Jay-Z and Beyonce's Security Get Into It With Croatian Paparazzi
By
Allen Starbury ♦ Published 08/21/2009
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were leaving a restaurant in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on Tuesday night (August 18), when the superstars' security got into it with the local paparazzi.
In a video clip that leaked to the net this week, paps are seen surround a boat as the couple and their entourage board. As it gets ready to pull away, a cameraman seems to throw his his tripod at the bodyguard in the boat. In retaliation, upset, the bodyguard throws the tripod into the water.
Right after, we see Jay and the bodyguard ducking, as if someone threw something at them. The boat then pulls away.
In a separate clip, Jay and B are walking in the streets of Dubrovnik, accompanied by a bodyguard and a few others. This is when paps show, and when they get too close, their security tries to push a cameraman away.
According to reports, the security allegedly kicked a 57-year-old cameraman in the back several times and threw his camera to the ground. However, this part isn't show in the online clips.
NME.com reports that the unnamed bodyguard was later "charged by police for destroying personal property and assault." However, it's been reported that the charges were thrown out. He will have to pay a fine -- and TMZ says the police will not pursue further legal action.
The couple were said to have been in the country enjoying a mini-vacation.