Judge orders Ruggs back to court after missed alcohol test
Henry Ruggs is under home confinement with electronic monitoring and four-times-a-day alcohol checks. More
November 17, 2021
Celebrities on Trial
From O.J. Simpson to Johnny Depp, these celebrities found themselves in the courtroom spotlight as well.
Potential jurors get first glimpse of Ghislaine Maxwell in court
NEW YORK (AP) — Prospective jurors got their first glimpse of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite charged with helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls and women, when a judge began questioning them individually Tuesday. Wearing a black suit, Maxwell hugged her lawyers when she entered the courtroom and briefly sketched a courtroom artist who was drawing her. […] More
November 16, 2021
Jeffrey Epstein faces trial by proxy: Ghislaine Maxwell
The trial’s drama will revolve around testimony from four women who say they and others were victimized as teens from 1994 to 2004. More
November 15, 2021
Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying 1/6 subpoena
Trump ally Steve Bannon indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied congressional subpoena from House committee investigating insurrection at U.S. Capitol. More
November 12, 2021
Henry Ruggs’ lawyers argue to block medical records release
Attorneys for former Raiders Henry Ruggs bid to keep medical records away from prosecutors charging him with driving under the influence in crash that killed Vegas woman. More
November 10, 2021
Judge rejects bail for Ghislaine Maxwell in sex abuse case
Judge refused to let British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell home detention citing charges alleging Maxwell recruited TEEN girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse and her ability to flee. More
November 9, 2021
Pistorius up for parole, but he must meet victim’s parents
Eight years after he shot dead his girlfriend Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is up for parole but first he must meet with her parents. More
November 8, 2021
Jury selection starts for Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend
Defendant Ghislaine Maxwell has said she is innocent of charges alleging that she recruited teenagers who were not yet adults for Epstein to sexually abuse from 1994 to 2004, Judge Alison J. Nathan told 132 prospective jurors. More
November 4, 2021
Judge: Prince Andrew sex lawsuit trial likely in late 2022
A trial resulting from an American woman's claims that Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17 would probably occur late next year, a judge said. More
November 3, 2021
LA County to pay $2.5M to settle Kobe crash photo lawsuits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County agreed Tuesday to pay $2.5 million to two families who lost relatives in last year’s helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people. The Board of Supervisors approved a settlement of two federal lawsuits filed by the Altobelli and Mauser families alleging they suffered […] More
November 2, 2021
Mario Batali to face April trial in sexual misconduct case
Celebrity chef Mario Batali's sexual misconduct trial is set to take place April 11 2022 in Boston Municipal Court in Suffolk County Massachusetts. More
November 2, 2021
Raiders release WR Henry Ruggs III after fatal Vegas crash
Henry Ruggs III faces felony charges of driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in death and reckless driving, court records show. More
November 2, 2021
Judge: Accusers at Epstein associate trial to use pseudonyms
Accusers in upcoming trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell on charges she recruited teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse can testify using pseudonyms or first names. More
November 1, 2021
Rapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges in NYC
The rapper Fetty Wap was charged on Friday with participating in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs into the New York City region. More
October 29, 2021
Cuomo accused of groping woman, a misdemeanor sex crime
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused in a criminal complaint Thursday of committing a misdemeanor sex crime two months after he resigned under pressure in a sexual harassment scandal. More
October 29, 2021
California high court won’t hear Brad Pitt divorce appeal
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to consider Brad Pitt's appeal of a court ruling that disqualified the judge in his custody battle with Angelina Jolie. More
October 28, 2021
Judge in Prince Andrew suit says key document can be secret
2008 settlement agreement that a lawyer for Prince Andrew says would protect him against claims he sexually abused an American when she was 17 can remain secret. More
October 27, 2021
Sheriff: Movie set showed ‘some complacency’ with weapons
The news conference promises the first detailed public comments by investigators about the killing of Halyna Hutchins at a New Mexico ranch. More
October 27, 2021
Prince Andrew’s lawyer wants to keep 2009 legal deal sealed
Prince Andrew's lawyer asks New York judge to keep sealed 2009 legal agreement he says protects the prince against a lawsuit's claims he sexually assaulted an American woman under age 18. More
October 26, 2021
Potential legal woes mount after ‘Rust’ shooting tragedy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alec Baldwin the actor, who pulled the trigger on a prop gun while filming “Rust” in New Mexico and unwittingly killed a cinematographer and injured a director, likely won’t be held criminally or civilly liable for the tragedy. But Alec Baldwin the producer might be, along with several others in […] More
October 26, 2021
Baldwin was told gun was ‘cold’ before movie set shooting
Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer court records released show. More
October 22, 2021
House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt
House voted to hold Steve Bannon -- longtime ally and aide to Donald Trump -- in contempt of Congress for defying subpoena from committee investigating violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. More
October 21, 2021
Judge won’t bar public from Ghislaine Maxwell jury selection
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to block public and media from jury selection in her New York City trial on charges she recruited teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. More
October 21, 2021
R. Kelly’s Chicago trial on federal sex charges set Aug. 1
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered R&B superstar R. Kelly to stand trial in Chicago on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges next year. More
October 20, 2021
Vegas lawyers: 2 sides to Flavor Flav domestic battery case
Entertainer Flavor Flav will fight a misdemeanor domestic battery charge stemming from a scuffle with his girlfriend at home in suburban Las Vegas. More
October 19, 2021
Cuba Gooding Jr. faces February trial in NYC groping case
Cuba Gooding Jr. will go on trial in February in his New York City groping case, a judge said Monday. More
October 18, 2021
Judge firms up trial date for Smollett, won’t dismiss case
A judge denied a last-ditch effort to dismiss charges against Jussie Smollett, who is accused of lying to Chicago police. More
October 15, 2021
Cher sues heirs of Sonny Bono over song and record revenue
Cher has sued the widow of her former musical partner and ex-husband Sonny Bono over royalties for Sonny and Cher songs including "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On." More
October 14, 2021
Jan. 6 panel sets vote on contempt charges against Bannon
Congressional committee investigating Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied subpoena. More
October 14, 2021
Artist sues newly freed Bill Cosby over 1990 hotel encounter
Bill Cosby accuser artist Lili Bernard filed suit over a 1990 hotel room encounter in Atlantic City New Jersey before the state's two-year window to file older sexual assault claims expires. More
October 14, 2021