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October 6, 2015 - California Governor Brown signs into law more limits on paparazzi using drones.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

September 30, 2015 - California appellate court upholds constitutionality of anti-paparazzi law passed in 2010.  USA TODAY

August 17, 2014 - Patrick Alach, Legal Counsel to The Paparazzi Reform Initiative, talking about the privacy concerns around paparazzi using drones.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

March 22, 2014 - Celebrities push back against the paparazzi.  USA TODAY

March 5, 2014 - Kristen Bell's NoKidsPolicy movement gains steam and calls into question the right to privacy.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

December 8, 2013 - Ben Affleck talks about paparazzi to Playboy.  GOSSIP COP

October 14, 2013 - Christina Applegate's husband was detained in New York for a confrontation with a paparazzo.  DAILY NEWS

October 2, 2013 - Jennifer Garner is interviewed after the passing of the paparazzi bill in California.  E! ONLINE

September 26, 2013 - Sandra Bullock commends Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner on their fight.  CNN

September 26, 2013 - Halle Berry is thankful to Governor Jerry Brown for bill.  ABCNEWS

September 25, 2013 - Governor Jerry Brown has signed the paparazzi bill in California.  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

September 17, 2013 - Jennifer Garner confronts paparazzi and takes his picture.HUFFPOST

September 13, 2013 - Founder of the Paparazzi Reform Initiative is interviewed for THE TODAY SHOW after Nicole Kidman is knocked down by a paparazzo on a bicycle in New York City. 

September 12, 2013 - Nicole Kidman was injured today in Manhattan by a paparazzo on a bicycle attempting to get a picture of her.  USMAGAZINE

September 10, 2013 - Sheryl Crow forced to move because of paparazzi.  BUSINESS STANDARD

September 7, 2013 - California lawmakers pass bill to protect kids from paparazzi.  Bill heads to govenor's desk.  ABC NEWS

August 15, 2013 - Keri Russell speaks out about paparazzi.  ABC NEWS 

August 13, 2013 - Paparazzi Bill passes on to the Appropriations Committee. HUFFINGTON POST

August 13, 2013 - Halle Berry's daughter told she may not see her father again by paparazzi.  ABC NEWS

August 13, 2013 - Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner testify in front of California law makers. VIDEO  ABC News

August 13, 2013 - Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner urge support for new paparazzi laws.  ABC NEWS

August 13, 2013 - Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner to testify before the legislative committee in support of new paparazzi laws.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

August 7, 2013 - Lily Collins says that paparazzi freak her out.  DIGITAL SPY

August 5, 2013 - Matt Damon says he and his family will head back east if they become paparazzi targets in Hollywood.  MSN

August 3, 2013 - Paparazzi uses drone to photograph Tina Turner's wedding in Switzerland.  ABC NEWS

July 27, 2013 - Kirstie Alley encourages more stars to to act like Kayne West and Attack Paparazzi. HUFFINGTON POST

July 23, 2013 - Rachel Evan Woods Says Celebrities' Kids Are Not Public Domain. E!ONLINE

July 11, 2013 - Seven year old Suri Cruise called a "brat" and a "bitch" by paparazzi. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES

July 6, 2013 - "They jump out of bushes"  stars take on paparazzi in privacy battle. INDEPENDENT IE

July 1, 2013 - Halle Berry pushed legislation to limit paparazzi shots of kids.  VARIETY

June 26, 2013 - Channing Tatum releases baby photo to stop paparazzi.  FOX NEWS

June 11, 2013 - Paparazzi at LAX make their living stalking celebrities  DAILY BREEZE

June 10, 2013 - Kim Kardashian threatened by paparazzi.  US MAGAZINE

January 23, 2013 - Interviews with Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck and others regarding paparazzi.  CANADA.COM

January 10, 2013 - Story of aggressive paparazzo.  RACKED

January 2, 2013 - Founder of The Paparazzi Reform Initiative interviewed after paparazzo hit by car and killed.  TODAY SHOW

January 2, 2013 - Paparazzo hit by car and killed after photographing Justin Bieber's car.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

September 20, 2012 - Founder of the Paparazzi Reform Initiative is interviewed byCNN RADIO

September 19, 2012 - The Papaerazzi Reform Initiative weighs in on the issues surrounding Kate Middleton nude paparazzi photos.  FOX NEWS

