Mystery L.A. celebrity says lawyer for accusers of Sean 'Diddy' Combs tried to extort a payout

Hegseth paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault, lawyer says

A lawyer for Hegseth said in a statement that he settled in December 2020 only because he feared his career would suffer if her allegations were made public.

US teen charged with killing family tried to accuse brother, surviving sister says

Sister tells investigators Seattle boy, 15, accused of shooting parents and three siblings was in trouble for failing tests. A 15-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and three of his ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Lawyer for Gaetz accusers comments on misconduct allegations

NBC News' Hallie Jackson spoke with Joel Leppard, a lawyer representing two women who alleged Matt Gaetz paid them for sex. In the past, Gaetz has denied allegations related to alleged sexual ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Buehler dons Hershiser's '88 jersey as L.A. parties

The Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Diddy called witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

The star is accused of paying inmates for their phone privileges, and trying to influence witnesses.

Person in bear costume faked attacks on cars for insurance payout, officials say

Four people have been charged with insurance fraud for claiming that their cars were trashed by a bear — which was actually someone in a bear costume, officials said Wednesday.

Murder accused tried to scale Buckingham Palace fence, court hears

Dylan Thomas, 24, admits the manslaughter of William Bush on Christmas Eve but denies murder.

L.A. hit by looting and chaos amid Dodgers World Series celebrations

A bus was set on fire, shops were looted and fireworks thrown at police in scenes of lawlessness and "absolute chaos" in downtown LA following the Dodgers' World Series win over the New York ...

Diddy accuser must reveal name or rape case will be thrown out, judge rules

A woman who anonymously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs this month for rape must reveal her name or her lawsuit will be tossed out, a judge has ruled.

US, Germany and France urge China to free a human rights lawyer and his wife accused of subversion

The United States, Germany and France have called for the release of a Chinese human rights lawyer and his wife who were sentenced to prison this week

World - ABC News - November 1

Sean Payton has message for Panthers accusing Broncos of trying to run up score in Week 8 win: 'Play better'

Jaycee Horn confronted Payton after the game over running trick plays up big in the fourth

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Defense for man accused of killing Laken Riley tries to poke holes in prosecution timeline

Jose Ibarra’s defense team began presenting its case Tuesday in the trial over the murder of Laken Riley, calling two witnesses whose testimony was intended to cast doubt on the prosecution's ...

Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says

Actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his ...

Gérard Depardieu to miss hearing in sexual assault case, lawyer says

French movie icon Gerard Depardieu was scheduled to appear at a pre-trial hearing in Paris for his sexual assault case Monday, but his lawyer says the 75-year-old is too sick to attend. The case ...

Pennsylvania judge declines to block Elon Musk’s $1m voter prize giveaway

Prosecutors had called sweepstakes a scam that violates state election law and asked for it to be shut down. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates The $1m-a-day voter ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Dodgers World Series parade: Clayton Kershaw declares himself 'Dodger for life' with player option looming

Clayton Kershaw made his intentions clear while celebrating his team's World Series title.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

This South East L.A. rock camp celebrates 10 years of amplifying the punk spirit of girls, trans, and gender-fluid youth

Former campers of Chicxs Rockerxs South East Los Angeles are celebrating the rock camp on Nov. 16 with an opening reception at the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery, where a special exhibit will be ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Ben & Jerry’s says Unilever tried to block pro-Palestinian statements

Ice-cream brand takes legal action against parent company which it claims threatened to dismantle board . Business live – latest updates Ben & Jerry’s has launched legal action against ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Hegseth paid accuser but denies wrongdoing, attorney says

Trump has indicated that the revelations about the accuser and payment have not deterred him from Hegseth's selection as defense secretary.

Metro Boomin sued for allegedly raping a mourning mom: 'Pure shakedown,' lawyer says

Metro Boomin's lawyer denies 'false accusations' of rape and sexual assault against the hip-hop star. The allegations surfaced in a lawsuit filed this week.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Leading human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong on hunger strike in Chinese prison, family says

Xu is protesting against what he describes as inhumane treatment in prison, including lack of contact with his family. Concerns are growing about the health of Xu Zhiyong, China’s most prominent ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Elon Musk’s lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, raising potential legal issues

Elon Musk's lawyer said in a courtroom Monday that the winners of Musk’s $1 million daily prize giveaway in election swing states are not chosen at random.

Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

An attorney tells ABC News that one of his clients told the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed then-Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor.

Woman told House ethics committee she saw Gaetz have sex with minor, her lawyer says

A woman told the House Ethics Committee that she saw Matt Gaetz, who is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the U.S. attorney general, have sex with a minor, her lawyer said Friday.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Woman told House Ethics Committee she saw Gaetz 'having sex with a minor' at a party, says her lawyer

A woman told the House Ethics Committee that she saw former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) “having sex with a minor” at a party, Florida attorney Joel Leppard confirmed to The Hill on Saturday. "As the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Lawyer says his 2 clients told House Ethics Committee that Gaetz paid them for sex

An attorney for two women who testified before the House Ethics panel tells ABC News in an interview that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid both his adult clients for sex.

Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – live

Attorney for witnesses who testified in the investigation relating to Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid the women to have sex with him. Trump pick Matt Gaetz under further scrutiny amid ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lawyer Says His Client Testified That She Saw Gaetz Having Sex With Underage Girl

The lawyer told multiple news outlets about the testimony, before the House Ethics Committee, in which the client described witnessing Matt Gaetz having sex with the girl at a party in 2017.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Sean McVay speaks on Cooper Kupp trade speculation, says he expects star WR to remain with Rams

Kupp caught a touchdown in his return to the field on Thursday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Coach Sean Payton says Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds 'pretty shaken up' after being shot last week

Denvefr Broncos coach Sean Payton says wide receiver Josh Reynolds is “pretty shaken up” after being shot last week

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Teen who allegedly shot 5 family members dead tried to blame brother, documents say

The teen is accused of shooting his parents, two brothers and a sister in their home in Fall City, Washington, outside Seattle, according to court documents.

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