Feds Confiscate Hathaway's Diaries

Actress could be drawn into fraud case against ex-boyfriend

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2008 12:54 PM CDT

(Newser) – Anne Hathaway could be drawn into the scandal surrounding her ex-boyfriend. The FBI has seized the actress’ diaries, looking for evidence in the fraud investigation against Raffaello Follieri. They also confiscated personal photos of the pair, along with other documents, a Tiffany clock, watches, and an antique Bible. Hathaway hasn’t been accused of anything, and has cut off all contact with Follieri.

Hathaway has changed all her numbers to prevent her ex from calling, and the dashing Italian is starting to wonder whether his former squeeze helped put him behind bars. “Raffaello is doing very badly,” said one friend. “He says people are abusing him. He’s a broken man.” Prosecutors say he’s considering a plea deal, which one source called “very fishy” because he hasn’t been indicted yet.

Anne Hathaway and then-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri kiss as they arrive at a grand-gala ball in Rome, Saturday, July 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Anne Hathaway arrives at the premiere of "Get Smart" in Los Angeles on Monday, June 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Anne Hathaway sits then-boyfriend, Rafaello Follieri, at the Miss Sixty fashion show during fashion week in New York. (AP Photo/Brian McDermott)

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