Bruce Jenner Threatens to Sue Over Dress Photos

Bruce Jenner is threatening to take legal action over photos of him in a dress that were shot by the New York Daily News last week and also aired on CNN.

According to The New York Post, Jenner complained that the photos violated his privacy because they were taken by a telephoto lens from over a mile away.

Jenner’s spokesperson told the Post: “Both Daily News and CNN pulled the photos sold to them by X17 once they found out they were illegally obtained. The agency no longer is selling those photos [since] they confirmed they were shot illegally.”

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California law finds photographers liable for invasion of privacy if they capture images of people in “personal or familial activity” using telephoto lenses. Pictures of Jenner were shot with him wearing a striped dress outside his Malibu home.

Jenner’s attorney, Marty Singer, said: “The photos were clearly unlawfully taken from a very long distance using an enhancement device. Bruce Jenner is going to enforce his right to privacy.”

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Jenner’s primetime interview with Diane Sawyer reached 17.1 million people, a 15-year ratings high for ABC’s 20/20. Jenner and Sawyer have been mostly lauded in the media for the interview.

Sawyer has been praised for being a master listener and letting Bruce tell his story without being overly aggressive. Although there has been a minority of naysayers, a majority on social media supported Jenner during and after the special, praising his courage and frankness in opening up about his transgender transitioning.

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The New York Daily New did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment regarding Jenner’s lawsuit threat.

The Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Vanity Fair Trans Cover Star (Photos)

Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
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At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, Jenner placed first in the decathlon, setting the world record of 8,616 points and seen here crossing the finish line.
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In 1976, Jenner was awarded the James E. Sullivan award presented to the "outstanding amateur athlete in the United States."
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Jenner speaking at the 2001 Service America Awards Presentation Ceremony on June 11.
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Jenner took part in the Celebrities Race to Make Dreams Come True in August 23, 2003.
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Jenner and her two daughters, Kendall and Kyle, at the film premiere of the "Teacher's Pet" on January 12, 2004.
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Jenner and now ex-wife Kris at the HollyRods Designcure 7th Annual Benefit on July 9, 2005.
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Jenner at the 2006 ESPY Awards on July 12.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" premiere on Oct. 9, 2007.
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Jenner and family at the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" Season 2 Launch on March 19, 2008.
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Jenner attended the event where Lamar Odom launched Rich Soil at Kitson LA on October 21, 2009.
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Jenner and ex-wife Kris at the Endless Youth & Life Store Opening Celebration, November 11, 2010.
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Jenner with ex-wife Kris at the City of Hope Honors Shelli and Irving Azoff with the 2011 Spirit of Life Award event on May 7, 2011.
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Jenner at the 5th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7, 2012.
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Jenner at the Annual Charity Day Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC on September 11, 2013. Here, Jenner looks younger, and is sporting a longer hair do.
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At the time, this was one of the most highly-talked about photos of Jenner, taken in January of 2014. Here, she was seen wearing a bandage around her throat, which many speculated was because she had her Adam's apple reduced.
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Jenner at the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Gala on April 4, 2014.
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The former Olympian introduced herself as Caitlyn Jenner in an exclusive cover shoot for the July 2015 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
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The athlete formerly known as Bruce underwent dramatic changes to both her public image and physical appearance leading up to the announcement of her transition

Caitlyn was born Bruce Jenner was born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York. She earned a football scholarship to Graceland College, but a knee injury stopped her from pursuing it. Then, she veered towards decathlon and graduated in 1973 with a degree in physical education.

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