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October 12, 2009
Schwarzenegger's Paparazzi Smackdown
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an anti-paparazzi bill making it easier for celebrities to sue media outlets for invading their privacy.
According to a statement obtained by AP, the former actor signed a number of bills to update laws pertaining to shutterbugs. The bills include an amendment which permits lawsuits against media outlets that pay for -- and make first use of -- material that they know was improperly obtained.
The more strict laws could make tabloids liable for big bucks for improper use of private pictures, and takes effect in January 2010.
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Im glad the governor is spending time drafting frivolous laws protecting celebrities against the paparazi who keep some celebrites careers in the spotlight. Way to combat the 12.5% unemployment in California buddy. Youre doing a huckuva job! I will sleep better tonight after my ramen dinner knowing celebrities wont have to endure photos of them coked out after working hours.