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Years in the making, R. Kelly sex abuse trial gets underway
Years in the making, R. Kelly sex abuse trial gets underway

By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B star R. Kelly is a predator who lured girls, boys and young women with his fame and dominated them physically, sexually and psychologically, a prosecutor said Wednesday, while a defense lawyer warned jurors they’ll have to sift through lies from accusers with agendas to find the truth. […] More

August 18, 2021

After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly
After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly

By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the 1996 sing-along hit that became an inspirational anthem played at school graduations, weddings and in advertisements. Or possibly for a stinging parody by comedian Dave Chappelle. But starting this week, what prosecutors say was a […] More

August 17, 2021

Man charged with wrong-way LA crash that killed girlfriend
Man charged with wrong-way LA crash that killed girlfriend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A murder charge was filed Monday against a man that prosecutors say tried to kill his girlfriend and four children by driving the wrong way on a Los Angeles freeway. Cesar Iban Torres, 31, also was charged with attempted murder, child abuse and other crimes for last Thursday’s crash on Interstate […] More

August 17, 2021

Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet
Britney Spears’ dad will exit conservatorship, but not yet

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Thursday that he is planning to step down from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years, but his departure is not imminent. James Spears filed legal documents saying that while there are […] More

August 13, 2021