Adnan Ghalib is a British paparazzo born in Afghanistan. Ghalib works for a photo agency and often takes pictures of celebrities. He is rumored to have been romantically linked to Britney Spears.Metro: Adnan: Britney and I are dating (February 10, 2009)
Ram Moskowitz filed suit against Ghalib on April 13, 2009, after claims that Ghalib hit him with his car. Maskowitz was reportedly trying to serve papers to Ghalib concerning Britney Spears' restraining order when the incident occurred. He was said to have suffered cuts, abrasions and a broken wrist.TMZ: Britney's Ex Sued Over Car Attack (April 16, 2009)
Restraining Order
Ghalib was ordered by a judge on March 18, 2009, to stay away from Britney Spears for three years. A temporary restraining order was previously in place prohibiting him from having contact with the pop star.TMZ: Adnan Must Stay Clear of Britney... For Years (March 18, 2009)
Assault Charges
TMZ.com reported on February 12, 2009, that Ghalib is being investigated for felony assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly tried to hit a process server with his car. The process server was trying to serve Ghalib with legal papers in connection with his restraining order case.TMZ: Britney Spears' Ex Under Felony Investigation (February 12, 2009) Media sources reported on February 25th, that there was a warrant out for Ghalib's arrest. He was charged with three felonies; assault with a deadly weapon, battery and hit and run. Ghalib is facing up to seven years in prison if convicted or possible deportation to Afghanistan.TMZ: Britney's Ex Charged with Three Felonies (February 25, 2009) HollyScoop: Adnan Ghalib Faces Deportation (March 12, 2009)
Adnan Ghalib and Britney Spears
It was rumored that Ghalib was romantically linked to pop singer Britney Spears. The two supposedly spent the night together at a Palm Springs, California, hotel during the pop star's now-infamous wild weekend. Ghalib and Spears reportedly split in March of 2008 as a result of Spears discovering text messages from another woman, Amanda Pagel, on Ghalib's cell phone.Hollywood Gossip: Britney Spears, Adnan Ghalib (March 3, 2008)
Adnan Ghalib Stabbed
Ghalib was reportedly stabbed in the arm by an unknown person on April 12, 2008, at a Los Angeles nightclub. He was treated for the stab wound along with facial lacerations and a black eye. Some are speculating that his stabbing was just a publicity stunt since there are no photos or police reports relating to the incident.Mail Online: Adnan Ghalib stabbed (April 14, 2008)
Sex Tape
It was first reported on May 20, 2008, that Ghalib has a sex tape of himself with Spears. According to reports, he has about two hours of prolonged foreplay and actual sex footage shot in Mexico. Spears is said to be wearing a pink wig in the video. Ghalib is said to be selling the tape to the highest bidder.Daily Telegraph: Pink Brit in new sex-tape (May 21, 2008)
On September 29, 2008, it was reportedly that Ghalib still claims to have the tape and is still trying to sell it.PerezHilton: There's A Britney Sex Tape (September 29, 2008)