Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, are set to appear in court for the first time in 28 years as they seek resentencing. The Los Angeles District Attorney has recommended they be resentenced, potentially allowing for their release, following new abuse allegations against their father. The case has gained renewed attention due to a recent docuseries and shifting public perceptions of abuse. A resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11, with the possibility of clemency also being considered.
Actress Chanel Banks, known for her roles in "Blue Bloods" and "Gossip Girl," was reported missing by her family but later found safe in Texas. Banks claims she was never missing and accuses her family of abuse and attempting to embezzle money through a fraudulent GoFundMe. Her family, however, alleges that the woman found is an imposter, citing differences in appearance and voice. Banks states she was distancing herself from her family and seeking freedom through baptism.
Rapper 50 Cent denies ex-girlfriend Daphne Joy's allegations of rape and physical abuse, stating that the claims are in response to his decision to seek sole custody of their son. Joy had accused 50 Cent of sexual assault and abuse on Instagram, also denying accusations of being a sex worker in a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The allegations come amid a legal battle involving Joy's involvement in a lawsuit against Combs, and both parties are taking legal action to address the situation.
Drake Bell called out the stars of "Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide" for joking about abuse allegations at Nickelodeon after opening up about his own sexual assault by a Nickelodeon coach. The stars, Devon Werkheiser, Lindsay Shaw, and Daniel Curtis Lee, made light of the allegations on a podcast, prompting Bell to respond on social media. Bell also released a music video addressing the trauma from his past, while the involved parties have not yet commented on the situation.
Kristine Barnett, the former adoptive mother of Natalia Grace, has publicly refuted abuse allegations made by Natalia in the ID docuseries "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks." Barnett insists that Natalia, who was adopted in 2010 and later had her age legally changed due to suspicions that she was an adult sociopath, was never abused and that any discipline was within normal parenting bounds. She describes Natalia's behavior as manipulative and sociopathic, stating that past investigations found the abuse claims unfounded. The docuseries also reveals a DNA test suggesting Natalia was around nine years old at the time of her adoption, contrary to the Barnetts' belief that she was an adult.
Renee Poche, a former contestant on "Love Is Blind," has filed a lawsuit against the show's production company, Delirium TV, and Netflix, alleging her ex-fiancé Carter Wall was violent, emotionally abusive, and addicted to drugs during filming. She claims the production team was aware of Wall's behavior and issues but pressured her to stay on the show, threatening legal action if she left. Poche is also fighting a $4 million arbitration launched by Delirium for violating her nondisclosure agreement. The lawsuit seeks to nullify her contract, which she argues contains unlawful provisions that silence contestants from speaking out about workplace conditions. This case follows other complaints by former contestants about the show's working conditions and lack of mental health support.
