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fromRingside News
2 days ago

Former TNA Star Rhaka Khan Hit With Felony and Multiple Misdemeanor Charges After NYC Arrest

Biggers faces six charges across two cases for allegedly refusing to leave a Midtown Manhattan apartment, escalating from a trespassing call to felony charges.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Tesla's ability to sell cars in California hangs in the balance after a weeklong 'high-stakes' court hearing

California DMV accuses Tesla of misleading consumers about its Full Self-Driving technology.
#immigration
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Unmasking Richard Brennan: how rapist former priest kept his dark crimes hidden while living in US

Richard Brennan was previously admired for his hospital and church work before his history of abuse was revealed.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

LeBron James Not Happy With AI Videos Showing Him Pregnant

LeBron James' attorneys sent a cease and desist to the AI platform FlickUp for creating videos of him in absurd scenarios without consent.
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Alina Habba Is So Back, Baby - Above the Law

Habba had no prosecutorial experience before Trump tapped her in March to lead the US Attorney's Office in her home state. Her greatest claim to fame was losing her boss $88 million in damages in the E. Jean Carroll defamation cases and $364 million in civil fraud penalties.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Two lovers bonded over war and troubled marriages. It allegedly ended with Hayward murder-for-hire

Razma Mohammed-Ibrahim faces life charges for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband, Parwiz Assar, influenced by her traumatic past and a secret affair.
#abortion-rights
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

Television
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Less Than Candid Camera

Shannon's reactions align with the seriousness of being recorded without consent, making her feel justified.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Chris Cuomo Asks Trump Lawyer Why the President's Surrogates Keep Using Fox News' If Murdoch Is Now the Enemy

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Chris Cuomo Asks Trump Lawyer Why the President's Surrogates Keep Using Fox News' If Murdoch Is Now the Enemy

#fraud
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Ex-DBI Commission President Rodrigo Santos Gets Fined $1.4 Million Over City Fraud Cases

fromFortune
1 week ago
Business

A one-time '40 under 40' rising star in fashion pleads not guilty to charges she allegedly cheated investors out of $300 million

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Ex-DBI Commission President Rodrigo Santos Gets Fined $1.4 Million Over City Fraud Cases

fromFortune
1 week ago
Business

A one-time '40 under 40' rising star in fashion pleads not guilty to charges she allegedly cheated investors out of $300 million

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Varsity Blues': Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back advising students now with a court-ordered disclaimer

William Rick Singer is now working as an admissions advisor after serving prison time for operating a college admissions scam.
fromKqed
6 days ago

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Ends Transgender Care | KQED

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has ceased its gender-affirming care for nearly 3,000 patients due to federal pressure.
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

Roy Black's death is not linked to Epstein scandal, his family says

Roy Black, a renowned Miami criminal defense attorney and member of Jeffrey Epstein's legal team, died at 80 after battling a terminal illness for several months.
Miami
#meta-platforms
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The nightmare of the Gonzalez brothers, detained at Alligator Alcatraz for a traffic ticket: Their civil rights are being violated'

Traffic violations led to the arrest of Carlos and Oscar, resulting in their detention while facing significant barriers to legal representation and family contact.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Police Use Busted Facial Recognition System, Arrest Random Man and Accuse Him of Horrible Crime

Dillon was charged with attempting to lure a child based on facial recognition software that inaccurately identified him as a 93 percent match to a suspect.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Researcher threatens X with lawsuit after falsely linking him to French probe

X is under investigation by French authorities for alleged data tampering and fraud, amid concerns about impartiality and bias in the inquiry.
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Children's National Hospital caves under Trump's pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Children's National Hospital caves under Trump's pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! I Recognized the Woman in a Risque Video Sent to Me. Unfortunately, I Think I Know Who Leaked It.

Revenge porn can have devastating effects on victims, and there is limited legal protection.
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mikel Arteta 100%' sure Arsenal followed right processes over Thomas Partey

Arsenal followed the correct processes in the case of Thomas Partey, charged with serious crimes.
#thomas-partey
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
Arsenal

'Arsenal followed right processes over Partey'

Mikel Arteta is "100%" confident Arsenal followed correct procedures concerning Thomas Partey's legal situation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Arsenal

Thomas Partey: the former Arsenal midfielder facing five rape charges

Thomas Partey faces serious legal charges following his departure from Arsenal, impacting his future in football.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Firm Wants Lawyers To Defend Their Office Time - See Generally - Above the Law

Kirkland's management is seeking feedback from associates regarding adherence to office policies, indicating a desire for improved compliance and engagement within the firm.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Granddaughter 'left heartbroken' after solicitor's misconduct led to pensioner's 19,000 nursing home bill going unpaid

Granddaughter of Patrick Barrett faced heartbreak due to serious failings by a lawyer, preventing her from accessing funds to pay nursing home bills. Patrick Barrett, who suffered from dementia, owed up to €19,000 in fees, but compassion from nursing home operators allowed him to stay despite financial struggles.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Davis Polk associate says he was fired after refusing to stop publishing columns on legal issues