September 18, 2012 - Photography in the Age of Paparazzi. - MSNBC

September 17, 2012 - Uproar Over Topless Kate Photos Show the Futility of Privacy Laws. - FORBES

September 14, 2012 - Paparazzi Laws being questioned in France. - CNN

September 4, 2012 - Paparazzi Assault Preity Zinta in Mumbai. - CNN IBN

September 3, 2012 - Disney teen Debby Ryan dislikes the paparazzi. - DISNEY DREAMING

August 15, 2012 - Jodie Foster doesn't hold back on her opinion of the paparazzi.  USA TODAY

August 14, 2012 - The paparazzi and celebrity children.  USA TODAY

July 30, 2012 - Constitutionality of new paparazzi-reform law in the Justin Bieber case questioned.  US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT

July 30, 2012 - Natalie Portman snaps back at paparazzi. EONLINE

July 21, 2012 - Legal Protection for Paparazzi Debated in CA (Paparazzi Reform Initative mentioned).  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES

July 19, 2012 - Matthew McConaughey voices his thoughts on the paparazzi.  HLNTV.COM

July 19, 2012 - Paparazzi in hot pursuit of Tom Cruise in NY.  THE EXAMINER

July 18, 2012 - Justin Bieber chase: Prosecutors may test new anti-paparazzi law.  LA TIMES

July 17, 2012 - Justin Bieber's high-speed chase by paparazzi & growing concern.  ABC

July 15, 2012 - Miley Cyrus lashes out at paparazzi stalking her outside her home. THE GOSSIP COP

May 31, 2012 -  In Defense of Justin Bieber.  CNN

May 22, 2012 - Justin Timberlake speaks out about paparazzi kicking friend's car.  THE GOSSIP COP

May 22, 2012 - Halle Berry looking at how to change laws locally in LA.  THE CELEBRITY CAFE

May 22, 2012 - "Our Children Should Be Off Limits" - Halle Berry.  ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

May 15, 2012 - Halle Berry talks about lacking laws protecting children of celebrities (Video).  ELECTRONIC URBAN REPORT

May 11, 2012 - Halle Berry snaps at Paparazzi and wants to move to France. ABC NEWS

May 10, 2012 - Carrie Underwood hit on the head by a camera. CMT

May 4, 2012 - Flying Drones could be a possibility for paparazzi use.  GRANT J KIDNEY

February 21, 2012 - Beverly Hills Police Department reports a 69% drop in paparazzi related incidents in City of Beverly Hills thanks to new laws and increased police enforcement of existing laws. [VIDEO]  BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL

December 8, 2011 - Matt Damon on paparazzi showdowns.  PARADE

November 23, 2011 - Celebrity explains crawling inside her own home to avoid thepaparazzi.  THE GUARDIAN

November 22, 2011 - Former tabloid editor wants police to crack down on paparazzi. THE GUARDIAN

November 21, 2011 - Hugh Grant discusses paparazzi invasion into his life.  PRESS GAZETTE

November 9, 2011 - Market down for paparazzi photos - no longer can pursue celebrities in small markets.  POST-GAZETTE

September 14, 2011 - Fiat-Chrysler reportedly planning to tip off paparazzi to the location of celebrities test driving their latest sports car - without consent.  NEW YORK POST

December 30, 2010 - The use of private investigators to help enforce new paparazzi-reform law.  HUFFINGTON POST - PART ONE, PART TWO

December 15, 2010 - Tourists can now become paparazzi.  LA TIMES

November 22, 2010 - Great article on what it is like to be caught in a swarm of paparazzi.  LINK

September 30, 2010 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs into law new paparazzi reform legislation to go into effect January 1, 2011.  LA TIMES

August 31, 2010 - On 13th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, California Legislature approves strict paparazzi reform legislation.  THE WRAP

August 18, 2010 - Paparazzi demand more money if People Magazine launches new iPad application.  ABCNEWS

July 7, 2010 - Judge dismisses case against surfers accused of assaulting paparazzo. MALIBU TIMES

June 7, 2010 - Nine Notorious Paparazzi Moments.  VANITY FAIR

June 3, 2010 - The California Assembly passes anti-paparazzi bill 41-12.  SACRAMENTO BEE

