Justin Bieber compares accident to Princess Diana death

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Justin Bieber has compared his treatment by paparazzi in LA to that experienced by Princess Diana.

The 20-year-old accused photographers of acting "recklessly" after an incident in Hollywood.

The singer's Ferrari reportedly hit the car of a photographer driving in front of him.

"There should be laws against what I just experienced. We should have learned from the death of Princess Diana," he tweeted.

"I don't have a problem with Paparazzi but when they act recklessly they put us all in danger."

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The singer has caused controversy with his comments and actions in the past, including saying that he hoped Anne Frank would have been a fan of his music and taking pictures posing next to a war crimes shrine in Japan.

Last month, the Canadian was sentenced to two years' probation after pleading no contest to a vandalism charge after he threw eggs at his neighbour's home.

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The Californian court also ordered him to pay $80,000 (£47,000) in damages, do five days of community service and complete an anger management programme.

Bieber, 20, wasn't in court for the arraignment.

He's facing a separate assault charge after being accused of hitting a limousine driver on the back of the head.

Earlier this month Bieber made a $50,000 (£30,000) donation to a youth charity as part of a plea deal to settle his Miami drink-driving case.

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