LAPD Brass to Cops: You Aren't the Paparazzi!

TMZ has learned that a message was sent down loud and clear today to LAPD cops working the Britney court beat -- no photos allowed!
Britney Spears
Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ that an order came down to officers at the courthouse today, mandating that no cell phone photos or video of the popwreck or the ensuing chaos be taken. This command is a direct result, we're told, of reports that last week during Britney's meltdown at her home, several members of law enforcement were seen snapping pics.

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196. well thats as bad as the firefighter who took pictures of a crash victim who died her exposed breast after CPR and flashed them around in florida rather than being fired he resigned and now taxpayers are having to give his severence pay...how many more people will be allowed to profitt from a obviously unstable mind...someone needs to stop the madness ...if a police officer will do that who's to say they arent embellishing the situation when testifying in court wanting a bit of 15 minutes of fame...although anyone who wants any of the Britney Circus Train has gotta be off their rocker...any officer found circulating any photos should be fined.

Posted at 8:12AM on Jan 15th 2008 by Cat

197. Maybe Brit needs to hook up with someone not a celebrity. Meet a nice gentlemen who is wiling to care for her well being rather than her fame and fortune. I am not really a fan but I can relate to this poor womans meltdown. I don't want to sound like a groupie or stalking fan. I know this will probably not get to her, but I would like to try this as an experiment to see if being with a no name average Joe would find her peace and tranquility. If there is anyway to meet her without the media knowing I would be honored. Im an attractive male iving in Palm Desert, where apparently went shopping a week ago. Could you present this to Brit. I know this sounds far fetched but would make a great publicity, and help get her kids back. So please give this to her. I know it sounds corny, but look at our world today...... Thank You, J. Bradley

Posted at 9:32AM on Jan 15th 2008 by supermn59

198. I say F her, and the horse the Spears name came in on!

Posted at 8:23AM on Jan 15th 2008 by who_gives_a_rats_ass

199. I'm sorry but if the cops really took pictures of Britney they should all lose their damn jobs.

Posted at 8:27AM on Jan 15th 2008 by Teri

200. For the police to have been taking photos is toomuch. Why in the hell did the COMMISH not call them on that in court. No one wonder she trusts those losers she is hanging with and TMZ. Everyone she ever lets get close sells her out. And You know who will be next. Either, #1 Adnan, #2, Allie, #3 Sam or #4, Sam's man friend. Actually I think Allie already has and that is why she is gone. Anyway I agree that Britney needs to go somewhere but home to LA would not be the help she needs. It is a bit late to NURTURE. Her parents should have taught her respect when she was a child and no HUGS from kin folk is going to RIGHT THE WRONG that has been done to this child. You all might not gree with me but I think her parents knew early on that she had serious mental health issues. This kind of stuff does not rear it's ugly head over nite. It is gradual and they have known for years and just kept on with the YES BRITNEY, WE LOVE YOU BRINTEY. Anything for a PAYDAY. Well know she is coming across as a crazed clown. And they will all cry at her funeral. The family, the producers, the PAPS, and the fans. I hope GOD was listening yesterday and will put her where she needs to be. Not on the streets of LA but in a place to keep her safe from herself and the vultures. Give her strength so she can fight for herself and learn how to take careof herself. Until seh can take care of herself she can not take care of her babies. I fell bad for all of them but I do believe that Britney is role playing because that is the only thing she knows how to do. Act! Very bad acting but nevertheless she is so sick she thinks she is coming across as appropriate on some level. PRAY FOR BRINTEY AND FAMILY!

Posted at 8:40AM on Jan 15th 2008 by THIS IS DISGUSTING

201. Why not let Brit date an average Joe I don't want to sound like a groupie or stalking fan. But I am very outgoing, attractive man and have been through what She's going through. I live in Palm Desert, where I believe she was here shopping, and I was working. I am an Investigator, and feel given a chance to take her on a date would not only give her good publicity, and with my personality get her kids back. I would like to experiment to see if a celebrity can be much happier with an average Joe rather than another celebrity, and see if Hollywood marriage can last more than 2 years. I honestly think it will help her emotionally, spiritually, and reunited with her kids. I pray to God that this someway finds its' way to Brit

THANK YOU,
J. BRADLEY
PALM DESERT, CA.

Posted at 9:29AM on Jan 15th 2008 by supermn59

202. What do you expect? These are cops who report stories to TMZ for crying out loud. Did any of you think they had any actual integrity? That's just wrong... Takings pics of a celebrity who is mentally ill when she's having a breakdown. What has the world come to? Doesn't anyone around this poor girl have any compassion?

Posted at 8:57AM on Jan 15th 2008 by M

203. I CAME TO THIS SITE JUST TO WISH YOU WORST LUCK ON THE WORLD GOD GAVE YOU ALL WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THAT WOMEN LEAVE HER ALONE THAT IS HER LIFE AND SHE HAS EVERY WRIGHT TO DO AS SHE PLEASE. TMZ IS THE WORST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON TV .AS FOR BRITNEY YOU GO GIRL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD LUCK TO YOU BRITNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:09AM on Jan 15th 2008 by maya

