Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will remain jailed pending trial, judge rules
Sean “Diddy” Combs will stay locked up in an infamous New York federal jail on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges after his attorney’s request to have…
DeSantis: Florida to investigate apparent Trump assassination attempt
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida law enforcement will launch a criminal investigation of the apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis said…
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell
NEW YORK — The top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned abruptly over the weekend, the latest sign of instability in the…
Former high-ranking L.A. city attorney charged by State Bar over DWP billing scandal
The State Bar of California filed disciplinary charges Thursday against a former high-ranking official in the Los Angeles city attorney’s office for his alleged role…
50 Cent drops defamation lawsuit against ex Daphne Joy
Curtis Jackson, a.k.a. 50 Cent, is dropping his defamation-of-character lawsuit against his ex Daphne Joy Narvaez.In March, Narvaez, the mother of Jackson’s second son, Sire…
Tyrese Gibson arrested after he’s found in contempt of court
Tyrese Gibson pushed back Tuesday about his arrest in Georgia after he was held in contempt of court for failing to pay child support. The…
Hunter Biden to change his not guilty plea in tax case, attorney says
LOS ANGELES — Hunter Biden plans to change his not guilty plea in his federal tax case, his defense attorney said Thursday just as jury selection…
He’s ‘very sorry,’ attorney says of teen charged in Ricky Pearsall shooting
SAN FRANCISCO — The 17-year-old accused of shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall during a botched armed robbery attempt last weekend was arraigned in…
Supreme Court rules against Oklahoma in dispute over abortion referrals
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an abortion-related appeal from Oklahoma, ruling the Biden administration could cut off funding for family planning programs that…
Catholic diocese sues U.S. over religious-worker green cards
For more than a year, religious organizations have lobbied Congress and the Biden administration to fix a sudden procedural change in how the government processes…
Family of store manager killed by LAPD gets $9.5-million settlement
The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million to settle three lawsuits alleging abuses by the LAPD, including a case brought by the…
Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas over possible gun charge
Rapper Lil Baby was arrested Monday in Las Vegas and is potentially facing a gun charge.The “Drip Too Hard” and “Yes Indeed” emcee, real name…
DWP officials’ tab at fancy conference paid with mislabeled invoices
The exclusive conference at the Beverly Hilton in April 2023 promised speeches from top business leaders, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, as well as poolside cocktails,…
L.A. city attorney is searching employee emails, staffer alleges
Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto has been reviewing the emails of her employees without their knowledge, contributing to a climate of fear within…
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona election case
PHOENIX — Former President Trump’s campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked closely with Rudolph W. Giuliani, will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being…
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate with prosecution in Arizona elector case
Jenna Ellis, in photo provided by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on August 23, 2023, in Atlanta, Ga., after being charged for alleged attempts to…
Pax Jolie-Pitt hospitalized after L.A. e-bike accident
Pax Jolie-Pitt, the son of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, landed in the hospital Monday after he was involved in a traffic collision in…
What Kamala Harris’ run for California attorney general revealed
Smart Republicans could see a day like this coming — and tried mightily to prevent it — back in 2010.That was the year Kamala Harris,…
Landlord to pay nearly $20 million to settle California lawsuit
One of the nation’s largest single-family-home rental companies has agreed to pay nearly $20 million to resolve allegations it made unpermitted renovations across its portfolio…
Video released of Terrell Davis handcuffed by FBI on United flight
Former NFL star Terrell Davis will sue United Airlines and one of its employees after a recent incident that led to Davis being handcuffed by…