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A Manhattan jury is closing in on a verdict in the multi-state antitrust case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, with prosecutors arguing the company maintained monopoly power through coercive venue deals and inflated ticketing charges, while Live Nation defends its product and contends fierce competition exists; a ruling for the states could trigger sweeping industry changes, including potential breakup, though appeals are likely.
A Maui anesthesiologist was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for an alleged birthday-hike attack on Oahu, where prosecutors say he pushed his wife toward a cliff, stabbed her with a syringe, and beat her with a rock; the jury spared the more serious attempted murder charge. He faces up to 20 years and will be sentenced August 13, with plans to appeal.
A Hawaii doctor, Gerhardt Konig, was convicted of attempted manslaughter for an assault on his wife Arielle during a hike on Honolulu’s Pali Puka trail. Arielle testified he grabbed her and moved toward the cliff while she fought back; Konig insisted he acted in self‑defense after she allegedly struck him, and he denied having a syringe. The trial, livestreamed and detailing their troubled marriage, saw Konig spend hours atop the mountain before descending and calling his son. Arielle has since filed for divorce, and sentencing is pending.
A Hawaii anesthesiologist, Gerhardt Konig, was convicted of attempted manslaughter for an assault on his wife during a cliffside hike, with prosecutors alleging a plan to kill her by pushing her off a cliff, stabbing with a syringe, and bludgeoning her. Konig testified it was self-defense, and two hikers interrupted the attack. The case drew on-and-off testimony about their marriage, and Arielle Konig has filed for divorce.
Blake Lively’s Instagram lament about “digital violence” has sparked backlash from YouTubers and other influencers she previously subpoenaed for private data, with critics accusing her of hypocrisy as many subpoenas were dropped and some creators faced steep legal bills. The ongoing case, tied to Baldoni’s countersuit over a smear campaign related to their It Ends With Us work, is headed to trial on May 18, focusing on remaining claims of retaliation and contract breaches. Lively says she sought a safe working environment, while critics say she weaponized legal power against critics.
With six weeks before the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni trial in Manhattan, a judge narrowed the case, tossing 10 of 13 claims, but Lively still pursues a major claim of a Hollywood smear campaign and potential breach of an anti-retaliation clause, signaling a high-stakes courtroom showdown.
A New Mexico jury found Meta’s Instagram and YouTube liable for harming children’s mental health in a landmark case, imposing a $375 million penalty that, while small relative to the companies’ revenue, signals rising accountability for social platforms over youth safety.
In Lawrence, MA, North Andover Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault with a deadly weapon after a June 2025 confrontation during an officer serving a restraining order on her fiancé, who had won custody of their infant; fellow officer Patrick Noonan testified that Fitzsimmons pointed a loaded gun at him and tried to shoot to reach her fiancé, but the gun jammed and Noonan fired, striking her chest. Fitzsimmons’ defense says she was suffering severe postpartum depression and may have been preparing to harm herself, and she has requested a bench trial as the judge decides guilt.
Arielle Konig testified against her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, exactly one year after she says he tried to kill her by pushing her off a cliff during a Hawaii hike, stabbing her with a syringe, and repeatedly striking her with a rock. He is charged with second-degree attempted murder and faces up to life in prison; his defense claims she attacked him first. It’s unclear whether either spouse or their son will testify as the trial proceeds.
The wife of Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig testified that during a March 2025 birthday hike on the Pali Puka Trail, he grabbed her, pressed a syringe toward her and struck her with a rock near a cliff in an alleged attempted murder; Koni?g’s defense portrays it as self-defense, and the trial continues after she sustained scalp lacerations and a 911 call captured the scene.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in a Miami federal case involving former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of money laundering and secretly lobbying for Venezuela. Rubio described Rivera as a vociferous anti-communist voice and testified about 2017 talks on a transition that could oust Nicolás Maduro, amid prosecutors’ claims Rivera’s firm secured a $50 million contract with a Venezuelan state oil subsidiary to influence U.S. policy. Rubio said he did not know about the contract, and the proceedings unfold as Venezuela, Iran and Cuba feature in broader geopolitical tensions.
A former Miami-area congressman is on trial for allegedly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela in secret, including actions that circumvented foreign-agent registration requirements, underscoring concerns about covert influence and U.S. dealings with Venezuela.
A Hawaii anesthesiologist, Gerhardt Konig, is on trial for attempted murder after allegedly bashing his wife’s head with a jagged rock during a birthday hike; his defense says he acted in self-defense when she attacked him over her affair, while prosecutors allege he repeatedly struck her and attempted to push her off the trail as two hikers witnessed the assault.
A Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of first-degree aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, forgery and insurance fraud in the 2022 fentanyl-poisoning death of her husband, Eric Richins. Prosecutors alleged she killed him for financial gain, forged life-insurance paperwork, and staged an alibi, while the defense argued the death may have been an allergic reaction with insufficient evidence of foul play. Sentencing is set for May 13, with a potential sentence of 25 years to life.
The antitrust case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster resumes with the DOJ out of the picture and the states leading the proceedings after a mid-trial settlement. A new litigation team replaces early witnesses, and testimony centers on Live Nation’s control of major US amphitheaters and emails describing a “velvet hammer” approach to pressure venues and promoters. The trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with Live Nation’s CEO anticipated to testify.