Justin Bieber 'could face six months in prison' as photographer 'brawl' case is referred to prosecutors



Justin Bieber was accused of roughing up a photographer over the weekend outside a shopping centre.

And if the pop star was hoping the situation would go away quietly, he was sorely mistaken, as it has been reported his case will be referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney for possible criminal prosecution.

If the teen idol is charged and convicted, he could face up to six months in prison.

Cash pants: Coincidentally, Justin wore extremely similar black cash-printed trousers back in May during an incident where the singer allegedly shoved a paparazzo after a movie date with girlfriend Selena Gomez According to TMZ, police have decided to refer the case to prosecutors. However the website claims that the move is typical procedure when dealing with high-profile cases such as this.

The 18-year-old is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators, however he is currently in Norway for a concert. The scuffle allegedly happened when the photographer tried to snap pictures of Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez, after they walked out of a cinema at The Commons in Calabasas.



Wanted: The police want to interview Bieber about what exactly occurred that day at The Commons at Calabasas Sheriff Lt. Robert Wiard says the photographer in question called 911 on Sunday and complained of pain to his chest. Wiard says the photographer was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released. He says Bieber and Gomez left before deputies arrived, so investigators want to talk to him to get his side of the story.

During the altercation, the usually complaint pop star appeared angry and frustrated and girlfriend Selena appeared to be trying to reason with him.

Helping hand: Selena rushed to help Justin retrieve his hat and shoe which flew off during the apparent altercation

TMZ claims that the paparazzo filed a police report, and alleges that according to law enforcement sources the police are investigating the incident as misdemeanour criminal battery.

While Bieber failed to keep calm during the altercation, Gomez, 19, was seen helping Justin retrieve his baseball cap and one of his high top trainers after they flew off during the incident.

She also appeared to be saying some soothing words to her beau as she chatted to him while tenderly stroking his arm to calm him down.

Lean on me: Selena held on to Justin's shoulder as the Boyfriend singer put his shoe back on

Doting girlfriend: Selena appeared to be offering Justin some soothing words following the incident

Ashamed?: Justin then walked away with his head in his hands seeming embarrassed at his behaviour

However the level-headed starlet did look a little concerned during the ordeal.

Meanwhile, Bieber had a face like thunder as he put his shoe back on while being comforted by his girlfriend.

The pop star then walked away with his head in his hands seeming somewhat embarrassed at his behaviour .

A spokesperson for Justin Bieber declined to comment when contacted by Mail Online.



Concerned: While Selena stayed level-headed, she did appear a little worried as she looked on