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Reeves Wins Paparazzo Lawsuit

Actor not liable for photographer's injuries

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(Newser) – A jury has found Keanu Reeves not liable for a paparazzo’s injuries sustained when the actor allegedly hit him with his car, People reports. Photographer Alison Silva said he injured his wrist after Reeves struck him while leaving a parking space, and the mishap left him unable to work. But Reeves’ attorneys countered by showing the jury footage of Silva climbing down a fence after filming Britney Spears.

Paparazzo Alison Silva speaks after a jury said actor Keanu Reeves doesn't have to pay Silva who claimed the actor injured him after a trial in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Paparazzo Alison Silva speaks after a jury said actor Keanu Reeves doesn't have to pay Silva who claimed the actor injured him after a trial in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Actor Keanu Reeves, leaves the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday, Oct 27, 2008.
Actor Keanu Reeves, leaves the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday, Oct 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
In this Oct. 1, 2008 file photo, Keanu Reeves arrives at Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies in Los Angeles.
In this Oct. 1, 2008 file photo, Keanu Reeves arrives at Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
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Shannonals
Nov 10, 08 2:40 PM CST
Stand in front/back of a moving car and you deserve to be jacked up. Congrats to Keanu Reeves, paparazzos should utilize common sense Reply
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