Jennifer Love Hewitt and her partner, Brian Hallisay, find themselves entangled in a legal dispute following an altercation with a paparazzo in Brentwood, California, on a recent Friday evening.
The incident unfolded as the couple exited a restaurant, with the photographer attempting to capture moments of the expectant Jennifer Love Hewitt. Allegedly, Hallisay became agitated, requesting the paparazzo to cease photographing. Despite the verbal exchange, the lens professional persisted, leading to a physical confrontation.
The photographer claims to have suffered injuries, specifically near the eye, as a result of the scuffle, attributing it to the camera hitting his face. In response, he promptly filed a complaint and charges against Brian Hallisay, initiating a criminal investigation.
According to Hallisay, he had requested the paparazzo to respect their privacy, but the plea went unanswered. Jennifer Love Hewitt, star of "The Client List," supported her partner's stance, asserting that the photographer initiated physical contact with her.
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, Hewitt reportedly apologized and even allowed the paparazzo to take a photo of her and Hallisay following the altercation. However, the photographer proceeded to escalate matters by filing an official report and charges against Hallisay at the local police station.
Sources close to the incident revealed to TMZ that the paparazzo did not display visible injuries upon arriving at the police station, adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation.
