Celebrity Justice
Police Raids Over Jolie-Pitt Baby Shower

TMZ has learned the FBI and Massachusetts authorities raided a Westfield, Mass. home Tuesday night and seized photos of a baby shower held by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

It's a bizarre story that starts in Namibia, where the shower was thrown. James Haven, Jolie's brother, took a number of pictures in Namibia. When he returned to L.A., his camera broke so he took it to Best Buy where the camera was purchased, and asked them to fix it under the warranty. Best Buy sent the camera to Precision Camera and Video Repair in Enfield, Connecticut.

Sources tell TMZ that two employees at Precision, Bill Keyes and Adam Beckwith, discovered the pictures in the digital camera. We're told that Keyes told authorities that Beckwith downloaded the photos.

Keyes mother, Madelon, told TMZ that her 36-year-old son was excited, showed her the pictures and sent an email to someone in California. Sources say the email may have been an attempt to sell the photos. Madelon Keyes told TMZ, "I don't think he would do something like that."

A sergeant from the Westfield Police Department confirmed with TMZ that authorities searched Keyes' home and seized his computer. The sergeant also said a search warrant was executed at Precision Camera and Video Repair and the actual camera that took the pictures was also seized.

The sergeant said neither Keyes nor Beckwith were arrested and that the case is in the hands of the LA County District Attorney. The sergeant says neither man violated Massachusetts law, but California laws are different.

Danielle Friedland of Celebrity Baby Blog tells TMZ that she received an email last week with sample photos attached, "to see what these photos may be worth." One of the of the images was on her blog. After some consideration, however, Danielle removed the images, believing the photos may have been illegally obtained.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney had no comment because the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed.

We could not reach Bill Keyes or Adam Beckwith for comment.

John Malinosky, President of Precision Camera and Video Repair said he was unaware of the search and "We have absolutely no knowledge of this."

TMZ placed a call to Lavely & Singer, Pitt and Jolie's lawyers, but it was not returned.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Paparazzi Photo, Movies, Brad & Angelina

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76. i thinK angelina jolie HATE AMERICAN CHILDREN ..

Posted at 7:15PM on Jun 29th 2006 by MESOWHAT

77. First of all, I have never paid to go see a Brangelina movie. I'll admit, I've seen couple of their DVDs or watched them on TV, when I'm bored, but my money is still being used. I'm just saying that that money that they're earning is the money they have gotten from Americans and others. So, although I do not mind they spend on charities, I think I have some say in how the millions of dollars they received is spent. I can't demand what they do with it. But I can get pissed as hell if I think they're misusing the money, e.g. on a Nambia resort and security and private planes and constant international air travel. I can rant about it. I can't control it, but I can rant about it. The only way I can control it is to never see any one of their movies or support any one of their projects. I don't like them. Plain and simple. They're entertaining to watch, but as far as how they lead their personal lives, i think I can criticize, even if it's not my business. When you're famous, you lose anonymity. If people saw me spending too much money on Louis Vuitton, they have a right to say, "Rachel spends way too much at that store! Why doesn't she use that money she earns on something more useful or charitable!" People have a right to say it.
And just the fact alone that people dislike how these stars have conducted themselves, they're going to lose money out of that. There will be people who won't want to go see their movies. They have a job because of people who have spent money on their movies or videos or anything else under their name. So, yes, we the people have a right to criticize what they do with that money, even if it is out of our control!

Posted at 7:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Rachel

78. i think angelina don't like american children ..

Posted at 7:17PM on Jun 29th 2006 by dddd

79. Ummm, the FBI have been solving cases like for years and will continue to do so. Just because you don't understand their purpose doesn't mean you should bash them. Instead educate yourself on what it is the FBI do.

Don't get mad at them for doing their job. They work day in and day out doing the fun stuff and the not so fun stuff but they get overlooked. Yep, there are some bad apples in the bunch just like other professions - accountants, lawyers but don't be so quick to put down what they do for a living.

I appreciate their dedication to the job. As far as the bureau being starstruck. Yep I am sure there are some officers who are but you know what there are also some waitresses, manicurists, fast food workers, retail stores, etc that do the same. That's life.

Posted at 7:24PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Naomi

80. Shame Shame Shame .. Shame on all of us for caring what these people do with their lives and just becuase they are in movies their held at a higher regard your all correct the FBI does have better things to do but shame on us for judging these people and shame on all of us to be so entranced with stories that claim to be news

Posted at 7:24PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Jennifer

81. So what have we learned today...even people with money. Even people who are related to other more famous people make dumb mistakes

This from a girl who got her Honeymoon pictures stuck in a card and had to get some help for it. Thank goodness I didn't have any lowlifes uploading it (not that it would have been worth anything but still)

Hey come to think of it....maybe I should look online..

