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Paparazzo Says Reeves Hit Him With Car

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Posted: 2007-11-06 10:03:52
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Reeves' attorney doesn't deny that the 'Matrix' actor hit anyone, but says if he did, it was not hard enough to injure the photographer in his way.

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 6) - A photographer sued Keanu Reeves, accusing the actor of hitting him with his Porsche in a not-so-excellent encounter in March. The lawsuit said Reeves struck Alison Silva on March 19 and alleges that Silva suffered shock and serious injuries. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks unspecified damages.

Attorneys for Reeves and Silva did not immediately return phone messages Monday.

According to reports at the time of the accident, Reeves was leaving a parking space in a residential area near Los Verdes County Golf Course, about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.

Authorities said at the time that the person Reeves struck was a paparazzo.

An attorney for Reeves said then that Silva was blocking Reeves' way and that if there was a collision, it was not hard enough to injure him.

Reeves starred in the "Matrix" movies, "Speed" and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure."

Keanu's 'Bill & Ted' Days



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Esmites 07:20:59 PM Nov 06 2007

He is badtempered. I saw his profile on a celebrity and millionaire dating site called SearchingMillionaire.com. His profile is nice with several recent pics there. Many girls winked at him. What relationship is he looking for?

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mandmasphalt 02:51:21 PM Nov 06 2007

AND LEAVE MY MAN ALONE

mandmasphalt 02:51:11 PM Nov 06 2007

AND LEAVE MY MAN ALONE

mandmasphalt 02:50:51 PM Nov 06 2007

TRY AND GET IN FRONT OF MY CAR ANS SEE WHAT HAPPENS

mandmasphalt 02:50:25 PM Nov 06 2007

TRY AND GET IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

mandmasphalt 02:50:16 PM Nov 06 2007

TRY AND GET IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

rdanna3 02:49:38 PM Nov 06 2007

WELL IF THEY WOULD NOT HAVE THEIR HEADS STUCK UP THE ACTORS OR ACTRESSES BUTT MAYBE THEY WOULD'NT GET RAN OVER!!!! DID THEY EVER CONSIDER THAT?

rdanna3 02:49:31 PM Nov 06 2007

WELL IF THEY WOULD NOT HAVE THEIR HEADS STUCK UP THE ACTORS OR ACTRESSES BUTT MAYBE THEY WOULD'NT GET RAN OVER!!!! DID THEY EVER CONSIDER THAT?

rdanna3 02:49:22 PM Nov 06 2007

WELL IF THEY WOULD NOT HAVE THEIR HEADS STUCK UP THE ACTORS OR ACTRESSES BUTT MAYBE THEY WOULD'NT GET RAN OVER!!!! DID THEY EVER CONSIDER THAT?

geocosmos2 02:49:00 PM Nov 06 2007

Geesh....Ad nauseum.....

So the guy has to get in the way of Reeves car ?
He doesn't have a multi-power scope that he can't get a good picture of the actor from a few feet away?
Even that is invasive somewhat on a persons life, but he shouldn't have to block their way and interfere with their activities.
Sick and tired of hearing about swarms of "little flies" interfering with and annoying people trying to live their lives."
I'd like to smack one of them myself, and I'm no actor.
If they were really professional they could'nt they get their pictures and make their money in a non invasive manner ???

geocosmos2 02:49:00 PM Nov 06 2007

Geesh....Ad nauseum.....

So the guy has to get in the way of Reeves car ?
He doesn't have a multi-power scope that he can't get a good picture of the actor from a few feet away?
Even that is invasive somewhat on a persons life, but he shouldn't have to block their way and interfere with their activities.
Sick and tired of hearing about swarms of "little flies" interfering with and annoying people trying to live their lives."
I'd like to smack one of them myself, and I'm no actor.
If they were really professional they could'nt they get their pictures and make their money in a non invasive manner ???

missmissybrat 02:48:35 PM Nov 06 2007

If these people (paparazzi) want to get in front of moving vehicles for pictures of famous people then they get what happens to them. Is it right that this person who just wants to make a buck off of a picture can stop the star from leaving ? I dont think so, i knwo famous people must indure all the pics but come on folks use ur head and think for a second, dont they deserve some ALONE time???

geocosmos2 02:46:00 PM Nov 06 2007

Geesh....Ad nauseum.....

So the guy has to get in the way of Reeves car ?
He doesn't have a multi-power scope that he can't get a good picture of the actor from a few feet away?
Even that is invasive somewhat on a persons life, but he shouldn't have to block their way and interfere with their activities.
Sick and tired of hearing about swarms of "little flies" interfering with and annoying people trying to live their lives."
I'd like to smack one of them myself, and I'm no actor.
If they were really professional they could'nt they get their pictures and make their money in a non invasive manner ???

bdiers61 02:22:43 PM Nov 06 2007

The reality of this is ....somebody is bound to get hurt...accidentally or...on purpose. Everyone has a right to normalacy in conduct of life. There are venues to whcih all stars/celebrities give access to for pictures. and...understandably, there are times for "rare photos"...but not in the context of near stalking conditions are unsafe situations as is generally the case. Where is common sense and some sense of integrity? Im sure that a lot of these photogs would not be up to the same scrutiny in their own personal lives if situation was reversed..

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