June 1, 2010 - OK! Magazine apologizes to Sienna Miller for false statements.  OK! MAGAZINE

May 5, 2010 - Kristen Stewart gives her view of the paparazzi and privacy.  ELLE

April 8, 2010 - Hello! magazine pays damages to Jude Law for publishing photos of his children.  GUARDIAN

March 27, 2010 - Paparazzo Arrested After Scuffle For Spot At LAX.  CBS

March 26, 2010 - Surfers seen as the heroes in Malibu paparazzi case.  LA TIMES

March 23, 2010 - Santa Monica City Councilman renews efforts to put anti-paparazzi law in place to protect pre-schools.  SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS

March 13, 2010 - Australian reporter takes a ride with a paparazzo.  LINK

March 12, 2010 - Kate Middleton wins damages from paparazzi agency in Europe. LINK

February 24, 2010 - George Clooney selling his house due to paparazzi harassment. LINK

January 9, 2010 - Miley Cyrus speaks out against the paparazzi.  LINK

January 3, 2010 - Severe drop in prices for celebrity photos brings hard times for paparazzi in London.  LINK

December 28, 2009 - Paparazzi help criminals learn about comings and goings of celebrities.  MSNBC

December 17, 2009 - Paparazzo chasing Anne Hathaway's car on a bike slams into her vehicle.  LINK

December 6, 2009 - The Queen of England to begin cracking down on paparazzi.  LINK

December 3, 2009 - Paparazzi running into hard times.  ABC

November 17, 2009 - Value of paparazzi photos down 31% from 2007.  LINK

November 17, 2009 - Nicole Richie wins restraining order against paparazzi in Los Angeles.  ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 17, 2009 - Slide show detailing cost of specific celebrity photos a few years ago and what they would bring in today.  LINK

November 11, 2009 -  The City of Santa Monica, California, ramps up efforts to prevent paparazzi from excessive activities at local preschool known to have celebrity children.  SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS

October 29, 2009 - "A New California Law Places Paparazzi Under The Spotlight". WALL STREET JOURNAL

October 27, 2009 -  Celebrity burglaries puts spotlight on aggressive paparazzi.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

October 23, 2009 - All charges against Kanye West dropped over scuffle with paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

October 23, 2009 - Paparazzi suspected in a string of burglaries of celebrity homes. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

October 20, 2009 - Update on the Santa Monica City Council's efforts to restrict the paparazzi.  SANTA MONICA NEWS PRESS

October 20, 2009 - Kristen Stewart discusses how the paparazzi have affected her life.  LINK

October 14, 2009 - Governor Schwarzenegger signs anti-paparazzi bill into law that will take effect January 1, 2010.  WALL STREET JOURNAL

October 6th, 2009 - Unlicensed paparazzo slams into the back of Nicole Ritchie's SUV in Beverly Hills.  ASSOCIATED PRESS

September 21, 2009 - An anti-paparazzi shield installed on billion dollar yacht.  LINK

September 11, 2009 - Los Angeles police officers placed on leave amid investigation into Rihanna's photo being leaked to TMZ after assault by Chris Brown.  LOS ANGELES TIMES

August 28, 2009 - A court in Amsterdam ruled in favor of the Dutch royal family Friday in a privacy lawsuit against The Associated Press, saying photographs of the crown prince and his family on vacation in Argentina lacked news value.  LINK

August 25, 2009 - Article overviewing extreme measures celebrities have to take to get married without paparazzi intervention.  SAN JOSE MURCURY NEWS

August 18, 2009 - Sienna Miller was surprised her relationship with the paparazzi turned sour.  LINK

August 17, 2009 - Katie Holmes' bodyguard protects paparazzi from group of angry citizens.  LINK

August 12, 2009 - Lily Allen defends her "swipe" at paparazzi:  "He was trying to put the camera up my skirt."  LINK

August 8, 2009 - Jennifer Aniston regarding the intrustion of the paparazzi in her life: "It has been horrendous at times. I have had to simply move through it and try to think positive."  LINK

July 31, 2009 - Christina Aguilera records at home to avoid the paparazzi. LINK

July 19, 2009 - Neighbors attack paparazzi with water balloons after they won't leave a park where Heidi Klum was trying to enjoy the day with her kids. NEW YORK POST

