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Yesterday at 2:03 p.m.
Diddy’s Open Secrets The rap mogul shook off decades of rumored bad behavior with wholesome PR revamps.
the law
Yesterday at 11:03 a.m.
The Yesterday Lawsuit Was Not Here to Stay It’s another tough break for de Armas stans.
Justice Department Will File Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Live Nation has been under fire for exorbitant ticket fees and lack of adequate customer service.
Rust Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Sentenced to 18 Months“You alone turned a safe weapon into a lethal weapon,” the judge said.
By Victoria Bekiempis
Rebecca Alter
trump on trial
Apr. 15, 2024
Free the Trump Trial Transcripts The New York court system’s maddening lack of transparency is about to be a national embarrassment — unless the state’s chief judges intervene.
where’s the beef?
Apr. 12, 2024
John Oates Has ‘Moved On’ From Daryl Hall “We’re old guys. We deserve to be allowed to do whatever we want to do.”
Donald Trump’s Trial Is a Rorschach Test Is it criminal accountability or prosecutorial overreach? That’s in the eye of the beholder.
from the archives
Apr. 11, 2024
O.J. and the Untouchables: Getting Away With It White or Black, if you’ve got the bucks, you can duck the heat. Notes on a modern-day rite of passage.
By Tad Friend
rap music on trial
Apr. 10, 2024
Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO Case An investigator for the prosecution has been accused of sexually harassing a witness.
A Handgun for Christmas Why were James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty for their son’s mass shooting?
Jonathan Majors Sentenced to a Program in Domestic-Violence Case “He is not sorry, he has not accepted responsibility, and he will do this again and he will hurt other women,” Grace Jabbari said at the sentencing.
How on Earth Do You Pick a Jury for a Trump Trial? It’s tough but doable, and prosecutors should like the results.
live to tell
Apr. 4, 2024
Madonna Is a Little Hung Up Over Concert Lawsuit She filed to dismiss the case, claiming that a late concert isn’t a “cognizable injury.”
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Expensive Lawsuit Over Cheap Rosé, Explained Jolie’s lawyers claim Pitt wouldn’t let her sell her shares of the winery if she didn’t sign a “more onerous” NDA on their relationship.
The Neptunes Are in Retrograde Chad Hugo said partner Pharrell Williams of “has committed fraud” over the group’s trademarks.
respect the classics
Apr. 1, 2024
What’s Going on With Marvin Gaye’s Unreleased Belgian Music? Sixty-six demos have turned up — but they’re currently in legal limbo.
The Complete History of Ezra Miller’s Controversial Career From kidnapping allegations to an apparently recasted role in Invincible.
The Texas Immigration Law Is Doomed SB-4 makes for compelling political theater, but the Supreme Court will reject it.
Christine Quinn Files Restraining Order Against Husband The filing details what Quinn says happened before Christian Dumontet’s first arrest.
Everything Diddy Has Left or Been Dropped From So Far After previously stepping down as chairman, he has reportedly now sold all of his shares of Revolt TV.
Anna Delvey’s Frenemy Is Still Suing Netflix for Defamation A judge has ruled that Rachel Williams’s lawsuit over her depiction in Inventing Anna can proceed.
Shahs of Sunset Star Mike Shouhed Sued for Domestic ViolencePaulina Ben-Cohen alleges that she was “viciously, brutally, and repeatedly assaulted and battered” by her ex-fiancé in 2022.
Diddy’s L.A. and Miami Homes Raided by Federal Agents His lawyer criticized a “gross overuse of military-level force” in a new statement.
Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy, Explained Federal agents got involved on March 25, raiding Diddy’s homes amid multiple sexual-assault and sex-trafficking lawsuits.
early and often
Mar. 23, 2024
McConnell Stole a Supreme Court Seat. Is That the Norm Now? Debate over whether Sotomayor should retire reveals control of both the White House and Senate may be necessary to confirm anyone going forward.
Amateur Filmmakers Settle With Scorsese Over claims that they paid the director $500,000 to consult on a film — only for him to neglect his duties.
What Are the Chances Trump Goes on Trial Before the Election? I’ll violate a cardinal rule of legal prognostication and give you precise numerical predictions for each case.
Squid Game Star O Yeong-su Found Guilty of Sexual MisconductThe 79-year-old was sentenced to eight months in prison, and said he will appeal the verdict.
Judge Rules Fani Willis Can Stay on Trump Case, Her Ex-Boyfriend Exits Willis wasn’t disqualified from the Georgia-election case, but the judge called her relationship with Nathan Wade a “tremendous lapse in judgment.”
The Failure of DOJ’s Special Counsel System The recent record is dismal. Just handle these high-profile cases like any other.
Luca Writer Accuses The Holdovers of Big Fat Liar -ing Their ScriptSimon Stephenson claims Alexander Payne has read his original script on two separate occasions and cites similarities between the two projects.
Why Joe Biden Might Pardon Donald Trump It might sound unlikely — but, in the right circumstances, it would make sense to save Trump from serving time.
Rust Trial Enters Jury DeliberationsThe fate of armorer Hannah-Gutierrez Reed will be decided after nearly two weeks of testimony.
disrespect the classics
Mar. 6, 2024
Checking Into the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’ Criminal Trial Prosecutors filed to dismiss the case, to Don Henley’s dismay.
The 14th Amendment Effort Only Ended Up Helping Trump It was a wild law-school hypothetical sprung to life. It only ended up giving Trump’s candidacy a boost.
Supreme Court Doesn’t Give a Damn About Jack Smith’s Timeline —and It Shouldn’t The result is disappointing to many (including me), but it’s the only proper way for judges to do their job.
Two Defendants Found Guilty in Jam Master Jay Murder Jam Master Jay’s family expressed gratitude for “a measure of accountability.”
rust shooting
Feb. 27, 2024
When Is Alec Baldwin’s Rust Trial? Rust ’s armorer faces a jury ahead of a summer trial for Baldwin. “If I were defending Baldwin, it would be a gift from God,” an attorney said.
Taylor Swift’s Father Accused of Assault By Sydney Paparazzi “Two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor,” shared a spokesperson for Swift.
same people hating on bbls
Feb. 26, 2024
Michael Cohen’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived Donald Trump’s upcoming New York trial will hinge on the credibility of a complicated man.
All Your Questions About the Jam Master Jay Murder Trial, Answered Jury deliberations have begun for Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr.
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