28 May 2012: CALABASAS, California (AP) – Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators after a photographer complained of being roughed up by the pop star at a shopping centre.
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Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning after a paparazzo claimed Bieber assaulted him on Sunday, TMZ.com reports.
The photographer claims a physical altercation ensued after he tried to take Bieber’s photo in Calabasas, Calif. When cops arrived, Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez had already left the scene. After complaining of pain in his upper torso, the photog was transported to the hospital, where he filed a police report.
Witnesses at the scene told police the photographer was blocking Bieber’s car. Police officers, who are investigating the claim as a misdemeanor battery, are now trying to track down Bieber, Gomez and any other witnesses to get both sides of the story.
TMZ.com said that Justin was in Calabasas, where he lives, just after noon Sunday at a mall called The Commons.� A paparazzo attempted to take Justin’s picture and, according to law enforcement, some sort of physical altercation erupted between Justin and the camera guy.
The photog called 911, and when cops arrived Justin and GF Selena Gomez had already split.
Amongst the articles on this story that are doing the rounds on the internet is this, from http://laist.com :
The accuser is a photographer–well, okay, a paparazzo–who told deputies when he tried to take photos of the famous couple, Bieber physically battered him.
Bieber and Gomez left before the LASD showed up, though.
The photog insisted on filing a criminal report, to which the LASD obliged. He said he was in pain and needed medical help. “The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and later released,” add the LASD.
It could be, though, that the idea to file came as a suggestion from someone at the scene. TMZ has some follow-up from the melee at the mall:
We’re told several witnesses at the scene say after the altercation, a lawyer walked up to the photog and said he could get a lot of money out of the incident and advised the dude to call for an ambulance and file a police report.Additionally, the paparazzo’s role as pure “victim” may have been just at eensy weensy bit exaggerated, according to TMZ’s sources:
Witnesses also say the photog had been blocking Justin’s car as the singer was trying to leave. Justin got out of the car and asked the guy to move away but he wouldn’t, and a scuffle ensued.Still, the LASD are taking this seriously:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu-Lost Hills Station detectives are investigating the incident. Any with information about this incident is urged, contact detctives at (818-878-1808). Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call �LA Crime Stoppers� by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
To be fair to Justin, his side of the story has not emerged yet, and he is, of course, innocent until proven guilty
29 May 2012 This, from MSNBC
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31 May 2012 Update: So where is Justin?
“The latest reports tell that the “Baby” singer could face criminal prosecution for a misdemeanor battery after allegedly getting into a scuffle with a shutterbug on his way out of the movie theaters with girlfriend Selena Gomez in Los Angeles on Sunday.
According to TMZ, The Los Angeles Police Department have turned the case over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney�s office, which is a typical scenario for high-profile cases.
Although a spokesperson for the D.A.’s office tells Gossip Cop prosecutors have yet to act, prosecutors are referring to the case as a criminal prosecution.
Following the incident the 19-year-old tweeted, “gonna focus on the important stuff. the music.”
Authorities have requested to talk to Bieber about the altercation but he jetted off to Norway and it seems he’ll be across the pond for a little while.
Justin tweeted yesterday, “ok. going to board. OFF TO EUROPE! PHASE 1 of operation secret concerts! lol. OSLO first stop (G: Note link below). See u soon….and…when i land #DieInYourArms and #BOYFRIEND will be out!! Countdown and then #BIEBERBLAST !!!! thanks! see u soon. much love. #BELIEVE”.”� – celebrity-gossip.net 29 May 2012
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