Topless Cameron Diaz pictures stopped from being sold

A Los Angeles photographer was barred yesterday from selling topless photos of actress Cameron Diaz that were taken before she became famous.

John Rutter was issued with a permanent court injunction that also prevents him from publicising the photos in any way or keeping them in his possession.

Rutter has been charged with attempted extortion for allegedly demanding US$3.3 million ($5.2 million) from the Charlie's Angels star.