The Latest News by Associated Press
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A$AP Rocky decides not to take the stand at his assault trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky will not take the stand at his trial over two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and the defense... More
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Alexander brothers plead not guilty to sex trafficking
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 60 individuals have told investigators they were raped by one of two luxury real estate brokers or their brother, a prosecutor... More
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Homicide hearing turns into courtroom brawl in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A routine hearing in a New Mexico state courtroom devolved into chaos when three people rushed the defendant in a murder... More
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Marcus Jordan arrested in Florida on misdemeanor drug charge
MAITLAND, Fla. (AP) — The 34-year-old son of NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested early Tuesday in central Florida on a misdemeanor drug charge after police... More
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Judge throws out felony indictment in Ahmaud Arbery death case, ending trial
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge has thrown out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused... More
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A$AP Rocky accuser lashes out at ‘annoying’ defense lawyer in court
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021 testified Monday that no one involved in the... More
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Federal judge in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni case warns attorneys
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the... More
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Prosecutors: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled victim off hotel balcony
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Thursday, saying the hip-hop star scheduled for a May trial is accused... More
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Rihanna appears at A$AP Rocky’s trial as assault accuser testifies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 returns to the courthouse Friday for more cross-examination after a... More
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Rex Heuermann seeks to bar DNA evidence, wants separate trials in 7 deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings is challenging the DNA evidence against him... More
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Judge schedules retrial as ailing Harvey Weinstein begs for earlier date
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer... More
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Ex-prosecutor on trial for misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery case
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys clashed before a trial jury Tuesday over whether a former prosecutor abused her power to try to protect the men... More
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni get trial date for ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge set a March 2026 trial date on Monday and moved an initial conference from mid-February to next... More
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Marilyn Manson won’t be charged after sexual assault allegations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic... More
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UK court clears extradition of Colorado mom charged with killing kids
LONDON (AP) — A London judge on Friday rejected a U.S. mother’s challenge to be extradited to Colorado to face murder charges in the deaths of two... More
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Diddy sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against a man they said had falsely claimed to possess videos... More
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Jury seated in A$AP Rocky’s in gun-firing case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury of five men and seven women was seated Thursday for the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with... More
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Tupac Shakur death: Murder charge upheld in Duane ‘Keffe D.’ Davis case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The only suspect ever to be charged in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas has lost... More
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Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing pushed due to wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months... More
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Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s... More
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Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for... More
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NY federal judge denies bail for Alexander brothers in sex trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over two decades will remain in jail to await... More
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Lawyers for Diddy say sex acts are distorted by prosecution
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs labeled the prosecution against the hip-hop star as “sexist and puritanical” on Tuesday, saying nine recordings of sex... More
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Prosecutors back Adnan Syed’s motion to stay out of prison
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion supporting Adnan Syed’s recent request to have his sentence reduced to time served, which could ensure he remains free... More
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Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after ‘Rust’ case dismissed
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of... More
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Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser granted release from psychiatric hospital
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP/Court TV) — A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character... More
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Driver charged in death of Johnny Gaudreau, brother rejects plea offer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road... More
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New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers’ family
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new Los Angeles County District Attorney met with the Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review their bid for... More
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans acted alone, the FBI said... More
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Blake Lively accuses movie director of smear campaign to ‘destroy’ her
Actor Blake Lively sued “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack... More