An associate at Davis Polk was fired for publishing columns on legal issues, citing internal policy restrictions on employee speech.
#rashee-rice
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

The role fake Viagra played in a 70-year-old Miami doctor losing his license

Dr. Hugo Romeu sold counterfeit Viagra and falsified documents, leading to a prison sentence and license revocation.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Florida Woman Arrested and Jailed for a Week Over Brown Grass-and Her HOA Was Behind It

Disputes with HOAs can escalate to criminal charges, as evidenced by Irena Green's experience involving minor property violations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Luigi Mangione has an issue with another health insurance company - and it's not UnitedHealthcare

Prosecutors unlawfully accessed Luigi Mangione's confidential medical records due to improper communication with Aetna.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

Chetrits mismanaged Williamsburg hotel, lender says in foreclosure suit

The Chetrit family is facing potential foreclosure and allegations of mismanagement at a Williamsburg hotel property, with a lender requesting a receiver due to multiple defaults.
Real estate
fromKqed
1 week ago

'No Sanctuary Anywhere': Border Patrol Raids Strike Heart of California Capitol | KQED

There is no sanctuary city in Sacramento or California; Border Patrol aims to secure the area.
New York City
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Yonkers teacher accused of harassing student with texts and sexual overtures

A physical education teacher was arrested for months of harassment towards a female student, including inappropriate messages and behavior.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle tag over fears he may abscond as coup trial nears end

Jair Bolsonaro faces legal restrictions and potential punishment for alleged coup attempts following backlash after losing the 2022 election.
#copyright-law
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
US news

Retro Gaming YouTuber Is Being Investigated By Authorities For Reviewing Third-Party Handhelds

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds

fromGameSpot
1 week ago
US news

Retro Gaming YouTuber Is Being Investigated By Authorities For Reviewing Third-Party Handhelds

fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

YouTuber Threatened With Jail Time For Reviewing Retro Gaming Handhelds

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Women Who Were "Tradwives" And Got Divorced Are Sharing How And Why They Left Their Marriages, And It's Both Eye-Opening And Infuriating

A parent has not paid child support for nearly a year while having a stable job and partner.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Let Women Drive a Little Over the Speed Limit

Watson reportedly got the ticket in July of last year after she was clocked driving eight miles over the speed limit. Just eight miles!
Women
fromVulture
1 week ago

Wait, Is This Why Sylvanian Drama Disappeared?

Sylvanian Drama faces a copyright lawsuit from Epoch Company for its dramatized content using Sylvanian Families dolls.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Addison pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case

Jordan Addison pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, 'wet reckless', in a DUI case, which involves alcohol and leads to 12 months probation and additional penalties.
National Football League
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Two developments in the Sheriff Corpus scandal

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has renewed her legal battle against the Board of Supervisors by filing a lawsuit in a different court to prevent her removal from office.
California
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police warn protesters supporting Palestine Action will be arrested ahead of mass demonstration

Support for Palestine Action during upcoming protests may lead to arrest.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

They Tried to Kill Him!' Rogan Reveals What Convinced Him to Interview Trump

There was a bunch of things that happened... the case with the bookkeeping error or the bookkeeping, whatever it was, the misdemeanor that they had charged him with 34 felonies for, which isn't even a felony. It's a misdemeanor... It should have been a campaign contribution.
US politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin: "I Really Seriously Don't Really Do That Much Wrong Things"

Wes Scantlin claims media exaggerates his legal troubles, stating his main goal is to stay out of trouble and that he tries not to do wrong.
#child-abuse
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Police Recommend Felony Charge for Influencer Emilie Kiser's Husband in Son's Drowning Death

fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Plans to Hand Taxpayer Data to Homeland Security to Speed Up Deportations

ICE seeks unprecedented access to taxpayer data for deportations through IRS.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen Colbert Absolutely Nukes CBS's Parent Company for Giving Trump a Big Fat Bribe'

Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump is seen as a significant bribe by Stephen Colbert.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

Epstein Files Fiasco Continues to Be Weird and Entertaining, GOP Congressman Sued Over Unpaid Rent, and Lotuses Hit Peak Bloom - Washingtonian

The Trump administration's plan significantly reduces the Education Department's workforce and faces lawsuits over withheld educational funding.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Summons servers' hunt for Conor McGregor called off after lawyer agrees to respond to US sexual assault civil lawsuit

A civil lawsuit has been filed against Conor McGregor alleging that he sexually assaulted a woman in a men's bathroom at an NBA finals game.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Berlin doctor on trial accused of murdering 15 patients

A Berlin doctor faces trial for the alleged murders of 15 palliative care patients, with severe charges and possible lifetime imprisonment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

SF and Oakland police illegally shared license plate data with federal agencies: report

Police in San Francisco and Oakland illegally shared license plate reader data with federal authorities, violating state law.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi Dismisses Charges Against Surgeon Who Faked Covid-19 Cards

Pam Bondi intervened to halt the trial of Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, accused of serious COVID vaccine fraud.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump says he's 'giving serious consideration to taking away' Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship

Trump considers revoking Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship despite legal prohibitions against such actions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

