Sean Penn Charged in Scuffle With Photographer
Sean Penn isn't known for being a shrinking violet, and he's drawn criticism and applause for taking public political stances on a wide range of topics. However, when Penn registered his displeasure with a photographer in L.A.'s tony Brentwood neighborhood last October, the actor allegedly took things to a physical level -- and now he's facing charges that may land him in jail.
Sean Penn isn’t known for being a shrinking violet, and he’s drawn criticism and applause for taking public political stances on a wide range of topics. However, when Penn registered his displeasure with a photographer in L.A.’s tony Brentwood neighborhood last October, the actor allegedly took things to a physical level — and now he’s facing charges that may land him in jail. –KA
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Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn faces a year and a half in jail if convicted of battery and vandalism charges, officials confirmed Friday.
The two misdemeanor charges were filed at LAX courthouse in West Los Angeles on Friday morning.
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