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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation

Maya Lau's lawsuit alleges that her 1st Amendment rights were violated by a criminal investigation into her journalistic activities.
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago
Boston food

Former CEO of N.H. addiction treatment centers arrested for allegedly leading plot to stalk, harass journalists

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation

Maya Lau's lawsuit alleges that her 1st Amendment rights were violated by a criminal investigation into her journalistic activities.
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago
Boston food

Former CEO of N.H. addiction treatment centers arrested for allegedly leading plot to stalk, harass journalists

#community-safety
fromianVisits
19 hours ago
London food

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
SF parents

San Mateo man allegedly shoots at car of teens who bullied his daughter, egged his house

A man shot at a car containing teenagers who had allegedly vandalized his property, leading to serious legal ramifications.
London food
fromianVisits
19 hours ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
20 hours ago

Will a Miami mega-mall get built? Here are 5 takeaways on the American Dream

Miami-Dade County is suing developers of the American Dream Miami for $5 million due to construction deadline violations.
#public-safety
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Cars

Driver Blames Tesla in Deadly January SoMa Crash, 20 Traffic Violations Linked to Same Name

Cars
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Driver Blames Tesla in Deadly January SoMa Crash, 20 Traffic Violations Linked to Same Name

A Tesla crash in SoMa led to one death and seven injuries, with the driver claiming vehicle malfunction despite a history of traffic violations.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Alleged Santa Ana killer of up to 20 cats skips arraignment hearing. He now faces an arrest warrant

Alejandro Acosta faces multiple animal cruelty charges and skipped his arraignment, heightening public outrage and prompting a warrant for his arrest.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Homeowner Forced To Wrestle Armed Squatter in Rental Property: How To Safeguard Your Rentals

Squatter incidents pose significant risks for landlords, and understanding state laws is crucial for protection and prevention.
#miami
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
#trump
fromDecider
5 days ago
US politics

President Trump fully pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd And Julie Chrisley, claims they were given "pretty harsh treatment" for fraud and tax evasion

fromDecider
5 days ago
US politics

President Trump fully pardons 'Chrisley Knows Best' stars Todd And Julie Chrisley, claims they were given "pretty harsh treatment" for fraud and tax evasion

#nba
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and multi-faceted abuse from a former partner, outlined in a civil lawsuit.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse

Zion Williamson faces serious allegations of rape and multi-faceted abuse from a former partner, outlined in a civil lawsuit.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber's business | TechCrunch

"Carma has requested a jury trial and is seeking a permanent injunction against the company, mandatory future royalties on any Uber products that infringe on those patents as well as damages, and other costs related to the lawsuit."
Alternative transportation
#drug-smuggling
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
Cannabis

London 'drug mule' tears up as she appears in court in Sri Lanka accused of smuggling 1.2 million of super-strength cannabis

fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
Cannabis

London 'drug mule' tears up as she appears in court in Sri Lanka accused of smuggling 1.2 million of super-strength cannabis

#donald-trump
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump Pardons Corrupt MAGA Sheriff, Donor's Tax Cheat Son

Trump is allowing legal support for loyal supporters facing issues, but evidence of loyalty may be required.
fromVIBE.com
4 days ago
National Basketball Association

President Donald Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy On Gun Charges

US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? DW 05/24/2025

Trump criticized Harvard's teachings, calling them 'hate and stupidity', leading to funding cuts and legal conflicts over free speech.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Trump Pardons Corrupt MAGA Sheriff, Donor's Tax Cheat Son

Trump is allowing legal support for loyal supporters facing issues, but evidence of loyalty may be required.
fromVIBE.com
4 days ago
National Basketball Association

President Donald Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy On Gun Charges

#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

Former Trump White House Lawyer Torches Creepy Karoline' Leavitt: I Don't Think Anybody in America Really Takes Her Seriously'

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

Former Trump White House Lawyer Torches Creepy Karoline' Leavitt: I Don't Think Anybody in America Really Takes Her Seriously'

