Sean Penn given a three years probation for beating a paparazzi

Sean Penn was sentenced to three years probation for assaulting a photographer Jordan Dawes. According to the Associated Press, winner of two Oscars would hold 300 hours of community service and undergo anger management.
There is, however, that the 49-year-old Penn may be exempt from work, taking into account the assistance he provided to earthquake victims in Haiti.

The court also ordered the actor not to approach them battered paparazzi closer than 100 yards (90 meters).

It is noted that Penn himself was not present at the meeting. His interests were represented by counsel.

The incident, for which the actor was judged to have occurred in October 2009 in Los Angeles.As told police doses, he photographed Sean Penn in the parking lot. The actor did not like: he went to the photographer and punched him several times.

In addition, according to dose, Penn threatened to kill him.

Beaten photographer also filed a civil suit against the actor. He has not yet considered.