A court filing reveals that Nicholas John Roske, who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, now identifies as a transgender woman named Sophie Roske, and has a history of severe mental illness and ideological motives related to political violence.
Tyler Robinson's mother revealed his shift to pro-gay and trans-rights views, his relationship with a transgender roommate, and his alleged confession to shooting Charlie Kirk, leading to his self-surrender and ongoing FBI investigation.
Red Lobster, which recently filed for bankruptcy due to over $1 billion in debt, plans to close several dozen more restaurants if the court approves its plan. The chain has identified specific locations at risk, including its iconic Times Square location, and aims to sell its business to lenders to receive financing and stay afloat.
Teyana Taylor accuses estranged husband Iman Shumpert of turning off utilities at the house they share with their children, in violation of a court order. She also claims he has not paid child support and failed to follow through on financial obligations. Taylor expressed frustration over her domestic issues being made public and took to social media to address the situation. The couple filed for divorce in January 2023, but it was not made public until September of that year.
Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty to federal gun charges when he is arraigned, according to court filings. This is the first official indication of his plans to fight the charges, although his attorney had previously suggested they would do so. Hunter Biden was indicted last week on charges of lying on a federal form when purchasing a Colt revolver in 2018. His attorney has filed papers seeking a virtual court appearance to limit the impact on government resources and the downtown area of Wilmington. Prosecutors have opposed the virtual arraignment. Additionally, misdemeanor tax charges are also expected to be brought against Hunter Biden in California and Washington, D.C.
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students, has claimed in court filings that he was on a routine drive when the killings occurred. His attorneys stated that he has a habit of going for drives alone and that there is no specific witness to confirm his whereabouts during the time of the murders. Kohberger's defense plans to present corroborating evidence through the cross-examination of state witnesses. Authorities believe the victims were asleep when they were attacked, and court documents allege that Kohberger's DNA is a near-exact match to DNA found on a knife sheath at the crime scene.
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced CEO of Theranos, objected to a suggested repayment schedule of $250 a month to victims of the blood testing startup's fraud, citing her "limited financial resources". Holmes and her co-conspirator Sunny Balwani were previously ruled liable for covering over $452m in losses to duped investors. While in prison, Holmes is obligated to pay just $25 per quarter to victims. Prosecutors proposed Holmes pay $250 a month, or at least 10% of her income, once she is released from prison. Her lawyers argued there is no basis in the record for the payment structure in the government's request.
Kevin Monahan, 65, who is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis initially tried to blame the shooting on hunters in upstate New York. Monahan allegedly fired twice from a 12-gauge shotgun at an SUV that Gillis and three of her friends were traveling in. Monahan remains in Warren County jail, and judges have declined to set bail. Monahan is scheduled to return to court on July 28.
Olivia Wilde's lawyers claim that she cannot afford to keep up with the endless court filings by her ex-husband, Jason Sudeikis, who is allegedly trying to "litigate her into debt" in their ongoing custody battle over their two young children. Wilde has accused Sudeikis of acting in "bad faith" and trying to bankrupt her. Sudeikis had attempted to move the custody battle to a Brooklyn courtroom, but the motion was denied by a judge for the second time.