#andrew-tate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, CPS confirms

Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges, including serious allegations like rape and human trafficking, amid ongoing legal issues in Romania and potential extradition to the UK.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate face multiple serious charges in the UK related to human trafficking and sexual abuse of women.
UK news
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Andrew and Tristan Tate charged with rape, human trafficking by UK prosecutors

The Tate brothers have been charged in the UK with serious crimes, including rape and human trafficking, stemming from previous allegations.
Romanian authorities are assisting in the extradition process for Andrew and Tristan Tate following their arrests.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Lawyers say Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to Britain to face serious charges including rape and human trafficking after their Romanian court cases.
The Tates assert they are disadvantaged by a lack of transparency from British prosecutors regarding the allegations against them.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, CPS confirms

Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 charges, including serious allegations like rape and human trafficking, amid ongoing legal issues in Romania and potential extradition to the UK.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate face multiple serious charges in the UK related to human trafficking and sexual abuse of women.
UK news
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Andrew and Tristan Tate charged with rape, human trafficking by UK prosecutors

The Tate brothers have been charged in the UK with serious crimes, including rape and human trafficking, stemming from previous allegations.
Romanian authorities are assisting in the extradition process for Andrew and Tristan Tate following their arrests.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Lawyers say Tate brothers will return to UK to face rape and trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will return to Britain to face serious charges including rape and human trafficking after their Romanian court cases.
The Tates assert they are disadvantaged by a lack of transparency from British prosecutors regarding the allegations against them.
#politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Latest Taylor Swift News Is Ominous for Blake Lively. Unfortunately, You Should Care a Little Bit.

Swift's team emphasized her lack of involvement, accusing Baldoni's lawyers of using her name for tabloid interest rather than focusing on the actual case.
SF politics
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Author of pH Miracle' books sentenced to prison in California medical treatments case. A fraud and a charlatan.'

Robert Young, author of The pH Miracle, was sentenced to 5 years for practicing medicine without a license and abusing an elderly woman.
#bullying
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
SF parents

San Mateo Dad Charged After Allegedly Firing Shots at High School Boys Who Egged His House

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California dad opens fire as high school boys flee after egging his home, prosecutors say

A father faced charges after opening fire on boys who vandalized his home, stemming from ongoing bullying his daughter experienced.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
SF parents

San Mateo Dad Charged After Allegedly Firing Shots at High School Boys Who Egged His House

#law-enforcement
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Gay sex spas face unhappy ending after offering sexual treats to undercover cops for less than $100: suit

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hard-body NYC cop accused of trying to protect drug dealer boyfriend fired from force - despite ongoing lawsuit over topless pic

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Gay sex spas face unhappy ending after offering sexual treats to undercover cops for less than $100: suit

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Hard-body NYC cop accused of trying to protect drug dealer boyfriend fired from force - despite ongoing lawsuit over topless pic

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Trump pardons reality TV stars sentenced for fraud, tax evasion

Trump's pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion, illustrate the crossover between celebrity culture and politics.
Atlanta Braves
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

A stunt performer is suing Kevin Costner over a 'violent unscripted' rape scene in 'Horizon 2'

Costner always wants to make sure that everyone is comfortable working on his films and takes safety on set very seriously, adding that the claim has absolutely no merit.
Film
#meta-platforms
#celebrity-news
fromPage Six
5 days ago
NYC parents

Cassie Ventura gives birth to third baby days after testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial

fromPage Six
5 days ago
NYC parents

Cassie Ventura gives birth to third baby days after testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial

#court-proceedings
Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Crypto bigwig accused of torture of bitcoin dealer in NYC townhouse sports scowl as he's thrown behind bars without bail

The second suspect in a severe bitcoin dealer kidnapping case, William Duplessie, was remanded without bail as his legal situation unfolds.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Washington DC

Kristi Noem purse-snatch suspect made desperate bid to bolt country after swiping DHS secretary's Gucci bag: feds

Cryptocurrency
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Crypto bigwig accused of torture of bitcoin dealer in NYC townhouse sports scowl as he's thrown behind bars without bail

