persecution. Paparazzi Agency responds to Harry and Meghan’s accusations

noIn the wake of the “almost catastrophic persecution” that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claimed they were targeted on Tuesday, May 16, in New York, the photo agency Backgrid USA, for which the paparazzi worked, gave its opinion on the matter.

“At Backgrid USA Inc., we value journalistic transparency and ethics, which includes providing a fair and factual response to allegations. We are aware of Prince Harry’s statement regarding an alleged ‘near-disastrous car chase’ in which he, Meghan Markle and her mother were involved in New York this Tuesday,” it began. Referring in a statement to Entertainment Tonight.

“We want to make it clear that we received photos and videos of what happened last night from our freelance photographers, three of whom were traveling in cars and the other on a bicycle. It is important to note that these photographers have a professional responsibility to cover news events and personalities, including public figures such as Prince Harry and Megan MarkleHe follows.

According to the agency, the photographers aim to cover a “dinner” that is scheduled to take place after the ceremony. It is also said that the paparazzi “did not intend to cause distress or harm, as their only tool is cameras.”

The agency also denied the statements of the couple’s representative, who alleged that the Dukes of Sussex had been stalked by “very aggressive paparazzi”. According to the photographers who were present at the time, “there was no danger of collision or accident” during what happened. “At any time the paparazzi felt the couple would be in danger,” he adds.

“At Backgrid USA Inc., we do not tolerate any form of harassment or illegal activity. We take Prince Harry’s allegations seriously and will fully investigate the matter,” the statement added.

It should be noted, however, that the New York Police Department (NYPD) was called in to assist during Harry and Meghan’s transfer. Although calm, the authorities described the danger scenario, without incident: “On the night of Tuesday, May 16, NYPD assisted a special security team to protect the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Numerous photographers made transportation difficult. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination and there were no reports of collisions, intimidation, injuries or arrests.”As reported by American newspapers.

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