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Displaying all articles tagged:
Jurisprudence
jurisprudence
May 15, 2010
British Actress Claims Polanski Sexually Assaulted Her in 1982
When she was 16 years old.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Apr. 12, 2010
Steven Seagal Sued for Sexual Assault
We’re not sure how this will affect Seagal’s reputation as a ‘Lawman,’ but it can’t be good.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the fuzz
Apr. 3, 2010
Erykah Badu in Trouble for Nudie Video
Badu’s naked stroll through Dealey Plaza will cost her $500.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Feb. 20, 2010
Sean Penn Might Go to Jail
He faces eighteen months in jail for kicking a photographer last fall.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Feb. 18, 2010
Bruce Springsteen Fans Topple The FTC
Victory!
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Feb. 17, 2010
Charlie Sheen’s Court Case Is Trouble For CBS
The horror, the horror!
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Feb. 5, 2010
Fox Continues Its Assault on Bootleggers
Dozens of bootleggers may owe $150,000 for each infringement.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Jan. 19, 2010
Letterman Extorter’s Tiger Woods Defense Doesn’t Work
Well, that’s a surprise.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Dec. 30, 2009
Robert Halderman Channels Tiger Woods in His Latest Defense
If nothing else, the lawyer deserves points for creativity.
By
Adam K. Raymond
david letterman
Dec. 28, 2009
Letterman Extorter a Plea-Bargaining Optimist
Robert Halderman is looking for a year sentence in exchange for a guilty plea.
By
Amos Barshad
good behavior
Dec. 23, 2009
T.I. Gets Sprung From the Pokey
He’ll serve out the rest of his sentence at a halfway house (across the sky).
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Dec. 21, 2009
Court Denies Polanski’s Request to Dismiss His Case
It just wants this damn thing to end.
By
Adam K. Raymond
hard time
Nov. 30, 2009
Roman Polanski Prepares to Hit the Slopes
Workers were seen plowing snow from the driveway of his Swiss chalet.
By
Mark Graham
Nov. 29, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy Helped Free Roman Polanski
Maybe he’ll get invited to the chalet.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Nov. 17, 2009
Anthony Michael Hall Accused of Assaulting Dating-Columnist Girlfriend
Bad news for the ‘Sixteen Candles’ star.
By
Lindsay Robertson
jurisprudence
Nov. 10, 2009
Aspiring Screenwriter Robert ‘Joe’ Halderman Insists That He Just Wanted to Sell David Letterman His Screenplay
Sounds perfectly reasonable to us!
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Nov. 9, 2009
Anyone With a Grudge Against David Letterman Welcome to Contribute to Robert ‘Joe’ Halderman’s Defense Fund
Halderman is “planning to meet with friends and advisers in the coming weeks to discuss other fund-raising possibilities.”
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Oct. 22, 2009
John Travolta Extortion Case Declared a Mistrial
What a bummer for Travolta and his family.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Oct. 21, 2009
Smallville
Actor Busted for Plotting to Sell Oxycodone
Back when we were teenagers, the only people who wanted oxy were kids with acne problems!
By
Mark Graham
Oct. 21, 2009
Roman Polanski Getting Impatient
His lawyer: “If the procedure drags on, it is not impossible that he could choose to go and explain himself in the United States, where there are some arguments in his favor.”
By
Lane Brown
jurisprudence
Oct. 20, 2009
Judge Clears Way for Wide Release of Chris Rock’s New Documentary
Chris Rock isn’t totally off the hook yet, though.
By
Mark Graham
huge surprises
Oct. 20, 2009
No Bail for Polanski
Roman Polanski lost another appeal to be freed from Swiss prison this morning.
By
Lane Brown
jurisprudence
Oct. 13, 2009
Roman Polanski Still Fighting for His Freedom
Polanski’s lawyers ask California courts to let him go. They don’t.
By
Adam K. Raymond
jurisprudence
Oct. 11, 2009
Roman Polanski and the ‘Heady Times’ Defense
In the ‘70s, our attitudes toward sexually assaulting children were really different.
By
Lindsay Robertson
jurisprudence
Oct. 6, 2009
Roman Polanski Loses Appeal Bid in Swiss Courts
The Swiss think that Polanski is a flight risk. Whatever would’ve given them that impression?
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Sept. 30, 2009
Roman Polanski News: Major Defense Witness Admits to Lying on Film, Kirstie Alley Weighs In
“JUST FOR THE RECORD….RAPE IS RAPE…this is one HOLLYWOOD STAR who does not CELEBRATE or DEFEND Roman Polanski..his ART did not RAPE her.”
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Sept. 30, 2009
Pulp Fiction
Screenwriter Roger Avary Sentenced in DUI Manslaughter Case
He’ll be spending one year in jail and five on probation.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Sept. 29, 2009
Roman Polanski Update: Victim Wants Charges Dismissed, Debra Winger Thinks It’s One Big Instance of ‘Philistine Collusion’
The latest news about Roman Polanski’s surprise arrest.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Aug. 25, 2009
The Plot Thickens in Michael Jackson Homicide Investigation
According to authorities, Dr. Conrad Murray waited some 82 minutes after Michael Jackson lost consciousness before calling 911.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Aug. 21, 2009
VH1–Reality-Show Contestant Charged With Murder
Ryan Jenkins, a contestant on the show ‘Megan Wants a Millionaire,’ is currently a fugitive from justice.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Aug. 19, 2009
Paris Hilton: Not Guilty!
The system isn’t broken, people!
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
July 24, 2009
Michael Jackson’s Personal Physician Becomes Target of Manslaughter Investigation
Dr. Conrad Murray was not originally thought to be a suspect, but things have apparently changed.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
July 10, 2009
Artie Lange Gets Popped on DUI Charges
Probably the least surprising news you’ll read today.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
June 24, 2009
Jesse James Hollywood Takes the Stand
He was the real-life inspiration for ‘Alpha Dog.’
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
June 23, 2009
Songwriter of ‘You Light Up My Life’ Accused of Sexual Assault
Joseph Brooks, 1978 Oscar winner, will be arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom today.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
June 23, 2009
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Assault, Is Sentenced to Six Months of Washing Fire Trucks
Yes, you read that right — washing fire trucks.
By
Mark Graham
see you in court
May 5, 2009
Wilco (The Lawsuit)
Ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett wants his money.
By
Mark Graham
jurisprudence
Mar. 5, 2009
Chris Brown Faces Two Felony Charges, Four-Plus Years in Jail
The L.A. County district attorney finally got around to filing charges today.
By
Mark Graham
beef
Dec. 9, 2008
Coldplay Takes a Stand (for Once)
They’re not that wussy after all!
By
Mark Graham