June 11, 2007
Laid-off Papparazzi sue Judge who put Paris back in Jail
Not sure this is true, but it's entertaining.
According to Dateline Hollywood one laid off paparazzi is suing Judge Miachael Sauerwork for putting Paris Hilton back in the slammer, out of the public eye and uh, out of the range of his photo lense.
"I am out of work now because that bastard, Judge Michael Sauer, took her away from us,”said celebrity photographer Michael Lantora, who lost his job after Hilton returned to jail.
Celebrity photo agencies throughout Hollywood laid off over 100 paparazzi Monday, claiming the move was necessary due to the unexpected absence of their two most popular subjects.
Paparazzi industry insiders say their industry’s recession is only worsened by Britney Spears’ decision to vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
... Celebrity media ethicists argued that while photo agencies may save money in the short-term, the layoffs are bad for the industry and democracy in the long-run."
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