July 14, 2009 - Anti-paparazzi bill sponsored by the Speaker of the California Assembly, Karen Bass, is approved by the California Senate Judiciary Committee and moves on toward a vote in the California Senate. LOS ANGELES TIMES

June 9, 2009 - Santa Monica City Councilman concerned about paparazzi harassment at local nursery school. SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS

May 19, 2009 - Paparazzi harass surrogate mother carrying Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twins. LINK

May 19, 2009 - The National Enquirer: Celebrity Enemy No. 1? (video included with article) ABC

May 17, 2009 - National Enquirer reporters check Brooke Shield's mother out of nursing home. MSNBC

May 6, 2009 - Joel Madden of Good Charlotte upset about paparazzi scaring his 16 month old baby at Miami airport. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

May 2, 2009 - Restraining order issued by London court against paparazzi hounding Amy Winehouse.  LINK

April 29, 2009 - Jennifer Garner to paparazzi: "Spare my kid, please!" THE PROVINCE

March 31, 2009 - New website launched to help make everyone paparazzi. THE WASHINGTON POST

March 30, 2009 - Farrah Fawcett, battling cancer, turns the cameras on the paparazzi hounding her. NBC

March 28, 2009 - Lily Allen talks about her life after the restraining order against the paparazzi. LINK

March 24, 2009 - Mary-Kate Olsen Driven Off The Road By Paparazzi. LINK

March 24, 2009 - 'Twilight' Stars Lament The 'Unavoidable' Paparazzi. LINK

March 13, 2009 - Restraining order issued by London court against paparazzi hounding Lily Allen. LINK

March 11, 2009 - OK! Magazine admits to doctoring photo of Victoria Beckham. LINK

March 9, 2009 - Michelle Williams vows to move to France to protect her and Heath Ledger's child from the paparazzi. LINK

March 2, 2009 - First photo of Rihanna and Chris Brown together will fetch $100,000.LINK

February 28, 2009 - Rupert Friend says Hollywood actresses are 'under siege' from the paparazzi. LINK

February 20, 2009 - Julia Roberts calls for a ban on celebrity child photos. LINK

February 6, 2009-"Shameless Paparazzi Make Emma Watson Sick" LINK

February 5, 2009 - Jessica Alba talks about the paparazzi and the affect on her baby.MSNBC

February 5, 2009 - Emily Blunt discusses shocking behavior of paparazzi at the Devil Wears Prada premier. LINK

January 27, 2009 - Article and video regarding a new book on the paparazzi industry entitled: Overexposed: The Price of Fame. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

January 26, 2009 - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are selling their Malibu home and moving to France to get away from the paparazzi. The laws in France make it more difficult for paparazzi to photograph children. MSNBC

January 26, 2009 - Renee Zellweger talks about leaving LA and living in Connecticut to be rid of the paparazzi. MSNBC

January 8th, 2009 - Los Angeles County DA drops charges against Brad Garrett in paparazzi incident. LOS ANGELES TIMES

 November 21, 2008 - Sienna Miller wins lawsuit against paparazzi who "breached her human rights". Her attorney encourages other celebrities not to hesitate in going after the tabloids. BBC

November 20, 2008 - L.A. Councilman Dennis Zine seeks to protect celebrities from paparazzi. LOS ANGELES TIMES

November 15, 2008 - "It's War! Celebs vs Paparazzi" An ABC photo expose on the clash between celebrities and paparazzi. ABC NEWS

October 19, 2008 - All celebrities, all the time thanks to the IPhone and new technology.  NEW YORK TIMES

September 24, 2008 - Photos of paparazzi in action. TIME

August 6, 2008 - Malibu Mayor suggests placing cameras in the city to record high-speed paparazzi chases and harassment of residents. MALIBU TIMES

August 1, 2008 - A special task force meets in Los Angeles to solve the paparazzi problem. NEW YORK TIMES

July 31, 2008 - "Paparazzi Gone Wild" story and photos. LOS ANGELES TIMES

July 21, 2008 - "Penelope Cruz calls paparazzi ‘disgusting'". MSNBC

June 23, 2008 - Surfers attack paparazzi in Malibu. Unfortunately the paparazzi are made out to be the victims, but in reality, the surfers just doled out retribution that many celebrities (and security) have wanted to deliver for a long time. LOS ANGELES TIMES

