E! Networks says it has fired a producer and cameraman after they were accused of trespassing on Brad Pitt’s property in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.
The network released a statement Saturday denying any wrongdoing.
Brad Pitt and his partner, actress Angelina Jolie, were filming in India when a TV producer and cameraman allegedly trespassed at Pitt's home in Los Angeles.
(Alex Brandon/Associated Press)
"E! Networks did not instruct or authorize anyone working on its program to improperly intrude onto private property, and the individuals involved have been terminated."
Representatives of the actor said the pair parked a van outside the home on Oct. 20 and walked onto the grounds, ignoring the "No Trespassing" sign.
Construction workers spotted them and called Pitt's security officials, who then contacted Los Angeles police and made a report.
"We think they opened the gate," said Cindy Guagenti, who represents Pitt.
People magazine's website reported that Pitt was exploring his "legal options against both the crew that actually trespassed and the network itself."
Police said they are still investigating the incident.
"The network in no way condones or encourages such behaviour and would like to offer its most sincere apologies to Mr. Pitt and his family," said the statement from E! Networks.
It's believed Pitt was not at home at the time.
Pitt and his partner, actress Angelina Jolie, are in India filming the movie A Mighty Heart, based on the book of the same name by Mariane Pearl. Pearl was the wife of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was abducted and killed in Pakistan in 2002 by Muslim militants.
Jolie plays Mariane and Pitt's company, Plan B, is producing the film.
With files from the Associated PressRelated
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