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Three Charged Over Threats in Nolan Wells Death Investigation
crime20 days ago

Three Charged Over Threats in Nolan Wells Death Investigation

Three Mississippi residents have been charged with threatening witnesses and a court official tied to the investigation into Nolan Wells’ death on Horn Island. Edward James Porter allegedly called two witnesses multiple times, threatening to kill them and their families; Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce allegedly sent Facebook messages threatening to bomb a judge’s office; Michelle Francine Edwards is charged with bomb threats to the George County chancery clerk’s office and later the Jackson County sheriff’s office. No attorneys were listed for the defendants, and Wells’ family, including civil rights attorney Ben Crump, continues to seek answers about his disappearance and death.

Court Records Tie DOE Grant Cancellations to State Politics
politics1 month ago

Court Records Tie DOE Grant Cancellations to State Politics

Court documents from a California scientists’ lawsuit reveal the DOE canceled more than 284 clean-energy grants in Oct 2025 based solely on the political identity of the recipient state (blue vs. non-blue), contradicting DOE Secretary Wright’s testimony that decisions were merit-based; about 624 additional grants were identified for termination, with broader implications for democratic norms as lawmakers condemn partisan use of federal funding and other agencies pursue politically charged actions against states over voting-related issues.

Collin Gosselin Claims Kate Gosselin Owed Money From Jon & Kate Plus 8
entertainment1 month ago

Collin Gosselin Claims Kate Gosselin Owed Money From Jon & Kate Plus 8

Collin Gosselin, 22, alleges that Kate Gosselin owes money to him and his siblings from TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, claiming a fund for eight children was largely depleted and that he received scraps; he says he has court documents and wants Kate to take a lie detector test. Kate’s attorney declined comment; she has said her income supported eight kids and their college.

Ricci custody battle paused as ex’s emergency bid denied following son’s texts
entertainment2 months ago

Ricci custody battle paused as ex’s emergency bid denied following son’s texts

Christina Ricci’s former husband James Heerdegen was denied emergency custody of their 11-year-old son Freddie after the boy texted alleging Ricci was drinking on a June flight to Canada; the court sealed the messages and Heerdegen’s emergency petition, with Freddie later telling his counsel he may have overreacted and wishing to remain in Ricci’s primary custody. Ricci, who divorced Heerdegen in 2020, is now married to Mark Hampton and also shares daughter Cleopatra.

Judge bars ex from bathing unclothed with daughter amid Willis custody battle
entertainment2 months ago

Judge bars ex from bathing unclothed with daughter amid Willis custody battle

A judge granted Rumer Willis primary physical custody of her daughter Louetta and ordered Derek Thomas to have visitation every other weekend, with visitation monitored by Louetta’s nanny. Both parents were also ordered not to post photos or videos of Louetta without clothing and to ensure she has her own room and bed while in their care. The orders also ban any undressed contact between the ex and child and require at least 15 sessions of co-parenting counseling.

Anger at the World Fueled Palisades Fire, Suspect Was Furious on New Year’s Eve
crime-and-justice3 months ago

Anger at the World Fueled Palisades Fire, Suspect Was Furious on New Year’s Eve

Prosecutors say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht sparked the Palisades Fire after New Year’s Eve, describing himself as angry at the world, with witnesses recalling erratic Uber rides and rants about capitalism. They allege he started a fire on January 1 that burned undetected in root systems before flaring again days later in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, killing 12 people; his trial is set for June 8, and his lawyers say he is being used as a scapegoat for the fire department’s handling of the earlier blaze.

Slack chats reveal Live Nation staff bragging about price gouging customers
business5 months ago

Slack chats reveal Live Nation staff bragging about price gouging customers

Newly released court documents show two Live Nation regional ticketing directors bragging about inflating ancillary fees and “robbing fans blind,” including $250 VIP parking, in private Slack messages that call fans “so stupid.” The exchanges surfaced amid the DOJ antitrust case, even as Live Nation says the remarks don’t reflect its values and notes it has capped amphitheater fees at 15% and invested in fan amenities.

Frost Assault at Sundance: Suspect Charged, Held Without Bail
politics7 months ago

Frost Assault at Sundance: Suspect Charged, Held Without Bail

A 28-year-old man, Christian Joel Young, allegedly entered a private Sundance party in Park City, shouted a racial slur and 'we are going to deport you and your kind' before punching Rep. Maxwell Frost and pushing a woman. He faces aggravated burglary, assaulting an elected official and simple assault, and was ordered held without bail after Park City police said he unlawfully entered the event and prosecutors described him as a flight risk and danger to the community.

Sony Exec Messages Reveal Blunt Critiques of Blake Lively in It Ends With Us Fallout
entertainment7 months ago

Sony Exec Messages Reveal Blunt Critiques of Blake Lively in It Ends With Us Fallout

New York court exhibits from the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni dispute reveal blunt Sony Pictures emails disparaging Lively and detailing how executives viewed the drama around the It Ends With Us release, including remarks on premiere logistics, marketing tie-ins, and internal tensions. Depositions also show Sony exec Ange Giannetti calling Lively a “terrorist” and highlight a broader talent-war dynamic. The material comes as Baldoni pursues a defamation case and Lively’s suit advances; a judge is weighing a motion to dismiss before trial, while Sony declined to comment.

Lively slams Baldoni in leaked texts as legal feud advances
entertainment7 months ago

Lively slams Baldoni in leaked texts as legal feud advances

Newly unsealed court documents reveal Blake Lively referred to Justin Baldoni as a 'doofus director' and a 'clown' in private text messages amid her sexual harassment and smear campaign lawsuit; the messages also show tensions involving Taylor Swift and others during the pre-release period for It Ends With Us, while Baldoni's $400m defamation countersuit has been dismissed and Lively's case is set for trial in May.

Swift and Lively Trade Barbs About Baldoni in Court Documents
entertainment7 months ago

Swift and Lively Trade Barbs About Baldoni in Court Documents

New court documents reveal private texts in which Blake Lively and Taylor Swift insult Justin Baldoni as a "clown" and "son of a bitch," with Swift reportedly backing Lively’s revised script; the disclosures occur amid Lively’s lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and invasion of privacy, while Baldoni’s team says Lively disparaged him to other celebrities and a Swift spokesperson denies Swift’s involvement in the film.

Blake Lively Alleges Harassment by Baldoni in It Ends With Us Production
entertainment7 months ago

Blake Lively Alleges Harassment by Baldoni in It Ends With Us Production

Unsealed court filings reveal Blake Lively's allegations that It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni harassed cast and crossed boundaries, including inappropriate comments and a humiliating birth-scene, prompting Lively to create her own cut of the film and sue Baldoni, producers and publicists for harassment/retaliation; testimonies from Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer are among the disclosures ahead of a May trial.