All articles tagged with #court filing
Originally Published 25 days ago — by BBC
Ghislaine Maxwell has requested a court to vacate or amend her 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, citing new evidence suggesting her trial was unfair, but her previous appeals have been unsuccessful and the Supreme Court declined to hear her case.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Just Jared
Dean McDermott revealed in court documents that Tori Spelling's monthly income varies from $3,000 to $75,000, amid ongoing divorce proceedings, with Dean himself earning $3,800 as a counselor and facing significant debts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TMZ
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of multiple murders, revealed in a court filing that he was diagnosed with autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID in February 2025, and stated these diagnoses and medications would not affect his understanding of court proceedings. He pleaded guilty to the murders and is serving life in prison without parole.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Elon Musk attempted to involve Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Platforms in a bid to buy OpenAI, which was ultimately rejected by OpenAI's board; this effort is part of Musk's broader legal disputes with OpenAI over its restructuring and mission.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by AOL.com
Blake Lively's lawyers accuse Justin Baldoni's team of trying to publicly release her 292-page deposition transcript to smear her, arguing it was filed without legal justification and undermines her legal rights. The dispute is part of ongoing litigation related to allegations of harassment and defamation, with a trial scheduled for March 2026.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Home
Blake Lively's lawyers accuse Justin Baldoni's team of trying to publicly release her 292-page deposition transcript to smear her, arguing it was filed without legal justification and undermines her rights, amid ongoing legal disputes related to the film 'It Ends With Us.'
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 9to5Mac
A new AI hardware device by Jony Ive and Sam Altman is likely a smart pen, as court documents exclude wearables and speculation suggests a device that is unobtrusive, portable, and can sit on a desk, fitting the profile of a smart pen rather than a wearable or other form factor.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
R Kelly was rushed to the hospital after an alleged overdose in prison, with his lawyers claiming he was given an overdose of medication that threatened his life. The incident occurred at a federal prison in North Carolina, and Kelly's legal team is seeking his release to home detention amid ongoing litigation and accusations of a conspiracy to harm him. Kelly is serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and related charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former late-night talk show host Jay Leno has been granted conservatorship of his wife Mavis Leno's estate after she was diagnosed with dementia. Court documents revealed that Mavis has been progressively losing capacity and orientation to space and time for several years. A court-appointed lawyer recommended approving Leno's request, citing Mavis's disorientation and the need to protect the couple. Jay and Mavis Leno have been together for over 43 years, and Jay has always handled their finances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Judge Aileen M. Cannon has ordered former President Donald J. Trump's lawyers to redact the names of about two dozen government witnesses from a public court filing to protect them against potential threats or harassment. The special counsel, Jack Smith, had expressed deep concern over witness safety, and the judge's decision, while reversing her initial ruling, hewed to standard practice. The fight over the witnesses began when prosecutors asked the judge to reconsider a decision allowing Trump to publicly name about 24 witnesses in court papers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Prosecutors allege that Alec Baldwin lost control on the set of "Rust," putting others in danger and changing his story after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. They accused him of frequently screaming and cursing, hiring an inexperienced armorer, and disregarding safety protocols. Baldwin's team sought to dismiss the charge, but prosecutors called it a "predictably false" representation. The court filing also highlighted discrepancies in Baldwin's versions of events and his lack of attention during firearms training. The armorer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, while an assistant director pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Prosecutors in New Mexico defended their decision to pursue involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" shooting, accusing the actor of negligently failing to ensure the gun he was handed was not loaded with live ammunition. Baldwin's defense team had sought to dismiss the charge, claiming prosecutorial misconduct. The armorer responsible for the weapons on set was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for loading a live round into the gun. Prosecutors defended their presentation to the grand jury and vowed to continue prosecuting the case despite Baldwin's attempts to discredit and intimidate them.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
A new court filing from Mavis Leno's court-appointed lawyer provides an update on her condition, revealing that she is facing an "advanced" form of dementia and sometimes does not recognize her husband, Jay Leno. The 77-year-old experiences disorientation and often ruminates about her deceased parents, particularly her mother who passed away around 20 years ago.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has criticized former President Donald Trump's focus on discovery violations in his criminal case as a "red herring," emphasizing that evidence relevant to the case can come from various sources and is not limited to materials in the prosecution's possession. Bragg's comments come in response to Trump's motion to dismiss the case based on discovery violations, with legal experts expressing skepticism about the motion and expecting the trial to proceed after a 30-day extension.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former President Donald Trump's legal team opposes the New York attorney general's suggestions for how he can pay bond, arguing that the proposed methods are impractical and unjust. The attorney general's office has given Trump four days to satisfy the judgment or seek a smaller payment amount, with the threat of seizing assets if no arrangement is reached. Trump's lawyers assert that the demands are unreasonable and unconstitutional, and that being forced to sell properties at a fire sale would cause irreparable injury.