TMZ Photogs Busted in Britney Sweep

The cops have cracked down bigtime on paparazzi -- no, not the ones who blow red lights. Not the ones who run cars off the road. Not the ones who threaten to kill people who get in their way. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is going after ... sidewalk violators!!!


By our count, six camerapeople were busted last night; two outside the salon where Brit was getting her hair done and four outside Villa nightclub where Lindsay was partying. Two TMZ photogs were among those busted.

One deputy is heard warning paps, "You're slowing down, you're stopping on my sidewalk." When asked what law the photogs were violating, a deputy cited West Hollywood Municipal Code, Section 3.04.030, the Traffic Safety Fund. That section funnels traffic violation money to bankroll traffic lights and other stuff.

One TMZ photog says he had just stepped off the sidewalk when he was cuffed and thrown into the back of a squad car for an hour. Another TMZ photog was hauled off to jail for 6 hours.



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241. It's about time this happened, you guys are WAY out of control..

Posted at 3:24AM on Feb 23rd 2008 by Biggn

242. It's abaut time te Cops got involved,I mean what normal person would not crack up under that type of Media pressure,Com on give the Kid a break,enough is enough already.

Posted at 6:19PM on Feb 25th 2008 by WOLF1

243. TMZ and American Idol . Two things that you do not need . Go read a book or spend time with a loved one . Nothing here will help you in any way ....

Posted at 2:53PM on Mar 19th 2008 by Have you had your TMZ today ??

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