As much as people would like to think that the celebrities victimized by the nude photo scandal are over it, that's not the case at all. In fact, they are just getting started with their wrath...and next in line is Google.
Los Angeles entertainment lawyer, Marty Singer, said in a letter addressed to the company that the its conduct was "despicable and reprehensible" and that they did not "act expeditiously and responsibly" over the hacking of the iCloud accounts of the celebrities involved. According to Yahoo!, the lawyer didn't indicate who he is representing, but he is challenging Google in behalf of Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Upton and a few moreHe also accused Google of "making millions from the victimization of women."
He continued in his letter, "As a result of your blatantly unethical behavior, Google is exposed to significant liability and both compensatory and punitive damages that could well exceed $100 million."
"Because the victims are celebrities with valuable publicity rights you do nothing - nothing but collect millions of dollars in advertising revenue - as you seek to capitalize on this scandal rather than quash it."
The latest in the round of naked photo leaks include Rihanna, with two topless images; and of Amber Heard with over 50, one of which has a message for her fiancée, according to TMZ. Other celebrities include Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Bosworth, and Hope Solo.
Marty, who is reportedly defending over a dozen of the affected celebrities, has not divulged which of them are involved in this particular lawsuit. But according to Yahoo!, he is challenging Google in behalf of Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Kate Upton and a few more celebrities.
Yahoo! reports that Google has already provided an official response to such claims. A spokesperson for the companys said, "We've removed tens of thousands of pictures -- within hours of the requests being made -- and we have closed hundreds of accounts. The Internet is used for many good things. Stealing people's private photos is not one of them."
Issue about fair use and copyright also play considerable roles in Google's approach to the issue. The article said that Google has already taken a different approach in regards to taking down the photos -- they can remove items as soon as they receive valid copyright notices.
But whether or not Google is doing what they can, for Singer and the celebrities he represents, the company is not acting sufficiently and is therefore liable for the damages inflicted on the victims.
Since the leaks, some celebrities preferred not to comment, while others took the issue to Twitter. Jennifer Lawrence was among the first to contact authorities regarding the images.
The celebrity who seemed unaffected by the targeted attacks, however, is Cameron Diaz, who, according to The Daily Mail, expressed her thoughts over the scandal while promoting her latest movie, "Sex Tape."
She said, "Whoever has done it, they will be caught and made examples of. This can happen to anyone. If these guys can do it to this group of people then everyone's vulnerable to it."