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Brian Damage · 01-15-2008, 10:15 AM

Icelandic pop star Bjork has been accused of assaulting a photographer shortly after arriving in New Zealand. The quirky singer allegedly tore the shirt off the back of a paparazzo who tried to take her picture at Auckland International Airport on Sunday morning.

Glenn Jeffrey, an employee of the New Zealand Herald newspaper, was shocked by the 42-year-old's violent outburst. He says, "I took a couple of pictures... and as I turned and walked away, she came up behind me, grabbed the back of my black skivvy (long t-shirt) and tore it down the back. As she did this she fell to the ground. At no stage did I touch her or speak with her. "

The incident was reported to police who are now believed to be looking into CCTV footage from the airport. The photographer has expressed concerns over celebrities who believe they are above the law, adding, "If anybody assaults anybody you have the right to a legal recourse, whoever they are. I don't see being assaulted as I'm working as a press photographer as an acceptable thing."

This isn't the first time Bjork has been in trouble for scuffles with the paparazzi. The star famously attacked a reporter in Thailand in 1996 but later apologized for the incident and no charges were brought.

coffield3 · 01-15-2008, 10:22 AM

waichingliu81 · 01-15-2008, 10:33 AM

arguably she is as bonkers as wacko jacko

coffield3 · 01-15-2008, 10:37 AM

This chick does not like her picture taken that's for sure!

MonarC · 01-15-2008, 12:42 PM

She is a vicious one. They probably deserved it.

catlover79 · 01-15-2008, 01:25 PM

I can just picture her wearing her swan dress (the one she wore to the Oscars in '01) and dive-bombing the paparazzi.

Dean Winchester · 01-15-2008, 06:20 PM

rofl, just imagine if Bjork was as stalked as badly by the paps as someone like Britney

catlover79 · 01-15-2008, 06:25 PM

You don't want to mess with this chick...er, swan.

waichingliu81 · 01-16-2008, 09:56 AM

here is that infamous incident back in 1996

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYyyqIZTvYY

it looks rather nasty too

waichingliu81 · 01-16-2008, 10:04 AM

you can look at this both ways- one, she was right to lash out and attack the reporter and two- the reporter deserved it because she was constantly harassing bjork and asking all sorts of questions and so she wouldn't stop. there are some celebrities who quite enjoy the press attention, and there are some who don't and prefer to lie down.

i don't think that violence is a good thing whatsoever, but when you have thousands of journos spying on you and writing all types of ****, just so they can get their story and get paid, you cannot help but question the intentions of these journalists and reporters.

having studied journalism at college and uni, a couple of years ago, i came to realise what a manipulative, greed ridden profession it really is by gossipping, spying and following people around and writing and printing all sorts of lies and gossip

Family Fan · 01-19-2008, 12:52 AM

She's my 'neighbor' here in NYC. I had no idea, till press showed up on the block, and I asked what was up? I saw her once wheeling some kid around here, does she have a kid? Anyway, she is strange, I said 'Hi' and she smiled, so I guess she is 'freindly' sometimes.

Dean Winchester · 01-19-2008, 02:15 AM

^ wow, that's cool to be neighbors with her. Just don't ever say "Welcome to Bangkok" to her

sara · 01-20-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by waichingliu81

you can look at this both ways- one, she was right to lash out and attack the reporter and two- the reporter deserved it because she was constantly harassing bjork and asking all sorts of questions and so she wouldn't stop. there are some celebrities who quite enjoy the press attention, and there are some who don't and prefer to lie down.

I'm sorry but that arguement doesn't work for me. If someone is constantly asking me questions and I respond by attacking them I would be arrested for assult. Bjork should be held accountable for her actions the same rules should apply for everyone.

friendsfan77 · 01-20-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

You don't want to mess with this chick...er, swan.

waichingliu81 · 01-20-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

I'm sorry but that arguement doesn't work for me. If someone is constantly asking me questions and I respond by attacking them I would be arrested for assult. Bjork should be held accountable for her actions the same rules should apply for everyone.

but if a reporter keeps asking you questions and keep harassing you, you wouldn't deny that it is not bothering you. the press are just as much accountable for their actions, i mean, there hounding of people such as britney, bjork, princess diana to name just so they can get their story is just awful.

i've studied journalism at college and university and believe me, it's not what it seems

01-15-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Bjork Attacks Photographer Icelandic pop star Bjork has been accused of assaulting a photographer shortly after arriving in New Zealand. The quirky singer allegedly tore the shirt off the back of a paparazzo who tried to take her picture at Auckland International Airport on Sunday morning. Glenn Jeffrey, an employee of the New Zealand Herald newspaper, was shocked by the 42-year-old's violent outburst. He says, "I took a couple of pictures... and as I turned and walked away, she came up behind me, grabbed the back of my black skivvy (long t-shirt) and tore it down the back. As she did this she fell to the ground. At no stage did I touch her or speak with her. " The incident was reported to police who are now believed to be looking into CCTV footage from the airport. The photographer has expressed concerns over celebrities who believe they are above the law, adding, "If anybody assaults anybody you have the right to a legal recourse, whoever they are. I don't see being assaulted as I'm working as a press photographer as an acceptable thing." This isn't the first time Bjork has been in trouble for scuffles with the paparazzi. The star famously attacked a reporter in Thailand in 1996 but later apologized for the incident and no charges were brought.
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01-15-2008, 10:22 AM	#2
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01-15-2008, 10:33 AM	#3
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	arguably she is as bonkers as wacko jacko

01-15-2008, 10:37 AM	#4
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	This chick does not like her picture taken that's for sure!

01-15-2008, 12:42 PM	#5
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	She is a vicious one. They probably deserved it.

01-15-2008, 06:20 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	rofl, just imagine if Bjork was as stalked as badly by the paps as someone like Britney

01-16-2008, 09:56 AM	#9
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	here is that infamous incident back in 1996 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYyyqIZTvYY it looks rather nasty too

01-16-2008, 10:04 AM	#10
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	you can look at this both ways- one, she was right to lash out and attack the reporter and two- the reporter deserved it because she was constantly harassing bjork and asking all sorts of questions and so she wouldn't stop. there are some celebrities who quite enjoy the press attention, and there are some who don't and prefer to lie down. i don't think that violence is a good thing whatsoever, but when you have thousands of journos spying on you and writing all types of ****, just so they can get their story and get paid, you cannot help but question the intentions of these journalists and reporters. having studied journalism at college and uni, a couple of years ago, i came to realise what a manipulative, greed ridden profession it really is by gossipping, spying and following people around and writing and printing all sorts of lies and gossip

01-19-2008, 12:52 AM	#11
Family Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Posts: 249	She's my 'neighbor' here in NYC. I had no idea, till press showed up on the block, and I asked what was up? I saw her once wheeling some kid around here, does she have a kid? Anyway, she is strange, I said 'Hi' and she smiled, so I guess she is 'freindly' sometimes.

01-19-2008, 02:15 AM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	^ wow, that's cool to be neighbors with her. Just don't ever say "Welcome to Bangkok" to her