LOS ANGELES (AP) - October 10, 2008
Attorneys for Alison Silva contend the words "paparazzo" and
"paparazzi" are derogatory and would unfairly prejudice jurors
against him. Silva is suing Reeves, claiming the actor caused him
to fall while he was taking pictures of the "Matrix" star in his
car in March 2007.
Silva's lawyers want him identified as a "photojournalist" or
"reporter" when the case goes to trial later this month.
Reeves' attorneys counter in documents filed in Los Angeles on
Thursday that Silva has repeatedly identified himself as a
"paparazzo" in interviews and on his Web site.
A judge will consider how to label Silva during a hearing next
week.
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