Madonna Fell All By Herself: Photog

Paparazzo and cops say he left before Madge's horse dumped her

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 20, 2009 8:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – A photographer Madonna blames for a weekend tumble off her horse in the Hamptons claims he had nothing to do with the accident—and local cops back his version, reports the New York Daily News. A spokeswoman claims Madonna was thrown when her horse was... Read full story »

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Madonna Fell All By Herself: Photog

Paparazzo and cops say he left before Madge's horse dumped her

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