Thread: California Gov. Signs Bill To Jail Or Fine Photographers

California Gov. Signs Bill To Jail Or Fine Photographers

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:32

Paparazzi and others who harass the children of public figures will face tougher penalties under legislation that California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Tuesday.


The bill from state Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, will boost penalties for actions that include taking photos and video of a child without consent and in a harassing manner.

Celebrities such as actresses Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner urged lawmakers to support SB606. Berry testified before several legislative committees that her daughter has been intimidated by aggressive photographers who follow them daily, often shouting as they snap pictures.

This bill is ridiculous for many many reasons. First and foremost it obviously infringes on people’s rights. Secondly, these famous people know damn well what they are putting their children through. It is part of being famous. If you dont want your children to be harrassed then quit. To me this bill is them not taking responsibility. Yes, the paparazzi are scumbags but at the sametime, it’s their right to be scumbags. it is not illegal to take pictures of anybody, including the police but thats another issue,nor is it illegal to say something like, “hey so and so, let us take your picture, c’mon so and so, stop for just a minute, let us take your picture.’ Its annoying, it has pissed off many people more than once, but it is not illegal. Get a grip people… -Mort



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They don't call Californika the "Land of Fruits, Nuts, and Flakes" for nothing ... ;>)

Originally Posted by HAPPY2BME

They don't call Californika the "Land of Fruits, Nuts, and Flakes" for nothing ... ;>)

More members of ALIPAC are from California than any other state, so your childish, immature, hateful comments are counter productive for ALIPAC.

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