This was extremely shameful. I am so disgusted with the paps right now. I can’t believe there is no law to assist people like Rob from getting this type of harassment. It’s disgusting.

What I saw on that video amounts to stalking. How is this not illegal? Can someone please explain why it’s lawful to harass someone in America? I don’t understand.

Rob could sue these bastards for libel! X-17 states he hit 2 cars and left the scene….B.S.! Where is there proof? Where is that video? I am so sick of these scum having to take no responsibility. Unless a “celeb” is doing a press junket or movie premier, I feel they are private citizens. Private citizens do not get stalked and have cameras shoved in their faces and be shouted at and provoked into a reaction. It’s sickening, evil and wrong. If something isn’t done soon, there will be another tragedy. Anyone old enough to remember Diana?

I am so upset by what the paps did to him. Makes me sick. The first amendment is taken to extremes and it is ridiculous. I believe it should be revised – there are laws against stalking which is what this basically boils down to and because they are a celebrity their civil liberties are being trampled all over. The cops can’t do anything because they are not touching him, but come on!! It is harassment, plain and simple. No wonder so many celebs have attacked the paps, broken their cameras, etc etc – loved it when Kristen gave them the finger in OZ. I don’t live in their shoes but by god, if someone followed me 24/7 and tried to snap my most private moments or even the most mundane thing I did, I would lose it.
Rob could sue, he’s entitled to. But unfortunately it won’t do any good. Even after the death of Princess Diana, it didn’t stop. Who else needs to die before these freaks quit stalking and harassing human beings who just happen to be famous because they makes movies and/or music?

X17 is scum. I think Rob learned a very hard lesson today – his celebrity status is now such that he cannot go anywhere alone, especially not in the scum capital of the world. I seriously doubt that he will ever try to go anywhere again without a full contingent of big, buff bodyguards and a huge entourage to shield him. The scumbags who were bullying him, and that’s what they are, bullies, better capitalize on their ill gotten gains from today cuz they will never get at him like that again. Sad, so sad. I hope Rob knows that every single fan who, against their better judgement and who were ashamed of themselves for doing it (me) watched that sickening video, wishes we could have been there to teach those scum some manners.

When, if any time… When has that ridiculous site made sense or even told the truth?…
And I swear that page has a virus attached or something… A looooooong time ago, I was seeing some Paris Hilton (don’t ask) pictures there, and my mac got fuzzy and frozen after… Hope now it’s not like that… Not a chance I’m going there! Any reason!

Anyway, back to Robert… GOD I AM ANGRY!… >:-/… *counts to 10, till calmed down a bit*… This is chasing, stalking, harassing… Really… If the situation was that long as for going front daytime into dark, this wasn’t just a pap moment… And if he asked the cops to do something, was because he felt harassed and as far as I know, police gets involved in that… I really hope some of these stalkerazzi were arrested or guided away or something (but you don’t mention it, so I doubt it happened, and it surprises me… What kind of police is that?)…

This man, Robert Pattinson has TOO MUCH PATIENCE… really, he couldn’t be more polite in every situation he is in… Really really high class!… :)… He’s polite and educated all the time!… For God’s sake, it’s not like he is yelling at them, pushing them, or doing gesture…
Is asking to leave him alone too much?… Take your picture and leave… But such chasing is disgusting… Repulsive!
Give him a break, seriously… I’m sure he was angry and frustrated… and that really leaves a bad taste behind… :(… I don’t want to see him like that…

Thanks GC!… :)
Really like your commentary…

The sad part in all of this is that more people will read and see the sensationalized version. All celebrities not just Rob have been under siege by the paparazzi. The way that he was followed was not only invasive but it was dangerous not only to Rob but to others that are driving on the same highways, etc. They will do anything to get a photo that someone will pay good money for. Every one criticized Kristen when she flipped the bird to the paparazzi in Australia, but I am sure that she was provoked. These people are relentless and will stop at nothing to get a photo of these celebrities and their families.

Pattinson is not the only celebrity that has tried this tactic, George Clooney for example tried to get them to back off.
I thought that there was a law passed in California with regard to this activity. Why can’t this extreme behavior on the part of the papz be curtailed?

absolute -a- holes Leave Rob alone He is never anything but gracious and nice but I guess its the paps and you will never win against those P!#*S!