May 30, 2008 - Video clip of Selma Hayek and Sarah Jessica Parker discussing the paparazzi's negative affect on their children. 20/20

May 9, 2008 - Malibu Mayor asks former US Government Independent Counsel, Kenneth Starr, to help draft a city ordinance to establish paparazzi "buffer zones" and a possible tax on the paparazzi. LOS ANGELES TIMES

May 8, 2008 - JK Rowling wins ban on photos of her son.  GUARDIAN

April 8, 2008 - Official British inquest officially finds paparazzi partially responsible for Princess Diana's death. NEW YORK TIMES

April 7, 2008 - Paparazzi immediately on the scene of Princess Diana's car accident found her alive but took pictures instead of helping her. THE GUARDIAN

April, 2008 - A detailed behind-the-scenes account of how the paparazzi cover Britney Spears. THE ATLANTIC

February 26, 2008 - The rise of the "Citizen Paparazzi". THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

February 12, 2008 - The paparazzi's overwhelming harassment of Britney Spears inspires a new anti-paparazzi law. MSNBC

February 1, 2008 - A paparazzo quits and speaks out regarding the danger of the paparazzi's pursuit of Britney Spears. THE GUARDIAN

February 1, 2008 - Paparazzi hire tourists in Las Vegas to take pictures of celebrities inside casinos to avoid themselves getting banned from the gambling establishments.LOS ANGELES TIMES

January 22, 2008 - Police receiving complaints about paparazzi from public and writing more citations.  ABC NEWS

November 29, 2007 - Julia Roberts chases down paparazzi after they were filming her at her children's school. LINK

November 18, 2007 - Everyday people acting as paparazzi. NEW YORK TIMES

October 7, 2007 - Story about a 14 year-old paparazzo. His parents bought him a camera and he spends his nights on the streets of Hollywood waiting to get pictures of celebrities. NEW YORK TIMES

October 17, 2007 - Video of Halle Barry talking to Tavis Smiley about paparazzi chasing her when she was pregnant and causing her to have a car accident. TAVIS SMILEY

October 6, 2007 - Prince William concerned over aggressive pursuit by paparazzi. NEW YORK TIMES

August 2, 2007 - How the paparazzi work in Las Vegas. LOS ANGELES TIMES

May 4, 2007 - 30 paparazzi cars chasing Britney cause hazard in San Diego County.LOS ANGELES TIMES

January 21, 2007 - Paparazzi-proof condominium being built in NYC. NEW YORK TIMES

January 9th, 2007 - Video of Halle Barry surrounded by paparazzi. LINK

August 14, 2006 - Europe's legal fight with amateur paparazzi. NEW YORK TIMES

October 1, 2005 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs anti-paparazzi bill into law.ARTICLE

August 12, 2005 - "Johansson Slams Paparazzi Stalkers" - HOLLYWOOD.COM

July 17, 2005 - Top Los Angeles prosecutor says stalking laws apply to paparazzi.MIAMI HERALD

June 10, 2005 - Paparazzi stalking celebrities. NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

June 8, 2005 - Celebrities fight back against the paparazzi. NEW YORK TIMES 

October 10, 2004 - European Court of Human Rights lays down ruling granting celebrities "the right to respect for privacy and family life." NEW YORK TIMES

November 4, 2002 - Competition between magazines for celebrity photos. NEW YORK TIMES

August, 1999 - A two part overview of the history of legal challenges against the tabloids. THE ATLANTIC: part one, part two

October 5th, 1998 - Proposed California law will allow celebrities to sue paparazzi for invasion of privacy. NEW YORK TIMES

February 4, 1998 - "Two Paparazzi Convicted Of Stalking Celebrities" NEW YORK TIMES

December 1, 1997 - After Princess Diana's death, noted scholar, Tibor R. Machan, wrote this commentary on how far freedom of the press should be allowed. LINK

September 15, 1997 Whose to blame for Princess Diana's death? TIME

September 15, 1997 - Celebrities speak out after Princess Diana's death. TIME

September 8, 1997 - The death of Princess Diana. TIME

September 8, 1997 - "BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS?" TIME

November 25, 1996 - Celebrities fighting back against paparazzi. PEOPLE MAGAZINE