Paparazzi In California Could Be Jailed Under New Bill

Under proposed legislation in the state of California, paparazzi could be sent to jail if they intrude on famous people.

The paparazzi will do whatever it takes to get the best pics of celebrities, and in many cases they can be very aggressive when it comes to their craft.

The proposed bill was approved last week by the state Senate by a vote of 21-13 and then again by the Assembly on Tuesday with a vote of 43-13.

Damages that can be levied against unruly photographers include hefty fines up to 50,000 bucks, and even jail time.

“This bill is ultimately about protecting privacy rights for everyone, but particularly celebrities,” Sean Burke, founder of the Paparazzi Reform Initiative, said in an interview with The Malibu Times. “Malibu especially has seen crazy behavior on the part of photographers and celebrity news gatherers who stalk, harass and deliberately antagonize people just going about their business.”

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