The second suspect in a severe bitcoin dealer kidnapping case, William Duplessie, was remanded without bail as his legal situation unfolds.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Washington DC

Kristi Noem purse-snatch suspect made desperate bid to bolt country after swiping DHS secretary's Gucci bag: feds

fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Rape charge dropped against former Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price

The charge against the 41-year-old founder of the Seattle-based tech company was dismissed on Tuesday due to a lack of prosecutable evidence, according to the Riverside County district attorney's office.
Silicon Valley real estate
London startup
frombmmagazine.co.uk
6 days ago

Big Technologies founder Sara Murray agrees to asset freeze amid 320m High Court legal battle

Sara Murray faces a lawsuit over undisclosed offshore ties, impacting her company Big Technologies, and has agreed to a court order regarding significant asset preservation.
Marketing tech
fromThe Daily Dot
6 days ago

Podcaster's likeness used for skincare ads on TikTok without her consent: "Dilutes my brand"

Arielle Lorre is seeking legal action against a skincare brand for using an AI-generated deepfake of her likeness without consent.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

CFPB to scrap 'unlawful' open banking rule

Mark Paoletta, the CFPB's chief legal officer, confirmed in a federal court filing that the reason for vacating the rule stemmed from an immediate lawsuit from the Bank Policy Institute.
Privacy professionals
#education
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding | KQED

California courts are opposing ideological censorship in education.
A costly water project in California faces opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists.
#ufc
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Video: Ex-UFC Champ B.J. Penn Recently Arrested in Hawaii Home

B.J. Penn was arrested for family abuse in Hawaii and faces various legal challenges.
Penn posted a video questioning his arrest, mentioning 'impostor theft'.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Video: Ex-UFC Champ B.J. Penn Recently Arrested in Hawaii Home

B.J. Penn was arrested for family abuse in Hawaii and faces various legal challenges.
Penn posted a video questioning his arrest, mentioning 'impostor theft'.
#barbara-broccoli
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Congestion pricing: Judge grants MTA a temporary restraining order blocking feds from withholding transit funds

MTA victorious in court, blocking USDOT's funding cuts over congestion pricing challenges.
Chicago Bears
fromMail Online
6 days ago

10 most aggressive dog breeds revealed - with some surprising results

Certain dog breeds, notably Pit bulls, are significantly more associated with bites and legal issues, impacting owners and public safety.
#police-misconduct
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

An officer said she was disabled. Prosecutors said she ran, skied, and danced.

Nicole Brown is charged with workers' compensation fraud after allegedly collecting over $600,000 while engaging in strenuous activities.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

An officer said she was disabled. Prosecutors said she ran, skied, and danced.

Nicole Brown is charged with workers' compensation fraud after allegedly collecting over $600,000 while engaging in strenuous activities.
#immigration
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

In hiding in the US after a deportation order: I have nothing here, but even less there'

Undocumented immigrants like Andrea face severe consequences for minor errors, leading to life-altering decisions and profound despair.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Rushed, Blundering Effort to Send Deportees to Third Countries

The Trump administration's deportation practices put vulnerable immigrants at risk of abuse and violate legal protections intended to shield them.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

In hiding in the US after a deportation order: I have nothing here, but even less there'

Undocumented immigrants like Andrea face severe consequences for minor errors, leading to life-altering decisions and profound despair.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Rushed, Blundering Effort to Send Deportees to Third Countries

The Trump administration's deportation practices put vulnerable immigrants at risk of abuse and violate legal protections intended to shield them.
#negligence
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Plymouth family sues restaurants that allegedly served underage driver before fatal South Shore crash

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston food

Plymouth family sues restaurants that allegedly served underage driver before fatal South Shore crash

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Alabama paid a law firm millions to defend its prisons. It used AI and turned in fake citations

Frankie Johnson endured a harrowing series of violent assaults while incarcerated, highlighting severe safety deficiencies and corruption within Alabama's prison system. His lawsuit seeks justice.
Artificial intelligence
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 week ago

The Briefing: When a TikTok Costs You $150,000 - Copyright Pitfalls in Influencer Marketing

Brands must secure music rights before using songs in advertisements to avoid legal repercussions.
Warner Music Group's lawsuit against DSW highlights the importance of understanding IP laws.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Too much money too young' - what happened to Brandon Williams?