Have a great holiday weekend boys and girls. I'm just getting a kick out of this story because I have a few "blonde" moments....Yep with a name like Doneitha I'm still a homegrown, natural blonde

Posted at 7:31PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Doneitha

82. Question of the day: Why do people who don't like certain people take time to comment on their stories. Heck, why take time to read it. I can't stand Woody Allen and I know enough to just past by any story that involves him. Some of you guys seem to actually search out stories about these two and then waste time commenting. Your time on this earth is limited, don't spend it on things that don't bring pleasure to you. Unless you're one of those sickos who only derive pleasure from the pain of people you hate

Posted at 7:34PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Natalie

83. Dang people take a deep breath it isn't like the entire FBI shut down to focus on this. You're making a bit too much of it.

At least another crime is solved and they can go out and work on another.

Posted at 7:35PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Lance

84. Okay for those who are so concerned about how the Namibian government spend its money did you care at all about the Namibians before. Have you ever done any independent research on their country? Their economy? Or do you base all your knowledge on snippets.

I use to hate the media until I realized it is the lazy readers who won't put effort into finding out what is going on in places. Worst why are we so accepting of quotes from "sources". We don't have any idea who these sources are or if they have any integrity. It wasn't that long ago when journalists were busted for creating sources and stories and it still goes on today.

Posted at 7:38PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Henry O. Loweinstein

85. In addition, when I spent my money to watch Brangelina in the PAST (when I did like them) on cable or dvd, I did not know what they would do with that money. So, if I discover LATER ON what they did with it, I can criticize. Same goes for Jessica Simpson. i use to watch her show, but I don't approve of the way she overspends her money. I can NOT control it, but I can be like, "Why does that idiot spend money on such and such all the time!" Tom Cruise as well as other movie stars spend tons of money to travel to promote their movies. That's fine because it has to do with their fans' money. And they're doing it for their fans... who they're working for. But if I came to find out that Tom spent that money on some cult (ahem, you know which one) I CAN CRITICIZE! Even if it were my best friend, and it wasn't my money, and I witness her wasting her money, I can be like, "Lady, why are you spending all your money on such and such??"

Posted at 7:39PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Rachel

86. Some of us are on these boards daily worried about situations we have no control over.

Judging from some of the posts, maybe we should worry about something we do have control over. Education. There are too many words misspelled and used out of context.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Timothy

87. Another publicity stunt created to keep their names in the headlines. Stupidity must run in the family. James didn't consider that the photos were in the camera? Oh yea, and kissing your sister in public like a "love sick puppy" is normal too! All three of them are idiots.Her recent remarks about America's priorities was ignorant.

First Brangelina spent years (both of them) working the publicity circuit to become wealthy and famous. When it doesn't suit their purpose anymore then it's all about "Leave us alone".
Opps, changed our minds again, we want to speak out for a cause. Call CNN! "Photos, if we can't sell them then no one can have them". Next week will be another stunt.

I'll keep my entertainment dollars for entertainment, not drama.

Posted at 7:47PM on Jun 29th 2006 by C. Nicks

88. wow. i dont kno why anyone is shocked about this.. its pathetic an all but, when it comes to celebrities, what do you expected? a whole lot of drama about a whole lot of nothing.

Posted at 7:48PM on Jun 29th 2006 by kate

89. You crack me up and you make very valid points. TMZ does this to draw us in and you are right they are making a ton via advertising. So lets start ranting on them. What has TMZ done to make America better lately? How are they spending their money. I don't understand how TMZ is spending my money writing about celebrities I don't like don't they know they should only cover those in the entertainment field that I DEEM WORTHY

Posted at 7:59PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Love some Ky

90. First of all, Henry. There are many, many other countries that need our help, besides Namibia. So, NO, I am not wasting my time doing research on a country that I have no interest in supporting. There are billions and billions of people that need our help. So, no, I did not find the time to read up on a country that I have no interest in supporting JUST because Brangelina was there. Why don't they go support India? My parents are from that country and I have more concern over that country than any other. And in fact, the majority of my money is not only given to the people who need it here in America, but also much goes to India. As someone who has been to India and is a supporter of India, I will ask you the same thing... Have you taken the time to research on India and can you do something about the poor there and donate some money? No, I don't think you have any interest. So, go research and support Namibia if you wish. And while you're at it, take the time out to research some other countries and charities besides the ones that Brangelina supports and help those others. Namibia... I don't have time for Namibia.

Posted at 8:00PM on Jun 29th 2006 by Anjali

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