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Family of Tupac Shakur Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Broader Conspiracy in 1996 Killing

As the 30th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s killing approaches, members of his family have launched a new legal effort seeking answers and accountability in one of hip-hop’s most enduring unsolved cases. Attorneys representing Maurice Shakur, the rapper’s stepbrother, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, alleging that Tupac’s... Read More »

Court Rejects Royalty Claims by Heirs of Jimi Hendrix Bandmates in Dispute With Sony Music and Estate

A British High Court judge has ruled against the heirs of two former bandmates of Jimi Hendrix, rejecting their attempt to claim royalties from the legendary guitarist’s catalog in a closely watched copyright dispute involving Sony Music and the Hendrix estate. In a detailed 140-page judgment, High Court Judge Edwin... Read More »

Former NFL Player Marcellus Wiley Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations as Lawsuits Expand

Former NFL player and media personality Marcellus Wiley is facing a new wave of sexual assault allegations, with four additional women coming forward in recent court filings that significantly broaden an already ongoing legal battle tied to his time as a student-athlete at Columbia University and his later professional career.... Read More »

Son of Filmmaker Rob Reiner Appears in Court as Autopsy Reports Remain Pending in Double Homicide Case

The investigation into the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer and philanthropist Michele Reiner, remains incomplete, with authorities confirming that final autopsy reports have yet to be issued months after the couple was found dead inside their Los Angeles home. During a court hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors... Read More »

Chris Brown Seeks to Block Mention of Rihanna Assault in Upcoming Dog-Bite Trial

Chris Brown is attempting to prevent any reference to his 2009 felony assault of former partner Rihanna from being introduced as evidence in an upcoming civil trial tied to a 2020 dog attack at his Los Angeles home. The request has been challenged by the plaintiff in the case, who... Read More »

Supreme Court Narrows Voting Rights Act, Strikes Down Louisiana Congressional Map

The Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, ruling that the map relied too heavily on race, in violation of the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. In a 6–3 decision, the justices affirmed a lower court ruling in a decision that limits when states may... Read More »

'Dances With Wolves' Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault

A Nevada judge has sentenced former actor Nathan Chasing Horse to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault involving Indigenous women and girls. The sentence was issued Monday by Jessica Peterson following a jury verdict earlier this year that convicted Chasing Horse,... Read More »

Justice Department Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey Over Social Media Post

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post that officials claim was interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. The indictment charges Comey with knowingly making a threat to take the life of and inflict bodily... Read More »

Man Pleads Guilty in Long-Running Case Over Killing of Jam Master Jay

More than two decades after the fatal shooting of Jam Master Jay, a key figure in the investigation has admitted his role in the crime, marking a significant development in one of hip-hop’s most enduring unsolved cases. Jay Bryant, 52, entered a guilty plea on a federal murder charge on... Read More »

Journalist Sues Justice Department Over Epstein Files Release Under Federal Transparency Law

A journalist has filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging the U.S. Department of Justice failed to follow a law requiring the release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The case, filed April 27 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, comes from... Read More »

Washington State Sues Albertsons Over ‘Buy One Get One Free’ Pricing Practices

Washington state officials have filed a lawsuit against grocery giant Albertsons, accusing the company of misleading shoppers through its widely advertised “buy one, get one free” promotions and collecting millions of dollars in overcharges over several years. The complaint, filed April 27 in King County Superior Court, alleges that Albertsons... Read More »

Man Charged in Attempted Assassination of President Trump After Gunfire at Correspondents’ Dinner

A California man has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after authorities say he opened fire near a secured area at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was taken into custody after authorities say he tried to... Read More »

Taylor Swift Files New Trademarks as Artists Seek Protection Against AI Replication

Taylor Swift has taken a new legal step that reflects a growing concern across the entertainment industry: how to protect an artist’s identity in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. According to recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Swift’s company, TAS Rights Management, submitted three... Read More »

Kim Kardashian Secures Trial Date in Defamation Case as Ray J Claims Headed to Arbitration

A Los Angeles judge has issued a split ruling in the ongoing legal dispute between Kim Kardashian, her mother Kris Jenner, and Ray J, formally setting a trial date for the women’s defamation claims while directing the musician’s competing lawsuit into private arbitration. The decision, handed down Friday by Los... Read More »

Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Challenges Renewed Conservatorship Petition in Court

A legal dispute between Cher and her son, Elijah Blue Allman, has resurfaced, as Allman formally opposes a renewed effort by the singer to place his finances under court supervision. The case, now back before a Los Angeles probate court, centers on whether Allman is capable of managing his own... Read More »

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