The Latest News by Associated Press
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Actress Felicity Huffman gets 14 days behind bars in college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman was sentenced Friday to 14 days in prison for paying $15,000 to rig her daughter’s SAT scores... More
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Judgment day for Huffman, facing possible prison for college admissions scam
BOSTON (AP) — Actress Felicity Huffman is returning to court to be sentenced for her role in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal. The “Desperate... More
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R. Kelly a no-show in court on Minnesota solicitation charge
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Singer R. Kelly was a no-show for an initial court appearance in a Minnesota case in which he is accused of offering... More
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Grand jury indicts man on capital murder for El Paso attack
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A man accused of gunning down people at a busy Walmart in El Paso last month was indicted Thursday for... More
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Severely malnourished teen’s dad, stepmom plead not guilty
CLEVELAND (AP) — A severely malnourished 13-year-old boy fed a strict vegan diet of fruit and nuts by his parents and weighing just 65 pounds... More
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Florida businessman faces sentencing in $1B Medicare fraud
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida health care executive is facing sentencing following his conviction on 20 criminal charges in what prosecutors described as a $1... More
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Reality star ‘The Situation’ scheduled to be released from prison
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — “Jersey Shore” cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is about to regain his freedom. The Federal Bureau of Prison’s website says... More
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Epstein faced 2nd probe, seen with underage girls in 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — A previously undisclosed federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein included an examination of whether he was traveling with underage girls as recently... More
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Defense attorney blames steroid abuse in severe beating
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 36-year-old man faces up to life in prison in the severe beating of his girlfriend in their Detroit-area home.... More
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Prosecutor quits after relationship with woman in case
DETROIT (AP) — A state prosecutor resigned after authorities learned “incredibly disturbing” news that he had an intimate relationship with a woman while handling her... More
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Leaders of California ministry charged with forced labor
EL CENTRO, Calif. (AP) — A dozen leaders of a California-based ministry were arrested Tuesday on charges that they used homeless people as forced labor,... More
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Antonio Brown faces rape accusations by former trainer
New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three... More
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John Hinkley, the guy who tried to kill Ronald Reagan, wants a music gig
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is interested in getting a job in the music industry, possibly in California,... More
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Father testifies for daughter charged with murdering baby
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — The father of a young woman on trial for murder in southwest Ohio says she would never hurt anyone. Scott Richardson... More
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Ex-soldier serving life for teen’s ’82 murder seeks DNA test
HONOLULU (AP) — Advocates for a former U.S. soldier convicted of the attempted rape and murder of an Army officer’s son 37 years ago are... More
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Trial to begin in 9-year-old’s killing that shocked Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — It stands as one of Chicago’s most horrific crimes, in large part because of small details that are impossible to shake: The... More
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Doctor says young woman in murder trial said she buried baby
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Defense attorneys raised questions Wednesday about whether the baby a teen mother is accused of killing was stillborn, meaning she couldn’t... More
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Jury selection to begin for Amber Guyger, who killed Botham Jean
DALLAS (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of a white former Dallas police officer charged with killing an unarmed black... More
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Authorities: Socks help solve 28-year-old cold case murder
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A pair of socks helped lead to an arrest in the killing of a Pennsylvania woman nearly 30 years ago, authorities said.... More
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Smollett’s attorneys argue city lawsuit should be tossed
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett’s attorneys have filed a motion arguing that the actor should not have to pay Chicago $130,000 for a police investigation... More
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Judge to discuss unsealing new trove of Epstein court papers
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge will discuss plans Wednesday for unsealing a new trove of court records involving sexual abuse allegations against Jeffrey... More
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April trial date set in R. Kelly’s federal case in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge Wednesday set an April 27 trial date in R. Kelly’s federal case in Chicago that accuses the R&B star of... More
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Sheriff: 14-year-old Killed his Family, Later Confesses
ELKMONT, Ala. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy admitted to killing five members of his family including his three younger siblings, Alabama authorities said Tuesday. CTSY:... More
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Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Trial on Groping Charges is Postponed
NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba Gooding Jr.’s trial on groping charges has been postponed until Oct. 10. Prosecutors said Tuesday they’re still waiting for evidence... More
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THE HARVEY WEINSTEIN SCANDAL: A NEW INDICTMENT
New Indictment. Same defendant. Same accusers. Say what? This is confusing for the sharpest of legal minds, but I’ll do my best to explain. Harvey... More
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Family of Minor League Baseball Pitcher Slain in Virginia
CHATHAM, Va. (AP) — The brother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher killed the athlete’s wife, toddler son and mother-in-law before he was captured naked... More
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Judge Ends Case against Epstein, with a Nod to the Accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge formally ended the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, but not without a final tribute to the women who spoke... More
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Judge says Loughlin, Husband Can Stick with Their Law Firm
BOSTON (AP) — Actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, will be able to continue using a law firm that recently represented... More
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Special Prosecutor Named to look into Jussie Smollett Case
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge appointed a special prosecutor Friday to look into why the Chicago state’s attorney’s office abruptly dropped the case against Jussie... More
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Teen told Uncle ‘please don’t hurt us’ Before Texas Family Shooting
HOUSTON (AP) — A young woman told jurors Tuesday that she begged her uncle “please don’t hurt us” and then began to pray before he... More