Celeb Trials of 2021: Jussie Smollett
A jury found 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett guilty of five of the six charges against him, regarding a staged racist, anti-gay attack. More
December 22, 2021
From O.J. Simpson to Johnny Depp, these celebrities found themselves in the courtroom spotlight as well.
A jury found 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett guilty of five of the six charges against him, regarding a staged racist, anti-gay attack. More
December 22, 2021
Although his conviction was overturned, Bill Cosby was the first celebrity convicted of sexual misconduct in the #MeToo era. More
December 22, 2021
In September of 2021, a jury found Grammy R&B star R. Kelly guilty of all charges in his federal sex abuse trial and could be... More
December 22, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell will spend Christmas — and her 60th birthday — in jail without a resolution to her sex trafficking trial as a jury ended... More
December 22, 2021
Four alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell testified during the State's case-in-chief. Federal prosecutors allege Maxwell created a network of underage victims for... More
December 21, 2021
The jury deliberating at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial finished its first full day of deliberations Tuesday without reaching a verdict, having asked to review the testimony... More
December 21, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Scripps News Salt Lake City) — A federal grand jury has indicted former Olympic speedskater and Utah resident Allison Baver on nine... More
December 20, 2021
The initial case against 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett represented a 'major failure of operations,' according to the special prosecutor. More
December 20, 2021
The prosecutor told jurors that Maxwell was a "posh, smiling age-appropriate woman” who provided cover for Epstein's “creepy” behavior. More
December 20, 2021
The case for and against Ghislaine Maxwell has been made, and as soon as Monday, her fate will rest squarely in the jury's hands. More
December 20, 2021
Rock icon Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from a New Year's Eve 2019 altercation with... More
December 17, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell's defense called another of Jeffrey Epstein's one-time paramours to the stand Friday: a former Miss Sweden, New York City doctor and tabloid fixture... More
December 17, 2021
Maxwell's lawyers called their first witnesses -- including Maxwell's former assistant and a memory expert -- as the defense began to present its case. More
December 16, 2021
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Thursday issued a search warrant for Alec Baldwin's cell phone, saying it could hold evidence that might be... More
December 16, 2021
Several judges on the panel appeared open to considering reversing Weinstein’s conviction and ordering a new trial. More
December 16, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell's trial will resume with the defense calling its own witnesses in federal court in Manhattan. More
December 16, 2021
The Chicago Blackhawks have settled a lawsuit by a former player who said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach during the team's 2010... More
December 15, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell has denied allegations from multiple women that she helped the millionaire Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. More
December 15, 2021
The former football player, actor, acquitted murder defendant and convicted armed robber was granted credit for good behavior and released from parole. More
December 14, 2021
The woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities blame on ex-Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III driving drunk at racetrack speeds burned to... More
December 14, 2021
O.J. Simpson is a free man. The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted... More
December 14, 2021
The only Black juror on Jussie Smollett's jury said he couldn't get past what he did not do after attackers looped a noose around his... More
December 14, 2021
The prosecution rested in the sex trafficking case of Jeffrey Epstein's confidante. More
December 10, 2021
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors completed presenting their case against Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday, after a More
December 10, 2021
A jury's guilty verdict that Jussie Smollett faked a racist and homophobic attack isn't the end of court for the former 'Empire' actor. More
December 10, 2021
Accuser at sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell testified Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein forced themselves on her during 1996 visit to financier's sprawling New Mexico ranch... More
December 10, 2021
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was convicted on five of six charges he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself. More
December 10, 2021
His attorney declared Smollett's innocence after the jury found him guilty on five of six counts of disorderly conduct for lying to police. More
December 9, 2021
The sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell was paused Thursday after it was announced an attorney on the case had gotten sick. More
December 9, 2021
Ex-boyfriend of woman who says she was paid to give sexual favors to Jeffrey Epstein starting at age 14 corroborated parts of her account at... More
December 8, 2021