Prominent celebrity lawyer pleads guilty to leaking documents to reporters in Fugees rapper’s case

Prominent celebrity lawyer pleads guilty to leaking documents to reporters in Fugees rapper’s case

WASHINGTON — A prominent defense attorney whose star clients have included Snoop Dogg pleaded guilty Friday to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against a rapper from the Fugees. David Kenner, a California-based attorney known for his representation of celebrities like Suge Knight and Tory Lanez, was sentenced to a … Read more

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift’s NYC home held without bail for violating protective order

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift’s NYC home held without bail for violating protective order

NEW YORK — A Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift was ordered held without bail Thursday after he was arrested three times in recent days in front of the pop star’s home in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. David Crowe, 33, was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on a misdemeanor charge … Read more

Three months after former reality TV star sentenced for fraud, her ex-boyfriend is also accused

Three months after former reality TV star sentenced for fraud, her ex-boyfriend is also accused

A former professional basketball player whose ex-girlfriend was sentenced to prison last year for fraud is now facing his own federal indictment, accusing him of falsifying applications for pandemic relief loans ST. LOUIS — A former professional basketball player whose ex-girlfriend was sentenced to prison last year for fraud is now facing his own federal … Read more

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor. Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after … Read more

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

SANTA FE, N.M. — Alec Baldwin once again is staring down a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico. The lead actor and a co-producer on “Rust,” Baldwin pointed a gun … Read more

Following review, Business Insider stands by reports on wife of ex-Harvard president’s critic

Following review, Business Insider stands by reports on wife of ex-Harvard president’s critic

NEW YORK — Business Insider’s top executive and parent company said Sunday they were satisfied with the fairness and accuracy of stories that made plagiarism accusations against a former MIT professor who is married to a prominent critic of former Harvard President Claudine Gay. “We stand by Business Insider and its newsroom,” said a spokesman … Read more

Court records bring new, unwanted attention to rich and famous in Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle

Court records bring new, unwanted attention to rich and famous in Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle

NEW YORK — Before and after he was exposed as a pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein loved to mingle with the world’s elite. The millionaire invited politicians and academics to his private island and luxury homes. He offered celebrities rides on his private jet. He and his girlfriend, the socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, hung out with princes and … Read more

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged  million client thefts

LOS ANGELES — Disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients. A federal judge filed a notice of the brief order Tuesday under seal. Lawyers for both sides were given five days to identify any information in … Read more

Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse

Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has denied Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to toss a sprawling indictment that accuses the former “Dances With Wolves” actor of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls for decades. The court’s decision means prosecutors can proceed with their 18-count criminal case after … Read more