Stensland Stands by Her Man

Former Fox 29 anchor says despite scandal and heartbreak she is more empowered than ever

By TERESA MASTERSON

Updated 12:26 PM EST, Mon, Nov 16, 2009

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Former Fox 29 anchor Dawn Stensland gave a tell-all interview to the Daily News this week, revealing her knowledge of an affair between her husband Larry Mendte and Alycia Lane, both former anchors of CBS3, and saying that she is more in love with her husband of nine years than ever.

"I love him more today than I ever have,” she told the Daily News. “Has he made mistakes? Sure, yes he did. Do I think they rose to the level of a federal crime? No, I don't. I think that is ridiculous."

Suffering a miscarriage; confronting her husband on “salacious” emails between him and Lane suggesting his infidelity; watching her husband’s scandal of breaking into Lane’s e-mails unfold with an FBI probe; his conviction and house arrest; and then suddenly losing her job at Fox 29 last month, all happened over a year-and-a-half period. And yet Stensland feels more empowered than ever before.

"We all have our cross to bear. No matter what a person is going through," she told the Daily News. "For women, put on your best game face, put on your best girdle and you just gotta go."

Stensland credits the people of Philadelphia for giving her the strength to carry on through messages on facebook and twitter.

She posted the link to the extensive three-page article about her recent “empowerment” on her facebook page Monday morning, and people immediately began to leave comments of encouragement.

“Dawn, you remind us all that no matter which side of the television screen we are on, we are all human and that real life happens,” one man wrote. “Your strength and courage are a model for us all. Keep the faith and stay strong.”

“Good luck Dawn, your new life will be even better, the cream always rises to the top,” another person wrote.

Stensland said that despite finding a receipt for a Tiffany necklace Mendte bought for Lane, and the e-mails that suggested her husband’s infidelity, she is devoted to him and their marriage. She’s surprised that so many people question her choice to stay by Mendte’s side.

"That's a sad part of our society, this idea that marriage is not until death do us part but rather something that's disposable," said Stensland. "That's not the way it should be. . . . You know, I'm sticking by my man and I know that Larry is a good man."

First Published: Nov 16, 2009 11:47 AM EST

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You guys are getting sloppy"},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 17:14:05 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251636","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Dawn, you're a good Anchor Woman and I hope you'll find work at another network. You're good and whatever your personal life is, you never let it affect your job performance. And that's what employers should see. Many Blessings to both you and Larry. I think you're fabulous."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":9398490,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 17:16:38 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"kimper","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251663","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"wow - congrats for setting women back another 100 years. what a great role model for my daughter - "boo hoo - i love the lying, sneaky, cheating jailbird - i am woman hear me roar""},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":9398490,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 17:16:39 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"kimper","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251665","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"wow - congrats for setting women back another 100 years. what a great role model for my daughter - "boo hoo - i love the lying, sneaky, cheating jailbird - i am woman hear me roar""},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":7918844,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 17:51:37 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"anonymous_user","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251859","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Well , i believe your a wonderful i feel you had to do whatever other woman would have done, i know the feeling i have done before but i round living the S.O.B, he wasn't worth. For, most may you have such a wonderful life now i hope all is well , May God Bless you , God will give you the strength though the toughest time of your life, just remember he is there for , you lean on him, forget what the world tells you follow your heart what it tell you too do. Again i'm on your side very much love andhappiness in your life whatever you do do. Thank you Happy Hoilday's to awonderful bold beatuiful woman as yourself keep your chin I'm now in Florida 2 yrs my heart will be in Philladelphia forever as wellas for you. "},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":16623413,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 18:12:46 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"RAM138","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251979","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Good call, Kimper. I find it nauseating that a woman of her supposed intelligence would stand by someone so ridiculous."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":10240685,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 18:14:03 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"donnamarie","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1251986","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"I feel that Fox 29 used very bad judgement in releasing Dawn Stensland from her position. She carried herself with professionalism at all times during this sad and upsetting situation regarding her husband and Alicia Lane. Alicia Lane should be banned from TV across the country. She is a self-absorbed, spoiled person - a sad excuse for being a human being. Any other station would be lucky to have Dawn employed with them. Best of luck to her and Larry."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":9384821,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 18:26:04 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"funnystuff","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1252062","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Dawn, we thought you were the smart one. Stupid by injection I guess."},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":9384821,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 18:29:39 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"funnystuff","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1252084","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"DonnaMarie. How can you say that about Alicia then defend Larry? Is it because you are hideuosly ugly and hate her becuase she is not? Sound that way to me. Bitterness is not becoming at all..Can you cite some specific example of wrong doing by alicia cause I can sure provide some about Larry?"},{"anonName":null,"pathToMedia":"396494_70195512","adminTags":null,"views":683,"createdBy":16625368,"createdByPathToPhoto":"116995/icons/defaultMember_116995_portrait160X120.jpg","assocMediaId":null,"mediaName":"Dawn Stensland Stands by Her Man","parentThreadId":null,"mediaId":2758998,"tags":null,"anonSiteUrl":null,"assocMediaType":null,"createdAt":"16 Nov 2009 19:33:43 GMT","anonEmail":null,"isVisible":true,"approved":true,"numComments":10,"reviewed":true,"createdByUsername":"itsirk","pathToPreview":"","mediaType":"EXTERNALMEDIA","commentId":"1252587","subject":"","averageRating":0,"body":"Dawn, I'm sorry to see you go on Fox. Maybe soon, we shall see you on another channel. I do not know exactly what you & your family has been thru but I'm sorry for pain & suffering that has been caused. I give you much credit for sticking the marriage thru. Not many women would. I have a very long relationship & marriage & can not see me enduring all you have. Good luck in your future whether it may be in front of or away from TV. You deserve to be happy."}],"error":"","totPages":5}

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