In a message dated 5/2/2006 1:28:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, dstfelix@erinet.com writes: If a news crew takes photos or video, do they ask permission to use it on the news from everyone in a crowd?, or of an aledged criminal being taken off to jail? I don't think so. ... Look at is as your parents claim to public fame. Donna- Criminals and public figures (celebrities, etc.) give up the right to privacy--giving up one's right to privacy is part of doing something that is noteworthy or newsworthy. Also, the news media has a First Amendment right to publish photos as a part of their news reporting. Joan