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Paparazzi Files Hit and Run Suit

By Steven Rodriguez

Generally it’s the celebrities who are filing suit against the paparazzi. Last week paparazzi Glen Gurniak turned the tables when he filed a hit and run suit against rocker Benji Madden and passenger Paris Hilton for allegedly driving over his foot before speeding away. Paparazzi are often berated and sometimes sued by celebrities for invading their privacy or using overly aggressive tactics to take photos and videos. When dozens of paparazzi follow a star, all angling for a saleable photo, things can and often do get crazy. As many as 30 paparazzi regularly follow Miley Cyrus’ every move jostling to get a picture they can sell to People, Us or one of the many fanzines. Some celebrities are able to take the constant attention in stride...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on May 02, 2008 (boomark / email).