Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
A missing underscore in a Skyrim username resulted in an innocent man spending 18 months in prison following a child-luring investigation.
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A missing underscore in a Skyrim username resulted in an innocent man spending 18 months in prison following a child-luring investigation.
A court has ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Elijah Bieniemy following the shooting of his mother, delaying his scheduled legal proceedings.
Two American men have been found guilty of the murders of Canadian hotelier Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand, in Dominica.
A French student has been fined in Singapore after pleading guilty to a viral stunt involving a contaminated straw at a vending machine.
Nick Reiner has received disciplinary action following a reported confrontation with correctional facility staff in the shower area.
Eric Adjepong faces a court‑ordered ban from being alone with his daughter after alleged restraining‑order violations
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith faces felony charges, sparking a media surge on his arrest and its impact on the MMA world
New texts reveal the D4vd murder victim was pregnant and had an abortion, altering the case’s public narrative.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been placed in solitary confinement following an altercation with another inmate at his correctional facility.
Forensic testimony links Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood evidence discovered at the residence of singer D4vd.
Jay-Z is seeking to block a bankruptcy filing that would discharge a $119,000 judgment involving the grandmother of a man claiming to be his son.
The estate of the late Chadwick Boseman is the subject of a legal dispute between his brothers and his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward.
US singer Chris Brown has entered a guilty plea for affray regarding a 2023 assault incident at a London nightclub.
Four-time Grand Slam winner Arantxa Sanchez Vicario reports the loss of her multi-million dollar fortune, citing an alleged betrayal by her former husband.
The family of late actor Chadwick Boseman has initiated legal action to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as the administrator of his estate.
Prosecutors in the D4vd murder case focus on an alleged $10 million financial motive and forensic evidence discovered inside the singer's Tesla.
Apple’s legal challenge against a $634 million patent judgment involving Masimo has been rejected by the court.
Billboard has unveiled its 2026 Top Music Lawyers list, highlighting prominent legal professionals currently shaping the entertainment industry.
A new documentary series has revived public discourse surrounding Scott Peterson's conviction and claims of suppressed forensic evidence.
JK Rowling is threatening legal action against Amnesty International following the blacklisting of a women's charity she funds.
Will Smith faces a request to testify in a $3 million lawsuit involving his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and former associate Bilaal Salaam.
A coalition of 12 state attorneys general has filed for a temporary restraining order to halt the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Arion Kurtaj, the individual responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, has been released from a secure hospital and now faces a full criminal retrial.
xAI has launched legal action against a Parkland man accused of using the Grok platform to generate illicit deepfake imagery of minors.
A former Federal Reserve adviser has been sentenced to 38 months in prison following a case involving undisclosed ties to China.
Timothy Busfield testified to a grand jury regarding the impact of child sexual-abuse allegations on his career.
R. Kelly has formally petitioned President Donald Trump to commute his multi-decade federal prison sentence for sexual misconduct convictions.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has finalized the sale of his Miami Star Island estate for $55 million amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul has secured a temporary restraining order against an associate of her ex-partner.
Sunny Hostin is representing her 24-year-old son following his citation for trespassing on Metro-North tracks in New York.
A Brazilian gamer has successfully secured a court order compelling Microsoft to restore a permanently banned, hacked Xbox account.
Actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of all rape and sexual assault charges following a jury trial in London.
The Oregon Attorney General has withdrawn a legal challenge to the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Public discourse surrounding GLP-1 medications shifts between clinical potential, mental health impacts, and mounting litigation concerns.
South Korea's Supreme Court has finalized a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding charges of arrest obstruction.
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against United Airlines concerning seats marketed as window seats that lack windows may proceed.
An Argentine naval commander has been convicted regarding the 2017 submarine implosion that resulted in the deaths of 44 crew members.
A decade-old French murder mystery ends as a convicted killer breaks silence from prison
A former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach faces criminal charges following the 2024 hazing-related death of a freshman football player.
Thailand’s death penalty case sparks debate: can a suitcase full of cash buy leniency?
A former official of a Nanjing development zone has been sentenced to death following a major bribery conviction.
A former Bucknell University strength coach faces felony charges following the 2024 death of a freshman football recruit.
An ambitious project to revive the 1990s 3DO console has collapsed following the withdrawal of a key partner and widespread allegations regarding its legitimacy.
Multiple high-profile criminal investigations are underway in Thailand, involving a murder charge against an Australian man and a fatal vehicle crash.
Midjourney is challenging a court ruling that limits its ability to uncover how Hollywood studios utilize AI technology in legal copyright disputes.
A Delaware judge has ruled that JPMorgan must continue funding Charlie Javice’s legal defense, with costs now exceeding $70 million.
A Michigan judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting Kalshi from offering sports betting contracts within the state.
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized following reports of heart failure while awaiting sentencing at Rikers Island.
Singer Gary Glitter faces a new set of historic sex offense charges involving alleged crimes against a minor from past decades.
A jury has ordered Chris Brown to pay $13 million in damages following a trial regarding a dog attack on his housekeeper at his California home.
Cornerback Terrion Arnold remains incarcerated despite a judge granting a bond request following his arrest on eight felony charges.
A prison officer is now serving time after engaging in a relationship with a convicted murderer while employed at Whitemoor prison.
The Christian Brothers face intensifying scrutiny as legal maneuvers and property transfers stall compensation for sexual abuse survivors.
Amazon faces a $2.25 million fine and a fast-approaching deadline regarding a multi-billion dollar fraud settlement.
Disney has reached a $50 million class action settlement affecting certain YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold’s $1M bond sparks debate over NFL players and legal accountability
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been released from jail after posting a $1 million bond.
Thai police have charged an Australian man with murder following the discovery of a 17-year-old girl's body in a suitcase.
Director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following a fraud case involving $11 million provided by Netflix for an unfinished production.
British TikTok influencer charged in Dubai murder case risks execution under UAE law, sparking global media scrutiny.