Nicole Richie Hurt After Getting Rear Ended By Some Paparazzi
October 6th, 2009 by molls
New mama Nicole Richie was rear-ended by a couple of stalker-status paparazzi who were driving too close to her vehicle in order to score the perfect shot. Unfortunately, the pap in the driver’s seat was both unlicensed and uninsured, so he’s doubly screwed. However, things could be a lot worse: Police at the scene reported that Nicole was feeling a bit shaken up by the whole thing and claimed to need a check out. Lt. Tony Lee of the Beverly Hills Police department shared People Magazine “She told officers she was going to seek her own medical treatment, so it’s unknown if she’s headed to a hospital or not.”
I normally err on the side of “Well, you’re famous so dealing with the paps is part of your job”, but it’s circumstances like these that always make me wonder what would have happened if either of her children had been in the car or what would have happened if the accident was much worse and if perhaps then there would finally be some laws that protect celebrities from being so frequently harassed. While having crappy pictures taken of you while you’re shlubbing around the pharmacy or even at the market with your kids feel like an unfortunate aspect of a pretty great job, worrying about your safety does not.
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“error” not air
“Err”, not “error” or “air”, actually. The whole post needs a bit of a proofread.
On topic, I agree completely. Having your picture taken is one thing, having your life threatened is quite another. In the UK we have privacy laws containing the press. The US needs to get some, in my opinion.
yeah that whole last paragraph was virtually unreadable. it took me 5 tries to guess she meant “feels” instead of “feel”?
and the last paragraph is actually only two sentences!
“Err,” not “error.”
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/err
so sorry i really liked this site…someone needs to step up their game
I can’t believe she was hurt. I think she has been rear-ended plenty.
HA…was that supposed to be funny? Because it was.
Totally agree. There should be much harsher laws for paparazzi when it comes to driving. Heck, Cali already made it against the law to talk on a cell phone while driving without the use of a hands free device, how is taking pictures any better?! Not only are they endangering their lives and the person they are chasing but they are a major hazard to the other people on the road. I could care less if you stalk the corners of Robertson Blvd. just put the camera down when you get in the car.
she isn’t really the best driver in the world either. didn’t she go the wrong way on a freeway exit while on drugs…
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Sarah
amazing…
is it really true….
thnks for information
i really like dis article
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Dave
I think it’s going to be difficult to legislate against paparazzi. The intrusiveness is part of the job… but it could have been anyone rear ending her.
Wow! How typical – paps doing anything for the “perfect shot”. stupid paps!!