Anthony Weiner Penis Photo Released By Opie And Anthony [UPDATED]

Prominent conservative Andrew Breitbart showed two radio hosts what is likely the X-rated photograph of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) he signaled he had in his possession earlier this week.

After Sirius XM's Opie and Anthony were shown the picture, they subsequently leaked it into the public eye on Twitter.

Opie wrote in a tweet, which included a link to the photo, "Opie'd eye - this is a pic from @anthonycumia phone of the infamous weiner." He subsequently said on the social media platform, "Lots of you confused how the pic got out there. Myself and Anthony will explain in a bit right here on Twitter."

Addressing the situation shortly after, Opie wrote in a series of tweets:

We had @ AndrewBreitbart on the show today and we prodded him to see the "pic" that was rumored to be out there.He finally passed his ... phone around to show a pic of @repweiner 's well "weiner".I believe it was not @AndrewBreitbart 's intention to get the pic out there ... at this time. As the phone made the rounds around the room to @jimnorton @anthonycumia and myself the picture was captured by ... a video camera that was on! I did try to take a pic of @AndrewBreitbart 's phone but it came out blurry because @anthonycumia ... grabbed the phone. Wasn't until @AndrewBreitbart left the studio that we realized what was captured on our video camera.

Listen to the on-air exchange:

In another clip, Breitbart discusses the photo with Opie and Anthony:

See the photo here (NSFW).

UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, Breitbart released the following statement regarding the photo leaked by Opie and Anthony:

Earlier today, a photograph resembling one that I had withheld from publication in the Weinergate saga was released without my knowledge or permission.

Prior to the publication of our story on BigGovernment.com and BigJournalism.com this past Monday morning, it was necessary to show the pictures I had received from our source to several news producers, including several at major news networks, to prove that the additional material I described really did exist, which some have continued to doubt.

This morning, I showed a photograph, which our source claims Weiner sent her, to radio hosts “Opie and Anthony” of the Sirius XM radio network on my mobile device. Somehow, without my knowledge or permission, apparently a picture was taken of my mobile device, and subsequently published by Opie (Gregg Hughes) on Twitter.

His co-host, Anthony (Anthony Cumia), stated today:

“In regards to the photo of Anthony Weiner that was leaked by members of The Opie And Anthony show on 6/8, I want to make it clear that Andrew Breitbart had no knowledge that this photo was being made public. A phone with the photo was being displayed and a camera in the studio caught it. It was then uploaded to twitter [sic], again, without Andrew Breitbarts [sic] knowledge.”

I regret that this occurred.

Breitbart signaled he had an inappropriate picture of Weiner during an appearance on NBC'S "Today" show on Tuesday morning:

The conservative blogger who reported that a photo of a man's crotch had been sent from Rep. Anthony Weiner's Twitter account to a woman college student says he has an X-rated picture he'll publicize if the New York Democrat attempts reprisals against him.

...[he said] he considers the image "an insurance policy" against attacks from Weiner, who one day earlier admitted the crotch photo was of him. The married Weiner also acknowledged he had engaged in inappropriate contact with six women over three years through social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook and occasionally over the phone.

The social media scandal surrounding Weiner has prompted top Republicans to call for him to step down from office. Democrats have largely shied away from coming to the New York lawmaker's defense.

Below, a video report on some of the latest developments in the controversy surrounding Weiner prior to the leak of the photo allegedly of the congressman on Wednesday.

Dems Distance Themselves from Embattled Rep. Weiner

Comments

[vmf211]

09:48 PM on 06/27/2011

It looks like an INFLATION NUB ON A VOLLEYBALL !

[Flor Arellano]

01:27 PM on 06/18/2011

Way to let your constituency down, man.

[R U Mad]

12:10 PM on 06/18/2011

The thought of Weiner up on his pedestal shouting down fellow members of congress is etched upon my mind almost as much as his resignation! Oh how the mighty have fallen! LOL

Karma is having her way with Rep. Weiner and I am enjoying every minute!

[General Public]

06:32 PM on 06/17/2011

Those men all sounded like they were turned on by what they saw... even Andrew Breitbart seemed turned on by the picture, which he was keeping on his phone and kept showing to people and looking at. Maybe Andrew Breitbart will come out as a Log Cabin Republican now.

[HeadlessHessian]

02:26 PM on 06/17/2011

"Prominent conservative Andrew Breitbart showed two radio hosts what is likely the X-rated photograph of Rep. Anthony Weiner"

coming from Breitbart I'd toss it to be honest. Not defending what this guy did, just reacting to the 'source' of this picture.....two quesitons:
1) How do you know it is his, and
2) How do you know the picture was not photoshoped.

[rbergstrom]

01:17 PM on 06/17/2011

Weiner was an arrogant, bullish congressman who had little in the way of friends, so it was only a matter of time before he would resign. Behind the scenes I am sure that a lot of people in Congress are happy to see him go - - - -

[kentuckywoman2]

12:53 PM on 06/17/2011

Still waiting to see that photo. What I've seen so far isn't anything to make such a big deal about. I've seen no frontal nudity. If a bare chest offends Pelosi, then she should get herself to a psychologist and fast! Pelosi contributed to the ruin of a Democrat's career - one that we badly needed in Congress. In my opinion, SHE'S part of the problem we have in Congress today - WEAK, SPINELESS, DISLOYAL, OVERREACTING Democrats trying too hard to be the "party of morality", when no such thing is possible, given human nature. SHE threw Weiner under the bus - Democrats eat their own. Absolutely disgusting. She needs to go.

[Konrad Klean]

11:34 AM on 06/17/2011

Where's the proof?

[jweider]

11:13 AM on 06/16/2011

LOL! Dems distancing themselves from embattled weiner!
I that Oscar Meyer is too!

[unclesnivly]

07:11 AM on 06/12/2011

He should'ev kept his Weiner in his pants ....

[USAPatriotsWIN]

04:20 PM on 06/11/2011

It's about ETHICS. Remember the oath?

[cybersleuth58]

05:51 PM on 06/11/2011

Yep, and so was water boarding. Where was the outrage then?

[Not R Not D American]

12:37 PM on 06/17/2011

There are few ethics in war and there definitely aren't ethics when dealing with terrorist's.

[thoughtmc00]

02:16 PM on 06/17/2011

Ethics? It is ETHICAL as a citizen in a democracy to vote and advocate on the basis of policies- NOT ON THE BASIS OF A POLITICIAN'S PRIVATE LIFE. Go live in Saudi Arabia.

[boomer7391]

10:48 PM on 06/10/2011

moderators are out of control again i see
time to lodge another complaint

[leorangerie]

02:17 PM on 06/10/2011

He should resign and start a night club act with Larry Craig and Vitter. Congress is ill-thought of enough as it is.

[nubret2008]

01:53 PM on 06/10/2011

So liberal Dems are into online sex and extra marital sex whereas homophobic Cons are into gay sex on airport toilets - whats the deal?

[Anonani]

12:53 PM on 06/11/2011

Hmm...I haven't noticed that distinction. The paraphilias are 'what and what' as far as I have been able to determine.

[Not R Not D American]

12:38 PM on 06/17/2011

Look up Barney Franks male prostitue ring ding a ling.

[Patricia013]

12:20 PM on 06/10/2011

I listened to the first sound clip - a bunch of silly men laughing over a photo of someone's private parts - sounds like they were definitely titillated!

That aside I really do think Weiner should step down. His effectivness in congress has been greatly diminished.