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Kihei beach clash puts Hawaii congressional hopeful in court
politics18 days ago

Kihei beach clash puts Hawaii congressional hopeful in court

Hawaii Democratic candidate Kirill Basin appeared in Wailuku court in handcuffs on two counts of first-degree terroristic threatening tied to a Saturday Kihei Beach altercation; bail was set at $1 million. Video shows Basin in a tense confrontation where a bystander intervened after Basin allegedly swung a beach chair; another account says Basin pulled a knife, though his defense says there’s no video evidence of a weapon. Basin has prior arrests, and a mental health evaluation was recommended as the case proceeds.

New details loom as Chino Hills kidnapping-murder case heads to court
crime22 days ago

New details loom as Chino Hills kidnapping-murder case heads to court

Prosecutors are set to reveal new details in the Chino Hills kidnapping-murder case as Jianquan Bo appears in court; authorities say victim Shukur Aikebaer was kidnapped by Zhengfeng Bo, who was shot by deputies after a short pursuit, with investigations spanning San Bernardino County to Irvine and linked to lawsuits involving the suspects’ companies.

Former Nebraska UFC Fighter Charged in Domestic Violence Case in Sarpy County
local28 days ago

Former Nebraska UFC Fighter Charged in Domestic Violence Case in Sarpy County

A former UFC fighter from Nebraska, 38-year-old Anthony Smith, was arrested in Sarpy County on Monday on charges of attempted first-degree domestic violence, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment. Court documents are sealed, with his first court appearance set for Wednesday morning. Smith grew up in Nebraska City and fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2025.

Milania Giudice Appears in Zoom Court Over Alleged Head Strike
celebrity1 month ago

Milania Giudice Appears in Zoom Court Over Alleged Head Strike

Milania Giudice, 20, appeared in court via Zoom and pleaded not guilty to a charge of knowingly causing bodily injury by striking the victim identified as L.R. in the head with her fist; prosecutors say the incident occurred at her mother’s Montville home. If convicted, she could face up to six months in jail, probation and fines over $500, with the next hearing scheduled for August 11.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony tax-fraud charges in LA court
entertainment2 months ago

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony tax-fraud charges in LA court

Comedian Carlos Mencia pleaded not guilty to 12 felony tax-fraud counts in his first court appearance in Los Angeles, with bail cut from $250,000 to $50,000; prosecutors say about $3.3 million in personal income and $5.4 million in corporate earnings went unreported through Nedlos Entertainment, Inc., after a raid on his Encino mansion as part of California’s tax-fraud probe.

politics3 months ago

Comey asks to skip North Carolina court date in Trump-threat case

Former FBI Director James Comey asked to cancel his upcoming North Carolina court appearance on a two-count indictment alleging he threatened President Trump via an Instagram post featuring a seashell arrangement; the DOJ supports the request since he has already surrendered in Virginia and appeared there, with a judge saying the NC date could be canceled if a waiver of appearance is filed.

Comey Faces Court Again Over New Indictment Tied to Instagram Seashell Post
politics3 months ago

Comey Faces Court Again Over New Indictment Tied to Instagram Seashell Post

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court for a second indictment accusing him of knowingly threatening President Trump via an Instagram post that showed seashells arranged to spell '86 47'; he did not plead, the judge declined to impose release conditions, and Comey’s lawyers plan to file motions to dismiss on grounds of selective and vindictive prosecution, while his 2025 case for lying to Congress remains under appeal.

Piers Morgan's Bible Challenge: Brand Can't Locate Court Verse
entertainment4 months ago

Piers Morgan's Bible Challenge: Brand Can't Locate Court Verse

On Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers Morgan pressed Russell Brand to name the Bible verse he reportedly studied for his February court appearance amid sexual-assault allegations; Brand spent about two minutes searching, then said the passage is from Isaiah (Isaiah 12) but could not locate the exact verse. The moment unfolds as Brand's trial is set to begin on October 12 at Southwark Crown Court in London; Brand has denied the allegations, though he has said he exploited women in the past.

Britney Spears enters rehab ahead of DUI court date
entertainment4 months ago

Britney Spears enters rehab ahead of DUI court date

Britney Spears has voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility after a DUI arrest in California. Her representatives say the move is aimed at her wellbeing as she awaits a court appearance next month, following an incident in which she allegedly drove erratically and showed signs of impairment; the report also revisits her past conservatorship and ongoing family support.

Court appearance after deadly Channel crossing leaves four migrants dead
world4 months ago

Court appearance after deadly Channel crossing leaves four migrants dead

A Sudanese national, Alnour Mohamed Ali, appeared at Folkestone Magistrates Court charged with endangering life after four migrants drowned while attempting to board a water taxi off Calais. He pleaded not guilty through an interpreter and was remanded to Canterbury Crown Court for 11 May. Investigations continue into how the boat was launched; 38 people were returned to France while 74 proceeded to the UK. The case comes amid broader UK border measures under the 2025 Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, which creates an offense of endangering others at sea; more than 5,000 people have crossed the Channel by small boat this year.

Russell Brand granted bail amid new rape and sexual assault charges
uk-news7 months ago

Russell Brand granted bail amid new rape and sexual assault charges

British actor Russell Brand was granted bail after facing two additional sexual offence charges—one rape and one sexual assault—allegedly committed in London in 2009. He appeared via videolink from the US at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a six-minute hearing and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 17 February. The five earlier charges dating from 1999-2005 remain pending, with a trial scheduled to begin later this year. The investigation followed reporting by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches in 2023.