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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 ...

Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

In Subway Chokehold Trial, Lawyers Spar Over Daniel Penny’s Chokehold

Mr. Penny is charged with manslaughter in the May 2023 killing of Jordan Neely, a homeless man menacing passengers in a subway car.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

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 - 4 days ago

2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire

With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.

Bar association presidents warn lawyers against frivolous election lawsuits

Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump claims to be the "father of IVF"

In an all-female town hall Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump made several false and strange statements, including that he was the "father of" in vitro fertilization. Nikole Killion ...

Politics - CBS News - October 16

Ice-T: ‘Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not. You need lawyers!’

With a new Body Count album out next month, the hip-hop superstar turned actor answers your questions on Law & Order, the Cop Killer furore and working with ‘wild man’ Abel Ferrara. Was there ever ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The lawyer for Mozambique's leading opposition politician has been fatally shot in his car following a disputed election

World - ABC News - October 19

Georgia Supreme Court reverses contempt ruling against rapper Young Thug's lawyer

Georgia’s highest court has reversed a judge’s contempt ruling against a lawyer for rapper Young Thug who refused to tell the judge how he found out about a meeting between the judge, prosecutors ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Moody’s former top lawyer made $54 million and didn’t file his taxes. Now he’s going to prison.

John Goggins was sentenced to eight months behind bars after pleading guilty to willfully failing to file tax returns between 2018 and 2021.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Pakistani human rights activists condemn arrest of lawyers on charges creating a security risk

Pakistan’s police have arrested a Pakistani lawyer and her husband who are known for taking on human rights cases, drawing criticism from rights groups

World - ABC News - October 28

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

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 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity

The defense is asking for a court order gagging potential witnesses and their attorneys.

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.

Wrangling with Abba, risking jail for the Stone Roses … the lawyer behind pop’s big spats

John Kennedy sparred with the Swedes over Mamma Mia! and took on the Rolling Stones for Richard Ashcroft – he tells us why he’s still arguing with Bob Geldof after 40 years. Music lawyers are ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?

With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...

Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

Trump claims he is 'far healthier' than Harris

Former President Trump in a series of social media posts early Tuesday morning claimed Vice President Harris’s seasonal allergies were “deeply serious” and asserted he was “far healthier” than she ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim

French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country

Sports - ABC News - October 15

FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation

Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capital

World - Financial Times - October 16

Harris slams Trump for claiming to be 'the father of IVF'

Harris slammed Trump's recent comments on in vitro fertilization, pointing to his administration's impact on abortion restrictions across the country.

Responding To Paul Bissonnette's Big Igor Shesterkin Claim

Is Paul Bissonnette right about Igor Shesterkin's contract situation with the Rangers?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading

The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes

A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Rayner defends Labour after Trump campaign complaint

The row over Labour volunteers campaigning in the US election was raised at Prime Minister's Questions.

Lawsuit claims Character.AI is responsible for teen's suicide

A mom is suing Character.ai, accusing the company’s chatbots of initiating “abusive and sexual interactions” with her teen son and encouraging him to take his own life.

KC Current claim inaugural Summer Cup title

Kansas City Current striker Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the first half as her team beat NJ/NY Gotham FC 2-0 on Friday night in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup final.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

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