LA Police Officer Uses Database to Snoop on the Stars

April 10, 2003 - Privacy News

A LAPD officer used department computer files to look up confidential information on celebrities (including Sean Penn, Larry King, Cindy Crawford, and O.J.Simpson). The city recently settled a suit brought by the officer's ex-girlfriend for $400,000, alleging the officer planned to sell information to tabloids; the city is assessing whether there is additional potential liability. The officer claims he was simply working on a project of devising a "VIP home locator map", under the supervision of his superiors, who deny such a project existed.

Source: LA Times (registration required)

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Last updated April 15, 2003