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15 hours ago

Universal Music Group Pushes To Dismiss Drake's Desperate Attempt To Save Face From Lyrical Beatdown - Above the Law

Universal Music Group on Monday urged a New York federal judge to dismiss a defamation suit from hip-hop star Drake against the record label over the hit dis track 'Not Like Us' by his rival Kendrick Lamar, casting Lamar's lyrics as opinion and hyperbole.
Music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago

CCTV shows horrific moment carer abuses Bexley pensioner days before death

CCTV footage shows a carer, Bilikesu Olagunju, mistreating an 88-year-old dementia patient, John Attard, through physical and verbal abuse.
Public health
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Seven months for IT worker who trashed his work network

Taj set out to get revenge on his employer following his suspension from work. He did so by targeting their IT system, which he had privileged access to.
Privacy professionals
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Orban warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

"However, we're instead organising a municipal event, which is not covered by this law. The municipality is inviting the people of Budapest to another event in its own public spaces, organised by itself, so it is perfectly legal."
LGBT
#sexual-abuse
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California 'teacher of the year' sexually assaulted elementary school boys. She gets 30-year term

Educator Jacqueline Ma was sentenced to 30 years to life for grooming and sexually assaulting two boys.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California 'teacher of the year' sexually assaulted elementary school boys. She gets 30-year term

Educator Jacqueline Ma was sentenced to 30 years to life for grooming and sexually assaulting two boys.
#drink-driving
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Major Miami-Dade lobbyist sentenced to 1-1/2 years for failing to pay taxes

"Everything I have worked for my entire life - to be professionally respected and successful, to be able to provide for my family, and to enjoy the twilight years of my life with dignity - is completely shattered."
Miami Marlins
#food-safety
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF food

Disgruntled ex-Disney employee learns fate after hacking into menus at park restaurants, changing allergen info

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF food

Disgruntled ex-Disney employee learns fate after hacking into menus at park restaurants, changing allergen info

#sentencing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 months ago

Brooklyn woman sentenced to 5-15 years for fatal drunk driving crash in Yonkers

A Brooklyn woman received a 5-15 year prison sentence for a drunk driving incident that claimed a life.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 months ago

Brooklyn woman sentenced to 5-15 years for fatal drunk driving crash in Yonkers

A Brooklyn woman received a 5-15 year prison sentence for a drunk driving incident that claimed a life.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Worst hiding spot ever: /NSFW/Nope/Don't open/You were Warned/

Captain Samuel White approved a search of Bartels' gear, leading to revelations of illegal activities including possession of CSAM and buying it while stationed at Guantanamo.
Privacy technologies
#traffic-accident
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teenager destroyed six new-build houses while on a stolen JCB rampage

The boy's actions resulted in the destruction of six homes, significantly delaying potential tenants' move-in dates and highlighting the long-lasting impact of criminal damage.
UK news
#child-safety
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Grei Mendez Sentenced to 45 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning at Day Care

Grei Mendez was sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug-related charges after a tragedy involving four toddlers at her day care.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

Florida grandma learns her fate after baby left in hot car dies - two years after another grandchild died in her care

NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Grei Mendez Sentenced to 45 Years for Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning at Day Care

Grei Mendez was sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug-related charges after a tragedy involving four toddlers at her day care.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

Florida grandma learns her fate after baby left in hot car dies - two years after another grandchild died in her care

#road-safety
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London dealer jailed after sending drug marketing messages to users in Kent

Ososipe attempted several creative explanations to account for incriminating evidence. He claimed money was earned through legitimate business endeavours or gifted to him by a family member. His explanations were later proven to be fictitious.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'He was living a life of secrets' - son of GAA boss Davy Fitzgerald avoids jail for stealing 35k from former employer

The court was told that Colm Fitzgerald, deeply affected by a gambling addiction, committed thefts amounting to €35,000 from his employer, leading to serious legal consequences.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Josh Klinghoffer, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, takes plea deal in fatal collision

"If you continue to drive while distracted, and as a result of your driving someone is killed, you can be charged with murder."
Los Angeles
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

After Mr. Deepfakes shut down forever, one creator could face a $450K fine

Anthony Rotondo faces severe fines for defying a court order against sharing deepfake porn, underscoring legal repercussions for AI-related abuses.
#public-safety
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Bus driver who killed 83-year-old avoids jail term

The bus driver Ozdemir Zia avoided jail after a momentary error led to the death of an elderly woman.
Judge stated Zia did not intend to harm the victim.
UK news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Trespasser on South Western track disrupts almost 1,000 trains

Ryan Seymour's trespassing caused major disruptions to rail services, costing Network Rail £1.2 million and severely affecting commuter travel.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
UK news

Man (35) who filmed hundreds of children and men using public toilets across Dublin jailed for two years