This artical filled me with dread. Watching the video braught back memories of Princesse Diane, she too was hounded by the papatazzi and we are all know to what end. A gentleman from the top of his head to th tip of his toes Rob showed a restraint very few could achieve,As both a fan and a fellow Brit I am so very very proude of him. I am also in agreement with the dissappiontment felt by others at the lack of response displayed by the police officers(does wounders for publice relations!). The only way to stop situations like this is to stop the demand for the pictures they take and with Rob being such big news this isn’t going to happpen. But I plead with them please give the poor lad a break he is only human,

This is a very sad thing to watch, it is a thoughtful, articulate, normal person being subjected to something that they do not want. The fact that he has the control to not raise his voice, and his determination to not give the paps what they want – either where he lives, or a reaction be it physical or a comment he would regret, should be applauded. Many other celebs, more experienced with these people, would dream to have his self-control in front of such abuse.

Watching the video, they tell him they will not follow him. He asks them to leave on several occasions, and clearly the video shown on the site is the closest they got to their bogus story of a “hit and run” or “yelling”. At no point does he speak any louder, of which I’m really impressed. They also taunted him as well by shielding their faces and running around him, they tried to mock him as well by pretending they were on his side when the fan was there, calling him a nice guy and saying they were Team Edward. He looked completely dejected, but held his nerve enough to talk to the fan, even though he wished he could be anywhere else.

I’m sure that a lot can be done to curb what is essentially a virus on these people’s lives. Although we all want to see them about and know what they are doing, do 5,6, or 7 people really need to be there to capture a moment. Actors such as Robert Pattinson should be allowed to share however much of their lives as they want with whoever he wants – i’m sure he would share more if he had the ability to do so without the threat of being exploited by these people. Some above have raised the memory of Princess Diana. As I come from England, I can tell you that she was one of, if not the most loved of all the country, she was adored. But when she tragically died, the months of invasive media intrusion was rightly blamed for how she had to lead her life, running around, going out the back door of hotels, restaurants (sound familiar?)

If the Californian government had any metal about them, they would not need anyone to come to harm before they consider protecting those who, by this video, ask for it but do not receive it

Of course Gossip Cop can’t help but to put something Kristen Stewart related in a story about Robert Pattinson.

“And so it is that everything becomes amplified beyond recognition. If a movie fails, the leading actress is buried by the press and on message boards. If she’s been the subject of unflattering tabloid stories, she can expect to land on Worst Dressed Lists or in Chelsea Handler’s quips.” As Kristen was the lead in the bomb “The Runaways” and recently mocked by CH, this is about her.

Please get off the Robsten train and recommit to doing what you claim to do.

Otherwise, I have to agree that this harrassment should be illegal. If it happened to an ordinary citizen, that person could get protection, but even the law seems to feel that celebrities deserve this treatment as a condition of their fame and fortune and that should NOT be tolerated.

I’m afraid to watch the vid, I can’t stand looking at a papz pic or vid. It makes me feel like scum myself. Poor Rob, I just want to give him a hug:(

Thank you for writing the truth. It saddens me that even the cops did not help him and allowed the paps to continue harrasing and stalking him. But I have to say I am so proud of Rob for being such a gentleman in such a trying circumstance and he handled the situation with grace without stooping down to their level. I am so glad I could always count on Gossip Cop to report the truth.

To anyone that wants to email Gov Schwarzenegger about this…(I mean he is the one that signed this new anti paparazzi Law)…email him at http://gov.ca.gov/interact
I think all of Rob’s fans need to atleast try and do something!!

I have seen the video and pics on X17 and I don’t see any evidence of Rob being “out of control”. Thank you Gossip Cop for setting things straight! Rob is a human being not a circus side show. He deserves some privacy. I don’t blame him for trying to get rid of the paps. He did not want them to follow him to his temp. residence. There is nothing wrong with that. I think that fans should band together to go and stalk the paps day and night for a week just to let them know how these celebs feel. Rob is a fabulous and very gifted actor and musician. And he has said numerous times that the only thing he doesn’t like about our country is the paps following him everywhere. I am a proud American. I believe in the Consitution of our great country. That is what makes it so great. Even non-Americans are given these rights. That includes Rob. I understand that these paps are doing their jobs, putting food on the table, etc. However, I believe that Rob and other celebs give these people plenty of time to get their pics and then ask to be left alone. There is nothing wrong with that. There is no excuse for the way these paps were treating Rob. I believe all these pics and videos show Rob being his usual friendly, patient, gentlemanly self. He had enough. I don’t blame him.
I have heard that Rob, Rachel Weisz, and Hugh Jackman will be coming to New Mexico soon to film “Unbound Captives”. I can’t wait to show him and the other celebs how hospitable and friendly New Mexicans are. We may ask for pics and autographs but, we leave them alone after that and do not invade their privacy. Just ask Julia Roberts, Lance Armstrong, Kevin Costner, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Frances McDormand, Richard & Kyle Petty, Harrison Ford and the countless other celebs who either live in our great state of New Mexico or visit, film movies, race in our prestigeous bike race, etc.
I will visit the web site listed in another comment and sign their petition against these so-called paparazzi.

