Remember those creeps who tried to blackmail Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes for $1 million? They’re getting the book thrown at them in court. Finally, someone is standing up to the unethical practices of the paparazzi.
According to NY Daily News, “David Hans Schmidt, 47, has agreed to plea guilty to one count of sending communications for purposes of extortion. He faces up to two years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine under a plea agreement filed Aug. 24.”
Schmidt’s partner, Marc Lewis Gittleman, has been charged with conspiracy to commit extortion. The 33-year-old man could face five years in prison if convicted. His attorney isn’t talking, though.
According to court documents, “Authorities said Schmidt sent multiple e-mails to Cruise’s camp, including one with 13 wedding photographs attached as proof he had them. Schmidt also said there were about 7,600 images and he hoped a “commendable and quiet arrangement could be reached” with Tom Cruise.”
Paparazzi beware… don’t mess with “Maverick.”
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