Paparazzo vs. Keanu Reeves (It’s Over)
Keanu Reeves is ready for a Walk in the Clouds!
The jury in the personal injury case filed by paparazzo, Alison Silva, has returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Keanu. Like a good lawyer, Popsquire presents you with a brief timeline of the trial events.
Get out your flashcards!
Oct. 27: The jury is selected, and opening arguments take place.
Oct. 28: Keanu testifies and denies hitting the pap with his car. Instead, Keanu says his Porsche never touched the plaintiff, insisting the cameraman walked backwards, lost balance and tripped over his own feet. The plaintiff, however, claims he was busy taking pics when Keanu’s car moved forward, struck him in the right knee and severely injured his left hand.
Oct. 29: The plaintiff continues his testimony, claiming he was barely able to work after the incident. He even cried so much that the judge asked him if he needed a handkerchief.
Oct. 30: Keanu’s attorney plays a video showing the plaintiff jumping over a fence in order to shoot video of Britney Spears and then using his left hand — the hand he claims was injured — to brace himself and keep his balance while climbing down. In addition, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy testifies that neither the plaintiff nor Keanu’s car had any marks indicating that a collision took place.Oct. 31: Closing arguments take place, and jurors begin deliberations.
Nov. 3: Unanimous verdict in favor of Keanu.
