Matthew McConaughey, Paparazzo and the Law
Posted on June 23, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Criminal Law, Law, Laws, News, Paparazzi, Princess Diana |
Paparazzi law in Los Angeles is an ever changing field, in part because of the differing situations that arise from time to time. For example, the news almost regularly reports instances of celebrities to attack the paparazzi after feeling attacked or for some other reason. However, as is the case with a paparazzo who was photographing Matthew McConaughey, this isn’t always how things play out.
A photographer was trying to take photos of Matthew McConaughey when a mob of surfers attached the paparazzo, roughed him up and threw his camera into the ocean.
The paparazzi have come under fire lately, with celebrities taking drastic measures to protect their privacy. The paparazzi have faced:
Criminal charges from celebrities claiming they are under attack.
A sharp fallout after the various revelations from the death of Princess Diana, which the Courts blamed on the paparazzi chasing after her.
Stalking charges brought on from the various tactics used to get photographs.
These criminal charges, coupled with the various civil charges brought by celebs, have made the landscape for paparazzi far different than it was even five years ago. The aggressive behavior of some actors such as Hugh Grant and others, have made the job slightly more dangerous and legally challenging for LA’s paparazzi.
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