I, too, am outraged that Rob — and any celebrity for that matter – can be stalked, taunted, harassed by Paps at will – to the point that many undoubtedly feel threatened, vulnerable, exhausted, violated. How can we sit by and allow those who give us so much entertainment to be subjected to such treatment? It’s one thing if they are on a press junket, but quite another when they are trying to live some semblance of a personal life.

The current legislation has no teeth — even if it was revised recently. It essentially says that as long as the Paps don’t physically harm the celebrity (or trespass on the celebrity’s property) — anything goes! Supposedly the legislation protects “freedom of the press” — sure — Paps are journalists now???? Hardly. To my mind, they are scum — lowlifes who have no dignity or respect for anyone. How could anyone consider making their living that way…

Thanks to Amy for the suggestions and links on how to effect change to rein in the Paparazzi. It’s all fine for us to comment and convey our outrage, but it would be better if that turned in to action.

Go to http://www.paparazzi-reform.org and write your comment in the comments section (no sign-in required). Email the Governor at gov.ca.gov/interact and tell him you want stronger legislation that prohibits the paps from trailing and harassing celebrities.

And I really like robsessed1986′s idea — “I think that fans should band together to go and stalk the paps day and night for a week just to let them know how these celebs feel.” It just takes somone in LA to organize it!

And let’s not buy the rags or go to the website that employ Paps. If the story is “news”, mainstream media will pick it up — then it might be worth reading.

Thankfully, Rob has control, class and manners — something the Paps could take a lesson from!

Poor Rob, he is to much of a gentleman to be abusive to the paps, why don’t they respect him by leaving him alone instead they just hound him, he must be sick of it ,their excuseis if he doesn’t like the attention, he shouldn’t be an actor !!!!!!!!!what a load of rubbish that is, I wonder if the boot was on the other foot …..how they would feel ..being stalked all the time. There should be a law in the states against stalking celbs ……we have one over here in the u.k…..to much stalking anyone ..not just celbs …means a court case …….so come on america ..get your act together …….get that law out and give ROB a break……

i dont understand why the cops didnt even ask those papz to distance themselves. when is the right time to interfer or assist in this kind of situation? when he was down and bloodied already? i believe these cops should be reported and inform their superior of their incompetence. im sure they are now ashamed because they were caught refusing to assist and their faces are in the news stated – the cops who refused to help. even ordinary people when somebody needs assistance good samaritan would lend a hand. why cant they?

I find this article and the one that you did about Taylor and his new “love” to be rather funny. Here you are giving the papz crap for following around this dude that everyone stalks, when it is the paps who have thus far provided you with “proof” that he and kstew are dating! Now you are giving a story about how the papz and magazines have a tendency to over dramatize and want you to see something that really isn’t there. Ha what a laugh, KStew herself said that in an interview in the 2009 Comicon, the pictures you see of her and Rob are usually just looked at the wrong way…aka as you just said the way the media (cough…which you are part of…) wants you to look at them. And while I am at it lets look at your article saying that Taylor’s new co-star wouldn’t just up and ditch her boyfriend of one year for a dude she just met and is working with. If that is the case then why in the heck do you think it wouldn’t be any different for Kstew and RPattz? Everyone just seemed to be happy to believe, including you people, that she just happily dumped her boyfriend of…what…3ish 4ish years? All you people are hypocrites who have fallen into that media trap that they tried to set with these unfortunate photos. Yeah it sucks this has to happen to the dude but you guys only make it worse by buying into it from the start, so of course the paps think they can get away with it.

I think the papparazzi should hound Robert day and now. Robert has no talent so he deserves to be miserabale. Robert has committed crimes fpr which he doesn’t want to take responbility for. He went rabid dog on the papparazzi and the papparazzi didn’t deserve it their fans and think it’s funny. He’s a major druggie and shouldn’t be allowed in this country. Robert go home and let England not hire you.