204. OPEN LETTER TO BRITNEY:
BRITNEY:
I AM ONE OF THE ONES THAT STILL SUPPORTS YOU. I HAVE SYMPATHY AND CAN UNDERSTAND HOW YOU ARRIVED IN YOUR CURRENT PLACE. I WOULD LIKE TO PLEAD WITH YOU TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM ANYTHING THAT IS RELATED TO THE CITY THAT HAS BROUGHT YOU DOWN. THE MEDIA AND PAPZ ARE EXPOSING YOUR LIFE WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE REMAINED PRIVATE. I AM A WOMAN THAT IS UNABLE TO HAVE CHILDREN AND HAS CARRIED A LOT OF GRIEF AND BITTERNESS TOWARDS PARENTS WHOM TAKE PARENTHOOD FOR GRANTED. IT IS A MIRACLE FROM GOD. IT IS BREAKING MY HEART THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO CLEARLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS TAKING PLACE. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU LEAVE THIS LIFE AND MOVE AWAY TO AN AREA THAT WOULD GIVE YOU BACK YOURSELF. FINDING THIS PLACE AND YOUR PEACE WILL ALLOW YOU TO FEEL FREE AGAIN AND PROVE TO THE WORLD AND TO KEVIN AND YOUR CHILDREN THAT YOU CAN OVERCOME ALL OF THIS. I FORGIVE YOU FOR BEING A WOMAN THAT WAS GIVEN A MIRACLE THAT MY HUSBAND AND I WERE NOT GIVEN. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL REALIZE WHAT A BLESSING A CHILD IS AND OVERCOME YOUR SELFISHNESS, THE ENTIRE WORLD THAT YOU LIVE IN IS DIRTY AND NEGATIVE. I HAVE SEEN YOU A POSITIVE LIGHT IN THIS WORLD. YOUR FRIEND, ADNAN IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU AND NEITHER IS THE LIFE THAT YOU ARE LIVING RIGHT NOW. CALL YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU NEED THEM IN PRIVATE. MAKE THE DECISION TO LEAVE CALIFORNIA. TAKE YOURSELF TO A PLACE THAT YOU CAN FIND YOURSELF. ASK FOR FORGIVENESS AND REBUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILDREN THAT IS PURE. YOU CAN STILL OVERCOME THIS AND SHOW THE WORLD THAT YOU WERE JUST LOST. MOST PEOPLE ARE UNDERSTANDING AND THOSE THAT ARE NOT AND DO NOT FORGIVE ARE ALSO LOST. WE DO NOT WANT TO SEE YOU IN YOUR CAR VISITING GAS STATIONS - YOU ARE NOT APPEALING TO ANY OF US RIGHT NOW. IT IS NOT YOUR JOB TO ENTERTAIN US AND IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO ALL OF US TO WATCH YOU - YOU STILL WANT TO BE SEEN AND RIGHT NOW YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE. TAKE YOURSELF AWAY FROM ALL OF THIS. EVERY PERSON IN THIS WORLD EXPERIENCES A PART OF OUR LIVES THAT WE ARE TRYING TO FIND OURSELVES WHICH PROVIDES UNCOMFORTABLE FEELINGS FOR US. I AM SADDENED THAT YOU ARE HAVING TO LIVE THIS STAGE OF YOUR LIFE IN FRONT OF US. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.

PRIVATE

Posted at 11:57AM on Jan 15th 2008 by PRIVATE

205. I mean, is there really a social worker present in her house against her will,
who is bound to witness in court?




Posted at 2:32AM on Jan 18th 2008 by Harald

206. It's not funny anymore when you consider that she's sick and the whole world is making fun of someone with a mental illness. It really won't be funny if she hurts herself or her children.

Posted at 10:19AM on Jan 15th 2008 by whirledpeas

207. Brit is having the time of her life...she is doing all of this to get free publicity. Very calculating on her part -- unfortunately is using her sons and custody as a money-making tool. If no one would pay any attention to her -- she would really have a melt down and then start acting reasonably. This is all one big show on her part....she is loving it.

Posted at 10:51AM on Jan 15th 2008 by brandi1

208. Britney has mental issues...... I am not saying she is crazy............ She is just out of control and she can't trust anyone.. even the cops are spies............. love you britney

Posted at 11:14AM on Jan 15th 2008 by shut up shar

209. IN CLOSING TO YOU "HA"
I didn't see any signs of education in your writings, as you suggested I did. I also didn't ever see you argue a point. I only saw you time and time again completely MISS my point. Then to take my exact point and use it in the exact way I am saying it is a social problem. This goes to the "DIDN'T YOU SEE ALL THE WOMEN BAND AGAINS YOU, I DID"
THAT IS THE PROBLEM. The nature of women and people with zero, low or no self esteem such as yourself perhaps who come here to feed off the misery of another. To sit in judgment of them and report, watch and ridicule their every move.
Is there not something more constructive you could do with your life that could in some way make a positive impact on the world rather than sit there criticizing Brittney? I can't say I succeeded, because obviously in your case and in some others on here, my points flew completely over your head. The level of thinking involved does require the ability to step outside of ones self and look at the bigger issue. This is not a Brittney issue that I was here arguing. I argued the entire SOCIAL ISSUE, THE MEDIA ISSUE AND THE NATURE OF THE FEEDING FRENZIE THAT TAKES PLACE MORE COMMONLY UPON FEMALE ENTERTAINERS by women for the most part.

You never chased me away "HA". I simply went and did something more constructive.

Posted at 11:58AM on Jan 15th 2008 by UP YOURS 'HA'

210. FYI "HA" the Mob scene nailed jesus to a cross.. did that make him wrong and them right? Your use of this "All of the women are ganging up on you" arguement falls on a deaf ear with me. Again what you fail to grasp in your supposed wisdom is another very important point. THIS IS ABOUT MOB BEHAVIOR. IT'S ABOUT SPIN BY THE MEDIA AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO NEED TO FLOW IN A MOB.

Don't even think of comparing your education or ability to agrue a point with mine. You aren't even on the same plain.

UP YOURS 'HA"

Posted at 11:58AM on Jan 15th 2008 by UP YOURS \\\'HA\\\'

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