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My latest TV spots, and all the Internet chatter over Nicki Minaj's husband's house arrest
My national media blitz includes appearances on newscasts in Chicago and Detroit, spots on ABC News' Nightline and BBC News and two appearances on…
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Tory Lanez has been transported to prison. Here's the full transcript from his sentencing.
"Actions have consequences, and there are no winners in this case," Judge David Herriford said. Some trial transcripts also are available, including…
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T.I. and Tiny Harris get 3rd trial over OMG Girlz, OMG Dolls after judge tosses defense verdict
The hip-hop moguls allege toymaker MGA Entertainment's popular dolls infringe the trade dress of Tiny's daughter Zonnique's music group the OMG Girlz.
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Tory Lanez insults reporter in final courtroom appearance for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A judge on Thursday rejected Lanez's request to be released on bail pending appeal instead of beginning his 10-year prison sentence.
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As competency hearing ends, caretaker says Tom Girardi cried at TV report of his client fraud
The disbarred lawyer cursed at an assistant U.S. attorney cross-examining a defense expert who says he's incompetent to stand trial on his federal wire…
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'No one is alone': Read what the judge and victims said at Danny Masterson's sentencing
One victim said her statement is 'for any rape or sexual assault victim anywhere who finds some kinship in my story, no matter how slight.'
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote support letters for Danny Masterson at rape sentencing
The former 'That '70s Show' stars were joined by the actor and actress who played Red and Kitty Forman. Actor Billy Baldwin also wrote a letter, as did…
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Danny Masterson sentencing update: Watch me on Nightline, Fox News Live and CBS Chicago
Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff was live on Fox News online hours after the verdict, then appeared on ABC News' Nightline.
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Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape as victims denounce Scientology
The judge verbally dismantled the former 'That '70s Show' star's defense and told him he's guilty before ordering him to spend at least 30 years in…
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Tory Lanez seeks bail as he appeals Megan Thee Stallion shooting convictions, 10-year sentence
Legal experts say motions for bail pending appeal are rarely granted, particularly for violent crimes such as Lanez's first-degree assault with a…
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2nd Circuit rejects Avenatti's 'meritless' Nike extortion appeal as bankruptcy deposition looms
The first of Avenatti's three federal criminal appeals ended Wednesday with a detailed order explaining why Avenatti's three felony convictions for…
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Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for USC bribery
More than 100 people showed up to support Ridley-Thomas. The judge said his 'extraordinary' public service warranted more leniency than prosecutors…
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'Tell the jury about Motown': Smokey Robinson testifies in historic witness stand appearance
The legendary singer and songwriter was a defendant in a federal breach of contract lawsuit by an ex-manager. It was his first time testifying in court.
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All of Tory Lanez's support letters, including from his hair-loss doctor and rapper Stefflon Don
Lanez's lawyers submitted 76 character reference letters to the judge who went on to sentence him last week to 10 years in prison for shooting rapper…
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Legal Affairs and Trials with Meghann Cuniff
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