1996 Menendez conviction questioned amid brothers' fight to be released from prison

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ordered the district attorney to explain why exculpatory evidence was withheld from the jury during the Menendez brothers' second trial.
US news
fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago

Council's 70k error stayed hidden for years, until one man refused to back down

Steve Dally faced a £70,000 charge after Waverley Borough Council misclassified a minor amendment to his planning permission as a new build, causing significant distress. 'I was blindsided,' he stated.
Renovation
#cybersecurity
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Olson: Artificial intelligence's mental health costs are adding up

Engagement with AI platforms like ChatGPT is leading to concerning mental health issues, including critical thinking skill decline, loneliness, and psychotic episodes in some users.
Mental health
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Winchester man pleads guilty to secretly taping teenage girls

James Fantini, 56, pleaded guilty to secretly videotaping three 15-year-old girls getting undressed and showering at a Winchester home, resulting in serious charges.
US politics
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Port of Oakland votes to rename airport 2nd time in a year, but SFO thinks it doesn't fly

Rebranding Oakland Airport as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport aims to attract more travelers, despite ongoing legal challenges and mixed public opinions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on domestic violence charge in Florida

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis was arrested in Florida on domestic violence charges stemming from an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

How Trans Prisoners Are Dealing With The Trump Administration's Attacks | Defector

Transgender inmates face severe restrictions on gender-affirming care and items after an executive order by Trump.
#chris-brown
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

'Reasonable Doubt' cast teases what's ahead for season 3

Season three of "Reasonable Doubt" promises intense drama and new characters amidst ongoing legal battles and personal challenges.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Former Melrose firefighter who stole dead teen's identity sentenced to prison

Prosecutors detailed how Truong Nguyen, 50, evaded deportation and accountability for other alleged crimes for the better part of two decades, in part by using the stolen identity.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Litigious Company Demands Removal Of A Tweet Linking To An Article About How Litigious They Are - Above the Law

Cloud Innovation's legal threat over a shared link to a Medium article highlights questionable defamation claims in digital communications.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Ex-Jags' employee faces theft charges in Florida

A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee, Amit Patel, stole over $22 million for gambling, now facing state grand theft charges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Charges dropped against Atlanta journalist detained by Ice

Charges against journalist Mario Guevara have been dropped due to insufficient evidence, while immigration custody status remains unchanged.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

49ers WR Demarcus Robinson pleads no contest to misdemeanor DUI

Demarcus Robinson pleaded no contest to a DUI charge, receiving probation and mandated alcohol and other programs.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Correction: Murder convictions imperiled as scrutiny of embattled Oakland police homicide detective grows

Oakland police Det. Phong Tran has been accused of witness coercion and bribery, facing multiple charges but has not been convicted.
#carlo-ancelotti
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Ex Real Madrid boss sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion

Carlo Ancelotti has been sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud, fined over €386,000 but may avoid serving time.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to prison in Spain over tax fraud

Carlo Ancelotti received a one-year suspended sentence and a fine for tax fraud committed during his tenure as Real Madrid manager.
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

1-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While Mom Allegedly Gets Lip Injections at Spa

Maya Hernandez, 20, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty after leaving her two young sons alone in a hot car while she received a cosmetic procedure.
US politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 weeks ago

South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree

A South Korean court approved the arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law charges, citing concerns about evidence destruction. Yoon is now detained.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Biglaw Firm Dragged Into Case Accusing Client Of Whitewashing Sketchy Investments - Above the Law

"We had nothing to do with this horrible murder." NSO's CEO made this statement following the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, expressing a denial of involvement.
Privacy professionals
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Protected Bike Lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn Can be Removed, Judge Says

The city will remove portions of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg following a court ruling.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

X User Threatens Lawsuit After Elon Musk's Grok' AI Gives Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Break Into His House and Rape Him

AI assistant Grok on X provided violent and sexual instructions, prompting a potential lawsuit from user Will Stancil.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Volodymyr Zelensky's Clothing Has Sparked a Polymarket Rebellion

Polymarket's credibility is questioned following issues with prediction market resolutions that led to user dissatisfaction and potential legal action.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Tiger King' cat wrangler 'Doc' Antle faces up to 10 years in prison in South Carolina sentencing

Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after pleading guilty in November 2023. His sentence is the final true-life chapter of the Tiger King saga.
US news
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Use Clear Language to Mitigate Disputes in Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing poses risks that can be mitigated by well-drafted agreements, outlining brand approval, exclusivity, and confidentiality.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

The Indo Daily: The bankrupt Dublin Jeweller, the fake gems and the missing diamonds

Empress Fine Jewels, run by Shuwan Li, faced bankruptcy with debts of €1.5m and was involved in legal issues over stolen rings worth nearly €35,000.
E-Commerce
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Tottenham teen returns home after being jailed in Dubai for having sex with girl

Marcus from Tottenham was imprisoned in Dubai for a year due to a relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London teenager, 18, released from Dubai jail after receiving royal pardon

Marcus Fakana received a royal pardon after serving time in a Dubai jail for a sexual relationship with a minor.
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