The Celebrity Truth

Halle Berry has filed a criminal complaint against a paparazzi photographer who  conducted a “very blatant and invasive tresspass,” her attorney said Friday (July 25).

Photos of Berry and her four-month-old daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, circulated on the net and were published in Life & Style and In Touch magazines, claiming the photos were taken while she was “out and about in Los Angeles.”

Berry released a statement to The Associated Press saying, “The paparazzi have gone too far. [Gabriel] and I have always remained that we would never sell baby photos or otherwise exploit her in any way.

“I have long since come to terms with the fact that choosing a career as an actress has made me a public figure, but my baby has made no such choice, and unless and until she does, I will do everything I can for the sake of her safety and well-being to keep her out of the public eye.”

She adds, “I intend to do everything I can to make sure the photographer who illegally intruded into my home is criminally prosecuted.”

A rep for the magazines told the AP that they licensed the pic from “an established photo agency,” and “are not aware there was anything improper in the taking of this image.”

Evan Spiegal, Berry’s attorney, explained that a criminal complaint had been filed against Fame Pictures over the photo, however, the company has agreed to have the photo removed from circulation.

A spokesman for the paparazzi agency said, “It was a poor decision to put those pictures out in the first place because they were taken on private property. I think she’s completely in the right to protect her child.”

Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.