Russell Brand enters plea in London rape case
When the charges were announced last month, Russell Brand said that he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence. More
May 31, 2025
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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
Threats of murder, plot to kill Kid Cudi and violence: Week 3 in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial
Violence, threats and rape were the theme of trial this week as former employees detailed violent assaults and a culture of fear. More
May 30, 2025
‘The Punisher,’ high heels and a car bomb: Week 2 of Diddy’s Sex Trafficking Trial
Explosive testimony in court featured rapper Kid Cudi describing his car being blown up and 'The Punisher' taking the stand. More
May 23, 2025
Holly Bobo’s killer in court asking for new trial
Zachary Adams was sentenced to life without parole for Holly Bobo's murder, but wants a new trial after another Jason Autry said he lied. More
May 23, 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
Smokey Robinson under criminal probe for rape, sexual assault allegations
LA County Sheriff's Dept. opens criminal investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against Motown legend Smokey Robinson. More
May 16, 2025
Key moments from week 1 in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Week 1 in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal sex trafficking trial was focused on testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. More
May 16, 2025
Officer who responded to Diddy and Cassie Ventura’s hotel room testifies
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that could land him in prison for at least 15 years if convicted on all charges. More
May 12, 2025
70-year-old man charged in murder-for-hire plot of ‘sex-slave’ victim
Andrew Mustapick was scheduled to be sentenced next month after signing a no-contest plea deal for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. More
May 11, 2025
Opening statements expected Monday in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial
On Friday, the judge granted a request by defense lawyers to delay until Monday the final step in the jury selection process. More
May 9, 2025
Lawsuit: Rachel Morin’s mother and sister are keeping money from her kids
Rachel Morin's mother and sister are accused of fraud in a lawsuit that alleges her children have not received money from a trust that was meant for them. More
May 8, 2025
Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says rape allegations are ‘vile’ and ‘false’
Smokey Robinson's lawyer calls allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from 4 former housekeepers "vile" and "false." More
May 8, 2025
Ex-model testifies Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her at 16 and 19
Ex-model Kaja Sokola testified that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16-years-old and again when she was 19. More
May 8, 2025
Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape
Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege he repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped them while they worked for him. More
May 6, 2025
Diddy ‘a little nervous’ as jury selection gets underway in trial
Diddy told the judge at one point that he was 'a little nervous' as he requested a bathroom break during jury selection. More
May 6, 2025
Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: ‘He did that to me’
Harvey Weinstein is charged with sexually assaulting Miriam Haley and another woman, Kaja Sokola, and raping a third, Jessica Mann. More
May 3, 2025
Russell Brand makes first court appearance in London rape case
Russell Brand did not enter a plea. The alleged offenses took place between 1999 and 2005. The accusers have not been identified. More
May 2, 2025
Virginia Giuffre, outspoken Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse accuser, has died
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, has died. She was 41. More
April 25, 2025
Strangling death of 20-year-old woman with autism recorded on voicemail
Walter Martinez pleaded guilty to 1st-degree murder in the death of Kayla Hamilton, an autistic woman, and sentenced to 70 years in prison. More
April 25, 2025
Stephan Sterns testifies at hearing trying to suppress cell phone evidence
Stephan Sterns' attorneys say his phone was searched and seized illegally, and want all evidence from it tossed from the case. More
April 23, 2025
Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ request to delay May 5 trial
The sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs will proceed as scheduled in early May despite claims they need an extra time to prepare. More
April 17, 2025
Jury finds man accused in Rachel Morin’s murder guilty of all charges
Victor Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of all charges in the August 2023 rape and murder of Rachel Morin. More
April 15, 2025
Kentucky teacher accused of soliciting teen to kill her husband
Elena Bardin is accused of soliciting a teenager to kill her husband after sending the child explicit images of herself. More
April 4, 2025
British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault
British police have charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault against four women, which allegedly took place between 1999 and 2005. More
April 4, 2025
Trial of Rachel Morin’s accused killer begins this week
The trial of the man trial accused of murdering Rachel Morin begins this week. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez faces life in prison if convicted. More
April 3, 2025
What Do Stephan Sterns’ Jail Calls Reveal? | VPI Podcast
Vinnie Politan analyzes jail calls from Stephan Sterns to his parents discussing finding Madeline Soto dead and the charges he's facing in her death. More
April 2, 2025
Gary Busey To Appear In Court For Arraignment | Opening Statements Podcast
Actor Gary Busey is due to appear in court on charges of sexual misconduct. One year after Riley Strain disappeared a new lawsuit targets his fraternity. More
March 28, 2025
Man accused of holding women captive as ‘sex slaves’ ordered to stand trial
Austin Chronister is charged with human trafficking, false imprisonment and two counts of second-degree assault. More
March 26, 2025
Gary Busey back in court on sexual contact charges
Actor Gary Busey is accused of inappropriately touching at least three women at a horror movie convention in August 2022. More
March 24, 2025