hook-up, BUT, he did the do on that bearskin rug last weekend. Best birthday present he could have gave a sista! 3 times!


  101. 101
    kwallace577 says:

    about vocal…we just turn our tv up loud as hail. it seems like they would catch the hint. BUT NO. we still have the above shennaigans going on. one weekend he was mad when he got home and i had sent them to my sister house. talking about when he get home he want to see his family…all of us..don’t be sending his =ids away.

    by 10:30 that negro prolly forgot we even had any kids.


  102. 102
    kwallace577 says:

    that chick added 3 times. gone head birthday gurl. i am a missionary girl goat. i am open to all but that is my fave.


  103. 103
    Ecstracy says:

    @ goat – I lubs it from the back when he slappin da azz and tuggin the hair just enough to get my attention


  104. 104
    Kymystry says:

    Goat… ..ummm it depends on his “size” … lol


  105. 105
    goat76 says:

    @K-weezy…..pu ss y is a helluva drug……..


  106. 106
    Kymystry says:

    but i likes it from the back .. flat on my belly .. pullin the hair and some nibbles and other stuff is won-der-ferlll


  107. 107
    Ecstracy says:

    LOL @ kwallace making him forget the kids – gurl, you must put that fiyah on him in a mayjah way! We usually keep our bedroom door open so our kids know if it is closed, unless the house is on fire, keep movin!


  108. 108
    DivineBrown says:

    Wheeew favorite position…

    I’m gonna go with me on top

    Orrrrrrrrr

    Laying flat on my stomach…THAT IS AMAZING!!!


  109. 109
    kwallace577 says:

    not that we had kids…but for sure if they was here or not. i reminded him of that when he all walking around in the buff. i was like “what happened to… don’t be sending my DAYUM kids away??”

    he was like i’ll go pick them up in the morning…. LMAO.


  110. 110
    goat76 says:

    @tracy….you need to be careful you already on injured reserve…we gonna need you the rest of the season…I like doggy too

    @Kymy…..Im average size I guess….So whats your fav. position wit average sizes……

    @k-weezy…….good ole fashion missionary……I likes dat too….


  111. 111
    DivineBrown says:

    Kym….don’t be stealin my material!

    This is a damn shame…we all have similaries! Guess we really are fam!

    I’m not ready for kids…I like dialog at times. They be done heard some stuff that scarred the for life!


  112. 112
    Kymystry says:

    yall . play nice .. 5 a.m. comes a weee bit too fast .. see yall lata … PEACE !!!


  113. 113
    Kymystry says:

    goat.. average size dude.. is .. Ohh wait .. lets try THIS .. and yessss .. lets try THAT .. and lets try .. sittin on lap .. back to him .. goin for a nice lil ride …..


  114. 114
    kwallace577 says:

    i’m gettin ready to cut too. but don’t scar my future cyber nieces and nephews dbrown. yeah you wait on the babies.

    but hail for all i know my nosey kids might already be messed the heck UP. we worry about that. like “i wonder if they heard us”….we went to the club one night and got so tore up that we was fussing about who was driving home. and came up in here like some rabbits! the bad part was my goddaughter was here too staying the night with our oldest. we was worried for DAYS on what they mighta heard. cause we couldn’t remember we was so tore up.


  115. 115
    DivineBrown says:

    Size has nothing to do with anything Goat…unless you have a chick with an abyss between her legs

    Trust me…lil guys are handling business these days!

    Lol


  116. 116
    DivineBrown says:

    Damn Weezy…it’s great to know the action still goes down after marriage!!!

    Ya’ll are off the chain!!!

    Bye guys!!! I hope I don’t have dreams of children bamming on the door!


  117. 117
    goat76 says:

    I don’t really have a fav…

    I like oral(giving) doggy & and her flat on the belly……..


  118. 118
    kwallace577 says:

    divine who is all of these lil guys you keep running up on?? goat…dbrown is correct. size is not too big of an issue. when we come to alabama (maybe MLK weekend) i am gonna have to meet my cuz goat. i get the feeling you and my hubby could hang hard. we gonna have to come out of football season tho. i will neva tell him you don’t roll iwth the tide…THAT could be an issue.


  119. 119
    goat76 says:

    Holla!!!!!


  120. 120
    kwallace577 says:

    alright yall i am out. play good.


  121. 121
    DivineBrown says:

    Weezy…the current plan A is ummmmmm…not big. At all…

    Somoan guy I dated in korea…not big

    BUT…

    I have unbelievable chemisty with Plan A and Samoa! I could give details but…that might be TMI! Lol


  122. 122
    Ecstracy says:

    @Goat, man, if I could breathe I would still be trying to get my groove on. I have never let illness slow that down. Okay, I am that chick who only knows one size, so ladies, does it really matter?


  123. 123
    Ecstracy says:

    Nite Kymy!


  124. 124
    Ecstracy says:

    Nite chall


  125. 125
    mj says:

    They hatin on our black sisters. But when we report it – then are we hatin as well? If we don’t support each other positively then what is left of our people.


  126. 126

    Sandra, Dana is a former colleague and I know her stories are accurate. Meanwhile Real Housewives of ATL premiere in Canada after the holidays.


  127. 127

    BTW, Sandra….Happy Holidays from Toronto.


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