Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit for malicious prosecution in ‘Rust’ case dismissed
The judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's lawsuit without prejudice for lack of any significant action with the claim. More
July 31, 2025
Civil Lawsuits
Civil cases refer to legal disputes between two or more parties stemming from non-criminal matters, such as contract or property disputes, personal injury claims, or family law matters like divorce and child custody.
Shannon Sharpe’s lawyer says sexual assault lawsuit is over
The woman first met Shannon Sharpe at a gym in LA in 2023 when she was 20, and a nearly two-year relationship followed, according to the lawsuit. More
July 21, 2025
Karen Read files motion to dismiss O’Keefe wrongful death suit
Karen Read's new legal team filed a motion to dismiss the civil case against her filed by John O'Keefe's family. More
July 10, 2025
Tyler Perry sued by actor Derek Dixon for sexual assault and harassment
The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by actor Derek Dixon, who appeared on Tyler Perry's 'The Oval,' seeks at least $260M in damages. More
June 18, 2025
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s suit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds
A New York judge tossed Justin Baldoni's $400 lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, but left the door open for him to refile. More
June 9, 2025
Smokey Robinson sues former housekeepers over rape allegations
Rock and roll legend Smokey Robinson filed a defamation lawsuit against four former housekeepers who are suing him. More
May 31, 2025
NH to pay Harmony Montgomery’s mother $2.25M in settlement
The state of NH reached a settlement with Crystal Sorey, who had accused social workers of ignoring signs Harmony was being abused. More
May 28, 2025
Bad Boy Artists Turn The Tables On Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs | Opening Statements Podcast
Julie Grant's top story covers Dawn Richard's testimony regarding what she views as threats from music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. More
May 22, 2025
Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50M civil lawsuit
The lawsuit says she first met Shannon Sharpe at a gym in Los Angeles in 2023 when she was 20 and a nearly two-year relationship followed. More
April 25, 2025
Riley Strain’s parents file lawsuit against his fraternity
One year after he disappeared and was found drowned, Riley Strain's parents have filed a lawsuit against his fraternity. More
March 24, 2025
Lawsuits accuse Pastor John-Paul Miller of sexually assaulting minors
Two lawsuits accuse Pastor John-Paul Miller of sexually abusing young girls through his family's church and school in the late 1990s. More
March 6, 2025
Buster Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Netflix, others to be tried in Hampton County
A judge has ordered several media outlets must stand trial in Buster Murdaugh's lawsuit, and the cases will be split between state and federal court. More
February 24, 2025
NH fights to dismiss Harmony Montgomery lawsuit amid new allegations
In an amended lawsuit, Crystal Sorey alleges that DCYF failed to respond to nearly 20 reports of abuse involving Harmony Montgomery. More
February 18, 2025
The Feud Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Vinnie Politan investigates the claims and lawsuits involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. More
February 8, 2025
Federal judge in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni case warns attorneys
Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were in court Monday repeating their claims that their adversaries weren't playing fair. More
February 4, 2025
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni get trial date for ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit
A federal judge has set a trial date for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to resolve their claims stemming from their movie 'It Ends With Us.' More
January 28, 2025
CNN Defamation Trial: Zachary Young & Nemex Enterprises Inc. v. CNN
A Florida jury found CNN guilty of defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young and awarded him $5 million in damages. More
January 17, 2025
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M
Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds in a $400 million defamation lawsuit. More
January 16, 2025
Blake Lively accuses movie director of smear campaign to ‘destroy’ her
Actress Blake Lively has accused director Justin Baldoni of 'It Ends With Us' of harassment and running a smear campaign. More
January 3, 2025
Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault, defamation suit
Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the actor after reaching a settlement. More
November 22, 2024
Judge dismisses Petito family’s lawsuit against Moab police
A Utah judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against the Moab Police Department, citing the government's immunity. More
November 20, 2024
Karen Read wins delay in civil trial against John O’Keefe’s family
The judge granted Karen Read's request to delay any depositions or discovery until after the conclusion of her second criminal trial. More
November 1, 2024
Alex Murdaugh settles the wrongful death lawsuit that sparked his fall
Disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh settled the wrongful death lawsuit brought by Mallory Beach's family after a deadly boat crash. More
October 15, 2024
YouTuber ‘Bullhorn Betty’ must stay away from Sebastian Rogers’ family, judge rules
Youtuber Andra Griffin, aka 'Bullhorn Betty,' has been ordered to stop posting stories about the family of missing teen Sebastian Rogers. More
October 11, 2024
The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery | Victim to Verdict Podcast
Ahmaud Arbery was out jogging when three white men chased and shot him multiple times. This episode examines the case, trial, and fight for justice. More
October 11, 2024
Garth Brooks names rape accuser, seeks damages in countersuit
Garth Brooks publicly named his rape accuser in a countersuit that demanded she pay him damages for emotional distress and defamation. More
October 10, 2024
Downfall of Diddy | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
In this episode of Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast, Vinnie Politan does a deep dive into the new charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. More
October 3, 2024
Woman alleges pregnancy by rape in new Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs suit
A new lawsuit alleges a woman was repeatedly raped and drugged by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and became pregnant after one encounter. More
September 30, 2024
Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan finalize divorce after six years
Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan will avoid a trial after agreeing to splitting custody and assets, but settlement details are sealed. More
September 27, 2024
Karen Read says in interview that murder case left her in ‘purgatory’
Karen Read told ABC News that she felt an 'immense sense of dread' as she searched for boyfriend John O’Keefe. More
September 9, 2024