Malibu Prosecutors Hang Two

16. Never expect a fair fight when being confronted by violent strangers. It's always better to be tried by twelve than carried by six in a coffin. These punks are lucky they didn't get shot to death. Jumping anyone , anywhere , you're taking your life into your own hands and gambling your intended Victim doen't kill you. Punk ass fools.

Posted at 10:13AM on Sep 3rd 2008 by JEN2K

17. I wonder if the guy arrested is related to that dude on Million Dollar Listing Madison Hildebrand? The real estate guy, not the 242PC guy, said his parents bought he and his brother a pad in Malibu while the real estate guy was at Pepperdine? No, yes, maybe?

Posted at 10:51AM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Hildebrand

18. Now that's what I call a Pap smear!
Awesome.

Posted at 12:17PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by TV

19. All right!! even the public has had enough! where can i contribute to these two guys bail fund at?

they are my new hero's!

Posted at 12:35PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Moe

20. A bunch of surfers beat down paps (that's a crime?!)?

I have only two words to say about that:

Ha ha

Posted at 1:12PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Mina M

21. The beach belongs to anyone who steps foot in the sand. For years, idiots like these have taken over areas of the coast as if they and nobody else has the right to be there. Give these punks the maximum fine and comunity service. Maybe that will teach these surf nazi's a lesson. Freedom of the press lets photogs to take pictures of anything they want. Deal with it.

Clint of the mountain

Posted at 1:18PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Clint of the mountain

22. First off these guys are not wanna be surfers. They have both done so much for the local surf community, from organizing contests for groms to charity events to help various environmental causes. This is a case of paps taking things too far and being put in their place....end of. MLO

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Stapp

23. I youtube'd the video and you can totally see one of the paps hitting a guy with his tripod.
Plus there looks to be more than just two surfers involved. What's up with that?

I say MORE POWER to the surfers!!!
Paparazzi are slimballs!!!!!

Posted at 1:40PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Ash

24. Try going to some of the beaches on the southern California coast and see if you don't get asked to leave if you are not a local. And, if you dare try to surf in "their" waters, they'll torpedo you with their boards until you decide it's not safe to be there. I love surfing, but you take a risk with these type of holigans.

THE BEACHES BELONG TO EVERYONE!!

Clint of the mountain

Posted at 2:44PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by Clint of the mountain

25. Those rich punks face up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine. Get the lube ready!!!!!

Posted at 6:27PM on Sep 3rd 2008 by con

26. Good. They should have beat the memory out of those losers. Hopefully the judge throws it out.

Posted at 12:20PM on Sep 5th 2008 by mason

27. Annoying as the photogs may be, they should be able to take pics in a public venue as long as they aren't creating any safety hazard or breaking any existing laws. People such as actors choose to work in the public eye and are well aware of photogs, fans, etc. Granted the children of "celebrities" should be off-limits as a simple matter of respect. I know respect is a rare concept today, as clearly demonstrated by the gang-like actions of the surfers. Those guys clearly aren't the rich and privileged type as one comment indicated. The surfers should be prosecuted just as any street thug for assault, battery and restitution for damaged equipment. They were only trying to insert themselves into a situation to get their few minutes in the spotlight. They succeeded in that regard and hopefully will pay for it.

Posted at 2:04PM on Sep 4th 2008 by MattGoldman

28. One of these guys is supposedly a lifeguard and the other a wannabe photographer (Malibu Mag). Wonder if they will keep those jobs. Lifeguards are supposed to protect people on the beach, not beat them.

Posted at 9:07PM on Sep 6th 2008 by TheRealDeal

29. These Malibu boy's, are at Zuma Beach right now. They are working with young kids. Some from out of town and some that live here. By the way, most kid's that live here are not rich and you're and ignorant if you think they are.
These boy's your looking at give their time to the community, and in this instant, protecting it.
To the reader's calling these boy's surf nazis and hooligans: You are so wrong. These young men are not in any way, deserving of such disrespect.
How much time have you spent with the kid's in your community this year?
Please understand from a mother's point of view....How would you like to have one of your kid's in driving school experience a paparazzi slamming on their breaks mid-PCH - making dangerous maneuvers ? Remember Princess Diana? She had a lot of press, but this happens all of the time here. Maybe you'll get it when someone dies that is not news worthy, but close enough to your home. I hope that never happens to any of us. We need more rules. For the guy's and gal's who want to help with the lawyer fees, you are right, they are up against big money corporations. I'm doing my best right now to help. I'm sure if you want to help please call the city of Malibu. We are praying for these young men.
The boy's on the beach that day were protecting themselves.
I know, this happened on PCH to me with my son a few times.
This is the attitude these paps bring to our town. They have used their mikes and tripods as weapons. They are in compitition for the money picture. (Although I understand TMZ does not work this way.)

Posted at 5:34PM on Sep 27th 2008 by Lori Tartol malibu mom