HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Joe Lieberman, who was locked in a battle with a political novice fueled by anti-war sentiment in the nation's most closely watched primary race Tuesday, accused his challenger's supporters of hacking his campaign Web site and e-mail system. Lieberman campaign manager Sean Smith said the campaign has contacted the Connecticut attorney general's office and asked for a criminal investigation by state and federal authorities.
"If Ned Lamont has a backbone in his body, he will call on these people to cease and desist," Smith said.
Lamont, campaigning early Tuesday afternoon in Bridgeport, said he knew nothing about the accusations. "It's just another scurrilous charge," he said.
A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office declined immediate comment. Calls placed to the FBI and the chief state's attorney's office seeking comment were not immediately returned.
Smith said the site began having problems Monday night and crashed for good at 7 a.m.
"Voters cannot go to our Web site. They cannot access information," Smith said. "It is a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters.
