Sean Penn Charged in Latest Photographer Dustup

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 19th 2010 02:56PM

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has been hit with battery and vandalism charges stemming from an encounter with a photographer outside a Brentwood store in October. If convicted, Penn could face up to 18 months in jail.

Frank Mateljan of the Los Angeles city attorney's office said prosecutors are alleging the star kicked a photographer and then broke his camera.

The incident was captured by TMZ and shows the actor charging towards the photographer, taking a punch and kick while shouting "get out!" and continuing his pursuit as the man doggedly keeps filming. Nowhere in the footage does the camera leave the photog's hands.

The actor, who resides in San Francisco, will be arraigned in Los Angeles County Superior Court on March 22. Penn's people have not been reached for comment.

Twenty-five years ago, Penn received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty for attacking two British journalists trying to snap pics of his then-wife Madonna. He also got punchy in 1987 with a movie extra on the set of 'Colors.'

Lately, Penn has been spending time in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, attempting to highlight the need for more aid in the earthquake-leveled nation.

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Friday 19 February

By Lori

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Not too many people really care what Sean Penn is up to, must have been a slow day for the photog

By Andy

Maybe if he spends 18 months in jail, he can pretend to be Harvey Milk.

By steve

after he spends 18 months in jail he will be harvey milk,he wont have to pretend..

By scooby8912

It would be funny if Penn tried to kick the photographer....and ended up getting dropped. hahaha

Saturday 20 February

By abc

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One of these days Sean Penn is going to get the severe a** kicking he needs.

By leon

What that a Paparrzzi cameraman?

By Ed

Penn is an Azzhole always was and I guess will continue to be

By George Lopez the biggest racist on t.v.

George Lopez the biggest racist ON T.V. BOYCOTT TBS TILL THEY CANCEL THE SHOW....

By Jake

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Right on bud....I have already scrapped that racist prick..

By tl miller

Sean the little sissy still around? Figured he turned gay by now. Send the little puss to jail.

By snowmassey

There should be an open hunting season on paparazzi running
from Jan 1 til Dec 31. NO LIMITS
rifles, shotguns, pistols, bow & arrow, knives, bare hands

By sailor68

And we thought he was finished with that.

By Jeff

Why do these pu*** actors always get tough with people who arent that tough. I d like to see this piece of s*** try that with someone who fights back. These actors want the money and fame. Well this is what you get you fing losers.

By Dean R. Jacobson

That little prick (Sean Penn) needs a good ass kicking. If he moved on me, his little light-weight ass would get kicked. By the way "Shawney" if ya want to get in touch, drop me a line, and I'll educate you................

By rand194646

Now how is the planet going to go on if Penn goes to the big house for 18 months.

By Diana

I do not keep up with Sean's life. I am just happy Madonna got rid of him.

Monday 22 February

I cant imagain what it would be like to not be able to go to the corner store with out these idiots following me around. I would want to punch one too. I would rather be little old me, than to be rich and famous. Rich, I could deal with, but the fam part, not so good. I almost feel sorry for these actors, who get followed around every where they go. One day there will be a law against it, I hope its soon.

Friday 05 March

By jay

Diana, if you are so bothered by the media following these actors around, why are you reading this article? Seems kind of hypocritical.

I am just picturing Sean Penn flailing his arms and legs at this guy like a 7 year old girl. This dude needs a hard core beat down. He is an angry little elf.

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