Re: Brad Pitt/Invasion of Privacy
Case No: XXXXX
Dear XXX:
We are litigation counsel for Brad Pitt. We have become aware that certain photographs were surreptitiously taken of Mr. Pitt and his family as they engaged in familial activities on private property, namely, in the privacy of the estate in which they are presently residing in France and where they had a reasonable expectation of privacy (the “Photos”).
It is clear that the Photos were taken by paparazzi photographers with the use of highly powerful telephoto lenses, and that the taking of the Photos constitutes a malicious violation of Mr. Pitt’s right of privacy, including under the laws of California and France.
This letter shall provide notice to you that the posting, publication or dissemination of any of the Photos on your website or otherwise — which may be offered or may already have been offered to you for publication — will constitute a violation and invasion of Mr. Pitt’s right of privacy and a violation of other applicable law, and will expose you and all those acting in concert with you to immediate legal action for recovery of substantial damages, injunction and other judicial relief. You should be aware that the one photo agency which we have already identified as having sold or licensed certain of the Photos has already agreed to cease and desist from any further sale and dissemination of the Photos, and promptly removed the Photos from publication on its website.
Demand is therefore made that you cease and desist from the use, posting, publication or any exploitation of any of the Photos, on your website or otherwise. If any of the Photos are presently posted on your website, demand is made that they immediately and permanently be removed.
Further, if you or any of your employees or agents are or have been approached and offered the right to acquire and publish any of the Photos, please inform me immediately of the name and contact information of any person or persons who are offering or have offered to sell or license any of the Photos.
This letter does not constitute a complete or exhaustive statement of my client’s claims or contentions. Nothing stated herein is intended as, nor should be deemed to constitute, a waiver or relinquishment of any of my client’s rights or remedies, whether legal or equitable, all of which are hereby expressly reserved.
This letter is a confidential legal communication and is not for publication.
Sincerely,
[via e-mail]
YAEL E. HOLTKAMP
For
LAVELY & SINGER
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Editorial Director
Good for Brad!!! It's about time.
Good for them. While I love all things J-P, I can want until red carpet photos or released photos. Let them enjoy their summer.
Incidentally — I think you meant "SICS" not "SICKS".
Don't mess with Mr. Pitt. He did not spend millions on privacy for nothing. He and his family deserve some peace and not being constantly buzzed overhead by crazy paparazzi. In public, fair targets, in their home, leave them and others alone.
Yes, I'm a fan. But no, we don't need to have these invasion of privacy photos. The paps should leave well enough alone.
Actually these pictures are on the front of In Touch this week. There are 20 pictures in the magazine. So I am not sure how they have won? Obviously you did not call In Touch.
hmm.. they look like fake leaked pics - and we've seen a billion photo-op pics of them w/ the not-twin kids, so why the cease and desist?
GOOD! Those Paparazzis are nuts! Famous people are not our slaves, they desirve their privacy.
i'll stop looking at pap pics of their kids when they stop selling pics of their kids to the media
they sell the 'perfect family pics' which all the drones lap up-' god bless the jP's'
but the britters=bradders shots they sue about-surprise surprise
they didn't sue when angie had her paps out-wasn't that more invasive?
privacy is the responsiblity of the parents and if they sell their kids images then it is little wonder no-one respects their privacy
if they want to donate then donate, they are multi-millionaires
but to sell the images of their kids to the highest bidder is money grubbing and infra dig IMO
In my opinion, as VERY well paid actor and actress, you give up any rights to privacy. You choose your life… I really do feel for you, Brad and Ang, now live with it!