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Photographer sues Chris Brown, Rihanna

$1 million lawsuit claims bodyguards beat man, broke camera

updated 7:29 p.m. ET Dec. 3, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A photographer with tbt, a St. Petersburg alternative publication, is suing R&B singers Chris Brown and Rihanna, saying their bodyguards beat him and broke his camera.

Luis Santana on Wednesday filed the $1 million lawsuit, which also names the bodyguards and a St. Petersburg club where the attack allegedly occurred May 6. Santana says the bodyguards tore off his shirt, knocked him down and repeatedly kicked him. He's seeking compensation for his $3,000 camera, photos that were lost, injuries and emotional distress.

Brown's attorney, Kenneth Meiselas, denies the singer or his security were involved in the alleged incident.

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The Times Publishing Co., which also produces the St. Petersburg Times, owns tbt. The St. Petersburg Times is not joining the lawsuit.

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