Federal authorities raid home of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle
By MATT ADAMS (WXIN)
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (July 7, 2015) – Federal authorities raided the home of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle Tuesday morning. FBI sources told FOX59 state and federal and state investigators were serving warrants at Fogle's Zionsville home months after the director of his foundation was arrested in a child pornography case.
The raid started around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. An evidence truck could be seen parked in the driveway. Investigators from the FBI and Indiana State Police were at the scene.
Earlier this year, Russell Taylor, the former director of the Jared Foundation started by Fogle,was arrested in a child pornography case. He was accused of possessing and producing child pornography. Investigators said a search of Taylor's home turned up more than 500 videos with images of child pornography. In May, Taylor unsuccessfully tried to kill himself while in jail.
It was only a matter of time before some bad news about Subway Jared would surface.
— K V E D (@k_ved) July 7, 2015
Fogle said the foundation severed all ties with Taylor following the arrest. Investigators wouldn't say if Tuesday's raid was connected to that case.
Official statement from subway regarding investigation at Jared Fogel's home (attached) @FOX59@CBS4Indypic.twitter.com/rhnrKiPThj
— Zach Myers (@ZachMyersNews) July 7, 2015
Fogle gained national fame after attributing massive weight loss to eating Subway sandwiches. He was a freshman at Indiana University at the time. He later became a visible presence in Subway ad campaigns, pitching the restaurant's sandwiches and touting their health benefits.
