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Justin Bieber

"Bodyguard" Accused

of Threatening Shopper

2/4/2013 5:20 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

0125-justin-bieber-tmzA member of Justin Bieber's crew allegedly threatened a man who snapped a pic of JB Sunday night, and now police are investigating ... TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement sources ... Justin was shopping at a Best Buy in the San Fernando Valley when the adult male -- not a crazed tweener fan -- approached him and took the photo.

We're told the man claims someone in Justin's entourage -- someone he thinks is a bodyguard -- immediately, and angrily, told him to delete the photo ... which he did.

The photo opportunist -- who we're told is not a paparazzo -- felt threatened enough after the encounter that he called police ... but when LAPD officers arrived Justin and his posse were long gone.

We're told police took a report from the alleged victim, and plan to investigate his claim.

Justin's camp had no comment.


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Why is this spoiled teen-ager such a fascinating subject for so many?

404 days ago

Donald Minkoff    

Judge Mathis once explained this situation: The threat is the "assault." If the bodyguard had taken the camera/put his hands on the man, that would have been "battery." Looks like the photo taker might have a case, after all...But this looks like a he-said vs he-said. No witnesses? Good-bye and good night. Harvey Leven is an attorney- ask him!I don't know the procedure to start a deportation action. He is an undesireable alien- Accent on "Alien!"

404 days ago


Why is the more idiodic the story or person is like Oprah, Sarha Pallin foe example the more time is wasted on their stories. Lets just remove them from the list and bieber on.

404 days ago


What but this site does is publish lies and this is affecting the Justin Bieber, so stop with this, and have more creativity, and do not think this will make the Justin Bieber fan has less, because who is a fan, believes in his words, not a website without evidence.

404 days ago

The "G" man    

This kid needs to go away. He is a BAD example for kids. He looks like a little girl. His bodyguard wanted some "15 minute spotlights"

404 days ago


oh well, this isn't news

404 days ago


I personally think that crotch grabbing Bieber is a turd, but there does need to be some line drawn where a celebrity can go out in public and not have people sticking cameras in their faces 24/7. Why anyone would want a picture of this creep is beyond me, but even creeps in this country deserve some privacy.

404 days ago


Always in the news for being a problem CHILD. He's a real punk!

404 days ago


When people take your picture just keep walking. Don't come outside if you don't want to be notice, or give up your celebrity card.

404 days ago


Bet his body guards are well armed. The kid needs to get over himself and realize that fans, pictures and press are part of what he signed up for as a celebrity. If he doesn't like it then he should quit his job!

404 days ago

James A Tremblay    

At this stage of Justin's life, he's probably started to develop a very unappealing sense of privilege and arrogance, considering is World-Wide fame and adulation by millions.

404 days ago


As ADULTS we need to lay off this kid, yes I said kid. Grow up already! He has done some really good things. Look up what he did for the little girl with cancer who adored him. She has since passed away. My kids aren't into Justin and neither am I but when adults dog on him all the time I just want to smack them!!

403 days ago


just a lil punk

400 days ago


What the heck is everyone hating on Justin?! He didn't even do ANYTHING and you all have the nerve to hate on a teenage boy living out his dream? He puts up with a lot of hate and I'm so tired of it. "I wish this kid would just go away." THEN WHY THE HECK ARE YOU CLICKING ON A JUSTIN BIEBER ARTICLE?! Come on, really? Be more mature people.

399 days ago


Being a juvenile celebrity means never having to say you're sorry.

399 days ago

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