Brad Pitt Files Trespassing Charges Against E!

WHAT? Brad Pitt is taking on the E! Network because he says a producer and cameraman walked on his property early last week. He has filed trespassing charges against the network. Brad Pitt's rep told People Magazine:

"Yes, we have filed trespassing charges against E! and are exploring our legal options against both the crew that actually trespassed and the network itself," (source)

E! Network on the other hand is throwing that producer and cameraman under the bus:

"E! Networks is investigating allegations that a producer and cameraman who were filming locations for a program about Brad Pitt went onto property last week that is reportedly owned by Mr. Pitt," according to a statement from the cable channel.  "E! Networks did not instruct or authorize anyone working on its program to improperly intrude onto private property, and the individuals involved have been terminated. While neither Mr. Pitt nor his family were at the property when the incident took place, the network in no way condones or encourages such behavior and would like to offer its most sincere apologies to Mr. Pitt and his family." (source)

It sounds petty. But I think lawsuits like these are necessary to set up clear boundaries between the media and celebrities. The details about how far in the E! employees went are still unclear. But this is a great step to ensure that Brad and his family will be safe and left alone while at their house.