Fechter's articles were criticized by fellow journalists for instigating bigotry through reckless journalism.[2][20] Sami Al-Arian's daughter, Laila Al-Arian, lambasted Emerson and the Tribune for publishing photographs of their home, school, and family car.[21] In November 1995, federal agents investigating "violations of perjury and immigration laws" searched Sami Al-Arian's home for six hours to seize bank statements dating as far back as 1986, airline passes, telephone bills, AAA travel maps, family videotapes, audiotapes, and computer disks.[5][22] A three-month independent inquiry was led by prominent Tampa lawyer and former USF President William Reece Smith that involved hundreds of documents and 59 interviews.[23] The investigation reported in May 1996 that there was "no evidence" to support the allegation that Al-Arian or WISE supported terrorism.[23] The report went on to conclude that University of South Florida officials acted appropriately in collaborating with WISE.[23] The 99-page report was lauded by USF President Betty Castor for its "comprehensive, thoughtful, and detailed analysis".[23] In June 1996, Florida universities Chancellor Charles Reed also said their investigation found no links between WISE and terror organizations.[24]