Homeless Man Sues 'Bum Fights' - GoFuckYourself.com

Mutt · 03-07-2003, 07:30 AM

Homeless San Diegan sues
over appearance in
'Bumfights' film

(03-07) 03:56 PST SAN DIEGO (AP) --

A homeless man seen fighting a woman in the
controversial "Bumfights" video is suing the
filmmakers for allegedly violating his privacy.

Peter LaForte says he never gave the
filmmakers permission to videotape him fighting
the 275-pound woman, known as "Porkchop," in
a public restroom at San Diego's Ocean Beach
in 2001.

The explosive brawl that ensued is the first
scene on the videotape, "Bumfights: A Cause for
Concern," which was sold over the Internet for
$20 a copy.

> The film, promoted by radio shock jock Howard
> Stern and denounced on the floor of the House
of Representatives, has sold more than 300,000
copies.

LaForte's lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Diego
Superior Court, said the homeless man suffered
"constant shame, embarrassment and
humiliation," as a result of the video. LaForte,
31, said the filmmakers paid the woman to fight
him and that he tried to decline before she
attacked him.

The defendants "should not be allowed to profit
from their wrongful conduct," his lawyer said.

Attorney Doug Gilliland, who represents the
filmmakers, said he believes that after his clients
tell their side of the story "the civil case is going
to go the same way as the criminal case."

In January, Superior Court Judge Larrie Brainard
dismissed felony battery and soliciting charges
against filmmakers Ryan McPherson, 19;
Zachary Bubeck, 25; Daniel J. Tanner, 21; and
Michael Slyman, 21, ruling there was insufficient
evidence to prosecute them.

The four have pleaded innocent to misdemeanor
charges, including conspiracy to stage an illegal
fight.

freeme · 03-07-2003, 07:35 AM

I knew it was only a matter of time

They fuckin deserve it

Pipecrew · 03-07-2003, 08:27 AM

some lawyer trying to make a name for himself is finding all the homeless people no doubt

FreeHugeMovies · 03-07-2003, 08:36 AM

If it's done in the public he has no right to charge a fee for it's use. Thus, the bum will lose.

Pipecrew · 03-07-2003, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FreeHugeMovies
If it's done in the public he has no right to charge a fee for it's use. Thus, the bum will lose.

IF someone pays someone else to kick your ass, you dont think you can charge them? especially if you have seen the fight in question, its pretty retarded, the guy is running from this chick and trying to hide in the bathroom

fang · 03-07-2003, 09:32 AM

"constant shame, embarrassment and
humiliation,"

WTF he is homeless he brings that shit on himself

He can go

DarkJedi · 03-07-2003, 10:04 AM

300.000 copies x 20$ = 6.000.000

not bad.

NudeWorld · 03-07-2003, 10:09 AM

"constant shame, embarrassment and
humiliation,"

The mother fucker deserves it for putting the beat down on a woman. I saw that fight.

On a lighter note.........it was some funny shit

xxxdesign-net · 03-07-2003, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt

In January, Superior Court Judge Larrie Brainard
dismissed felony battery and soliciting charges
against filmmakers Ryan McPherson, 19;
Zachary Bubeck, 25; Daniel J. Tanner, 21; and
Michael Slyman, 21, ruling there was insufficient
evidence to prosecute them.

was insufficient evidence?
Damn... what good lawyers can do....

Joshua · 03-07-2003, 10:32 AM

Haha. The guy is living on the street and he's ashamed of being in a movie?

421Fill · 03-07-2003, 11:44 AM

Did they pay him for the fight, too? or just the woman?

03-07-2003, 07:30 AM	#1
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	Homeless Man Sues 'Bum Fights' Homeless San Diegan sues over appearance in 'Bumfights' film (03-07) 03:56 PST SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A homeless man seen fighting a woman in the controversial "Bumfights" video is suing the filmmakers for allegedly violating his privacy. Peter LaForte says he never gave the filmmakers permission to videotape him fighting the 275-pound woman, known as "Porkchop," in a public restroom at San Diego's Ocean Beach in 2001. The explosive brawl that ensued is the first scene on the videotape, "Bumfights: A Cause for Concern," which was sold over the Internet for $20 a copy. > The film, promoted by radio shock jock Howard > Stern and denounced on the floor of the House of Representatives, has sold more than 300,000 copies. LaForte's lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Diego Superior Court, said the homeless man suffered "constant shame, embarrassment and humiliation," as a result of the video. LaForte, 31, said the filmmakers paid the woman to fight him and that he tried to decline before she attacked him. The defendants "should not be allowed to profit from their wrongful conduct," his lawyer said. Attorney Doug Gilliland, who represents the filmmakers, said he believes that after his clients tell their side of the story "the civil case is going to go the same way as the criminal case." In January, Superior Court Judge Larrie Brainard dismissed felony battery and soliciting charges against filmmakers Ryan McPherson, 19; Zachary Bubeck, 25; Daniel J. Tanner, 21; and Michael Slyman, 21, ruling there was insufficient evidence to prosecute them. The four have pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges, including conspiracy to stage an illegal fight. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

03-07-2003, 09:32 AM	#6
fang Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	"constant shame, embarrassment and humiliation," WTF he is homeless he brings that shit on himself He can go __________________ Niche Sites and Reality Sites That = Big $$$ Get Your Share Now

03-07-2003, 10:09 AM	#8
NudeWorld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 75	"constant shame, embarrassment and humiliation," The mother fucker deserves it for putting the beat down on a woman. I saw that fight. On a lighter note.........it was some funny shit __________________ I drink too much

03-07-2003, 10:32 AM	#10
Joshua Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ - USA Posts: 1,450	Haha. The guy is living on the street and he's ashamed of being in a movie? __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

03-07-2003, 11:44 AM	#11
421Fill Super Mario Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Swenson's Avatar Posts: 19,409	Did they pay him for the fight, too? or just the woman? __________________ RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!!!

03-07-2003, 07:35 AM	#2
freeme Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 924	I knew it was only a matter of time They fuckin deserve it

03-07-2003, 08:27 AM	#3
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	some lawyer trying to make a name for himself is finding all the homeless people no doubt

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	If it's done in the public he has no right to charge a fee for it's use. Thus, the bum will lose.

03-07-2003, 10:04 AM	#7
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	300.000 copies x 20$ = 6.000.000 not bad.