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence after girl injured in Newmarket, Ont., dog attack | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Bus driver who killed 83-year-old avoids jail term

The bus driver Ozdemir Zia avoided jail after a momentary error led to the death of an elderly woman.
Judge stated Zia did not intend to harm the victim.
UK news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Trespasser on South Western track disrupts almost 1,000 trains

Ryan Seymour's trespassing caused major disruptions to rail services, costing Network Rail £1.2 million and severely affecting commuter travel.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
UK news

Man (35) who filmed hundreds of children and men using public toilets across Dublin jailed for two years

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Man pleads guilty to criminal negligence after girl injured in Newmarket, Ont., dog attack | CBC News

#hate-speech
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Learner driver's sister gives lesson' over phone before fatal head-on crash

Khizer Ali, who only held a provisional license without insurance, caused a fatal crash leading to an 11-year sentence after killing Valerie Ayres.
UK news
#pedestrian-safety
#trump-administration
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

A Wisconsin judge was indicted for allegedly helping a man avoid immigration authorities, highlighting tensions between local judges and federal immigration enforcement.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man caught smuggling parakeets in his boots at US-Mexico border, officials say

Smuggling at the border takes many forms, but the tragic impact on animals forced into such perilous conditions is deeply troubling.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jury convicts man of attempted murder for injuring child in San Leandro shooting

A 34-year-old man, Adam Abraham Johnson, was convicted for firing a gun into a San Leandro home, injuring a 4-year-old boy.
East Bay (California)
#hazing
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman, 84, sentenced after causing serious injury whilst driving in Carshalton

An 84-year-old woman, Sheila White, was sentenced after her driving caused serious injury to another woman, highlighting the consequences of careless driving regardless of age.
UK news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

A judge was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife during a drunken argument over money.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant Michael McMahon sentenced to prison time for acting as Chinese agent

A former NYC sergeant was convicted of acting as an illegal agent of China, receiving a 1.5-year prison sentence.
Law
#animal-cruelty
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Business insolvency: What it is and how to protect your company - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Insolvency can lead to severe legal consequences, such as personal liability for company debts, if directors do not act in the best interests of creditors.
Startup companies
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I didn't start out wanting to see kids': are porn algorithms feeding a generation of paedophiles or creating one?

I was petrified when I got that call. It wasn't just the thought of other people knowing what I had done; I also had to face myself, and that is a sick feeling - it is guilt, shame.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Doctor (40s) appears in court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of his six-year-old daughter in M6 crash

On February 8, 2024, a tragic accident on the M6 claimed the life of a six-year-old girl, prompting serious charges against her father.
UK news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

What's the penalty if you're caught with cocaine in Germany?

Cocaine use in Germany has surged, with the number of adult users more than doubling over the last decade, reflecting serious health and legal implications.
Germany politics
#drunk-driving
Cars
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Three illegal immigrants charged after one allegedly driving drunk slams into car, killing 22-year-old

A drunk driver caused a fatal crash in Texas and fled the scene, highlighting severe consequences of intoxicated driving.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Man Gets Painted As A Child-Killing Felon After ChatGPT Search. Will Privacy Protections Stop You From Being Lied About Next? - Above the Law

AI misinformation can have serious legal implications.
The case underscores the need for stronger privacy protections.
SF parents
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Mum of driver who caused life-changing injuries to GP says 'one mistake' ruined lives

Reckless driving and substance use have devastating impacts on multiple families.
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

U.S. AG Pam Bondi: Tesla Molotov attack suspect facing up to 20 years in prison

If you targeted someone, if you went after someone because of their political affiliation, we will be investigating you. We will be looking at you, because that's the weaponization.
Toronto startup
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Moment lorry driver causes 40,000 damage to Grade II-listed memorial

A lorry driver caused severe damage to a historical monument after taking a wrong turn and failing to maneuver properly.
#passenger-misconduct
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Fired Scientist Replaced Data in Breast Cancer With the Wildest Thing You Can Imagine

Tampering with research data can lead to serious legal consequences, as exemplified by a former Stanford researcher convicted for misconduct.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Love Island winner Jack Fincham jailed for six weeks after dog attack

Love Island star Jack Fincham was sentenced to six weeks in jail for allowing his dangerous dog to injure a man, marking a significant legal consequence.
UK news
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

'Two mins in the Capitol left me facing a year in jail - I had tears of joy when Trump won': January 6th 'rioter' reveals all

I had no criminal record and there are actual criminals who are not met with that kind of force. It was probably the worst day of my life.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

My Mother-In-Law is moving in with us. Can I pay her as an "employee"?

Although it may seem beneficial to pay a family member a wage for services rendered, it opens the risk of appearing as tax fraud or abuse of the system.
Miscellaneous
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