Bratton Gives Insight on Paparazzi

Posted on August 5, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Paparazzi |

An area of the law that is constantly developing in Los Angeles is Paparazzi Law.  From time to time, the situation heightens a bit, with both celebrities and paparazzibeing accused of various abuses.  Recently, Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton said that laws restricting the actions of paparazzi are less important because of the actions, or lack there of, of certain celebrities. 

Bratton said, “If you notice, since Britney started wearing clothes and behaving; Paris is out of town not bothering anybody, thank god; and, evidently, Lindsay Lohan has gone gay, we don’t seem to have much of an issue.”

Paparazzi law involves charging celebrity photographers with assault, battery, stalking and trespassing.  Individuals such as Britney Spears, Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts have all had interactions with the paparazzi where either law enforcement got involved or lawsuits were filed. 

Many of the crimes paparazzi are charged with are listed as felonies and can lead to heavy fines, jail time and other penalties.  On September 30, 2005, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law an anti-paparazzi bill to punish paparazzi for assaults and altercations caused by their attempts to photograph celebrities.  The new law expands the Anti-Paparazzi Act, Section 1708.8 of the Civil Code, tripling the damages that may be awarded to a celebrity, and denies photographers the right to profit from images illegally taken during intrusions.

For paparazzi dealing with these charges, the attorneys at Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates are experienced in all aspects of Paparazzi Law.

Written by Joe M

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