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Neil Young Files Second $10M Copyright Suit Against Trump Committee Over Rally Song Use
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Eminem’s Former Engineer Pleads Guilty to Copyright Infringement
Joseph Strange, a former audio engineer for Eminem, has pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement after selling unreleased music. The 48-year-old faces up to five years in prison for copying and distributing at least 10 tracks between July and August 2024. Prosecutors estimate the infringement value at $750,000, noting the leaked files were accessed over eight million times on streaming platforms by November 2025. Strange, who worked at Eminem’s Ferndale studio from 2007 to 2021, is scheduled for sentencing on January 27, 2027.
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Dr. Gabrielle Henry Sues Miss Universe Over Fatal Stage Safety Failures
Dr. Gabrielle Henry, the 2025 Miss Universe Jamaica, has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization and its parent companies following a severe fall during the 2025 competition in Thailand. Henry alleges that unsafe stage conditions, including an unmarked hole and blinding lights, caused her to suffer permanent brain injuries and end her medical residency. While the organization disputes liability, citing local production teams, Henry’s legal team argues that the organization retained control over safety protocols. The case highlights ongoing concerns about contestant welfare and stage safety in major beauty pageants.
Nick Reiner’s Trust Fund Fight Escalates as Slayer Statute Blocks Defense Funds
Nick Reiner is locked in a civil battle to access over $558,000 from a trust established by his late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, to fund his defense against murder charges. While Reiner claims the funds were due when he turned 30, the current trustee argues California’s slayer statute prevents disbursement because Reiner is accused of killing the trust’s creators. Reiner has already spent $200,000 on legal fees and remains incarcerated without private counsel, relying on a public defender while awaiting a September pretrial hearing.
Hollywood Producer Jason Cloth Arrested in Chicago for Alleged $100M Ponzi Scheme
Federal prosecutors have indicted Jason Cloth, a 60-year-old film producer known for credits on 'Joker' and 'Longlegs,' on seven counts of wire fraud. Cloth, who operated Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp. from Canada, is accused of defrauding investors of over $100 million between 2019 and 2026. He was arrested in Los Angeles after a grand jury unsealed the indictment in Chicago. Prosecutors allege he used a Ponzi scheme structure, diverting funds to a Canadian real estate project and repaying earlier investors with new capital. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and the government seeks forfeiture of at least $12.25 million.