Brandon Williams' struggles highlight the challenges young footballers face with sudden wealth and fame.
#international-relations
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

A Conversation with Kashmir Hill: Envisioning a Chaotic Future | HackerNoon

MSG Entertainment implemented an 'attorney exclusion list' using facial recognition to monitor and restrict access for lawyers suing the company.
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Charter to Keep Facing Suit Challenging Work-From-Home Policy

Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford's ruling emphasizes that there are genuine issues of material fact in the lawsuit against Charter Communications regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees.
Women in technology
NYC politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever

WIRED demonstrates how 3D-printed guns pose legal and ethical challenges through their recent production of a firearm related to a high-profile crime.
#antitrust
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

US judge orders Apple to reappear in court to explain refusal to comply with antitrust ruling

Apple is ordered by a judge to explain its non-compliance with a court ruling regarding App Store restrictions.
Legal troubles stem from Apple's refusal to comply with injunctions related to its antitrust dispute with Epic Games.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Are Character AI's chatbots protected speech? One court isn't sure

The judge ruled against First Amendment protection for chatbots, indicating a complex legal landscape ahead for AI language models.
#chris-brown
London music
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Chris Brown Charged, in Custody for Alleged 2023 Assault

Chris Brown faces serious legal issues after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a man in London, threatening his upcoming world tour.
London music
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Chris Brown Charged, in Custody for Alleged 2023 Assault

Chris Brown faces serious legal issues after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a man in London, threatening his upcoming world tour.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Woman sues BYU QB Retzlaff, alleging rape

A Utah woman has accused BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape, sparking serious legal and social ramifications.
#rod-wave
fromPitchfork
1 week ago
Miami Heat

Rod Wave's Attorneys Say Rapper Is Victim of a Burglary After Arrest on Assault Charges

fromPitchfork
1 week ago
Miami Heat

Rod Wave's Attorneys Say Rapper Is Victim of a Burglary After Arrest on Assault Charges

Chicago Cubs
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Man charged for allegedly giving alcohol to 20-year-old Pirates fan before shocking fall from stands

A man is charged for supplying alcohol to a fan who fell severely injured from the stands at a baseball game.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Labour postpones women's conference after Supreme Court ruling

Labour Party postponed Women's Conference due to Supreme Court ruling defining a woman as biologically female.
Photography
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Photographer Isaac Wright Arrested at His Own Gallery Opening After Years of Urban Climbing | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Isaac Wright's arrest underscores the intersection of personal transformation, legal issues, and creative ambition in his urban exploration journey.
fromJapers' Rink
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Caps Clips: Updates and Pupdates

GM Chris Patrick and President of Hockey Ops Brian MacLellan indicated that their focus this offseason would be on developing younger talent around veteran players.
Washington Capitals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson due for release in days after 18-month sentence cut

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, will be released early from prison after a high court reduced his 18-month contempt of court sentence by four months.
UK news
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Long-running NYC show still owes theater millions in unpaid rent - after closing months ago

Sleep No More concluded after over a decade, but producers now face $5 million in unpaid rent and legal fees following a ruling in favor of the landlord.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sisters in court over late mum's house as youngest claims she needs it for her dogs

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Pets
Video games
fromCreative Bloq
2 weeks ago

Nintendo just 'smashed' the world's most niche dating app before it could launch

Nintendo halted the launch of a Super Smash Bros dating app due to legal concerns.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

10 Years, No Clear Evidence: Urge Newsom to Pardon Tory Lanez | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The prosecution's handling of Tory Lanez's case has raised questions about fairness in sentencing, particularly given the legal enhancements applied, which many believe to be excessive for this specific case.
Black Lives Matter
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