Ahang Kelk, who organized a memorial for her ex-husband, Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, after he was killed in an execution-style hit, has been arrested along with four others in connection with his murder. The couple had a tumultuous history marked by legal battles, accusations of violence, and financial disputes. Despite Kelk's public display of grief and denial of involvement, police have charged her and the others with conspiring to kill Mirshojae, though the motive remains unclear.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, currently in prison on sex trafficking charges, has requested a federal judge to allow him access to a laptop in his jail cell at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center to assist in his defense. His lawyer argues that despite the government providing a laptop for this purpose, Diddy has not yet received it. The defense team is also challenging the sharing of potentially privileged information with prosecutors and has filed a request to dismiss the charges against him. Diddy faces life imprisonment if found guilty, with his trial set for May 2025.
James Howells, an early Bitcoin miner from Wales, is suing Newport City Council to gain access to a landfill where he believes a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins, worth over $749 million, was accidentally discarded. Despite offering a portion of the drive's value for community projects, the council has repeatedly denied his requests due to environmental concerns. Howells argues he has property rights over the drive and is prepared to pursue legal action for damages if access is not granted.
Immigration lawyers are gearing up for another legal confrontation with former President Donald Trump, as they prepare to challenge his policies in court once more.
Rudy Giuliani has accused the federal government of trying to starve him by seizing his bank account, as he faces a $148 million defamation payout to Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Giuliani, who defamed the workers by falsely claiming they attempted to rig the 2020 election, is seeking public donations through a fundraiser to appeal the verdict. Despite being ordered to surrender assets, including a vintage Mercedes, Giuliani insists he is being unfairly targeted and plans to continue his legal battle.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has renewed his request for release from jail before his May 2025 trial, proposing a $50 million bond and home detention with strict conditions. His legal team argues that his detention hinders trial preparation and disputes the weight of the government's evidence against him, which includes charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Previous bail requests have been denied, and a recent gag order request was also rejected by the court.
Secret nanny cam footage reveals the harrowing abuse suffered by Richard Spencer at the hands of his wife, Sheree, including physical assaults, verbal abuse, and threats with a knife. Sheree, a former HM Prison and Probation Service employee, was jailed for four years for her reign of domestic terror, which ended in June 2021. Despite legal challenges, a Channel 5 documentary, "My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage," is set to air, shedding light on the abuse suffered by men in domestic relationships.
Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian mass murderer responsible for the deaths of 77 people in 2011, is suing the Norwegian state for a second time, alleging human rights breaches due to his solitary confinement conditions. Despite being held in a well-equipped prison complex, Breivik's lawyer argues that his isolation from the outside world and restrictions on communication violate his rights. Previous legal attempts were overturned, and his 2022 parole request was denied due to a lack of rehabilitation. The trial will take place without a livestream to prevent Breivik from gaining publicity.
A Los Angeles judge has postponed the decision on whether to place Cher's son, Elijah Blue Allman, under a conservatorship that she is seeking due to his addiction and mental health issues. The judge ruled that Cher's legal team failed to provide Allman's lawyers with necessary documents in time. The hearing has been rescheduled for January 29, with Cher's team citing the urgency due to a pending trust payment and Allman's potential risk to his life. Allman, however, claims he is currently sober and does not require the conservatorship.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by former President Donald Trump regarding a ban on his ballots. This legal move is significant as it could have implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, where Trump has hinted at a potential run. The case will address legal questions surrounding the authority and processes of election administration.
Abby Zwerner, the Virginia teacher shot by her 6-year-old student in January 2023, revealed her scars and discussed the ongoing impact of the incident, including her struggle with PTSD and anxiety. Despite significant physical recovery, she faces daily challenges and has decided against returning to teaching. Zwerner is engaged in a $40 million lawsuit against the Newport News School Board, which is being appealed by the board. The shooter's mother, Deja Taylor, has been sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect and an additional 21 months for a federal firearms charge.
Nigel Lythgoe has voluntarily stepped down as a judge from "So You Think You Can Dance" following a lawsuit filed by Paula Abdul accusing him of sexual assault during their time on "American Idol." Lythgoe denies the allegations, stating they are false and offensive. The show will continue without him, and no replacement judge has been announced. Additionally, two other women have filed a lawsuit against Lythgoe with similar allegations of sexual misconduct from his 2003 show "All American Girl."
Wayne LaPierre, the long-serving leader of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has announced his resignation amid a civil trial over allegations of corruption and mismanagement within the organization. LaPierre, who has been with the NRA for over three decades and has been a staunch defender of gun rights, is accused along with other former officials of misappropriating funds for personal luxuries. Despite his resignation, the New York Attorney General Letitia James has stated that the legal case against LaPierre and the NRA will continue, seeking to prevent them from holding leadership positions in any New York-based nonprofit. The trial is set to begin shortly, and LaPierre's departure marks a significant shift for the NRA, which has faced financial difficulties and internal strife in recent years.
Cher's emergency bid to gain control over her son Elijah Blue Allman's finances was denied by a judge, who scheduled a follow-up hearing for January 29. Cher's concern is that Elijah, who has a history of mental health and substance abuse issues, will spend his inheritance from Gregg Allman's estate on drugs. Elijah opposed the conservatorship, claiming he has been sober for three months and is working on his recovery and marriage. The judge did not find immediate danger warranting an emergency conservatorship and allowed more time for the case to be reviewed.
A judge has denied Cher's emergency request for a temporary conservatorship over her son Elijah Blue Allman's finances, citing the need for Allman to have more time to review the claims. Cher's concern is that her son's inheritance from his late father, Gregg Allman, would be misspent due to his alleged severe mental health and substance abuse issues. Elijah, who claims to be sober for three months, opposes the conservatorship, and a follow-up hearing is scheduled for January 29. The case is reminiscent of the legal issues surrounding Britney Spears' conservatorship, with Cher's legal team being the same firm that represented Spears.
