Justin Bieber was given a reckless driving ticket for his part in a high-speed freeway chase with paparazzi on July 6, and now a photographer also involved is facing even more serious charges.
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The LA City Attorney confirms to RumorFix that Paul Raef has been charged with “two counts of Vehicle Code section 40008 (a), for both following another vehicle too closely and reckless driving, with the intent to capture pictures for commercial gain; one count of reckless driving; and one count of failing to obey the lawful order of a peace officer. If convicted, Defendant Raef could face up to one year in the county jail and fines totaling $3,500.”
Raef is the first photographer to be charged under AB 2479, legislation passed in 2010 which imposes additional penalties on paparazzi driving dangerously in search of photos or video images for commercial gain.
