Amid racism fight, judge’s ruling could drastically change re-trial in MGA’s lawsuit with T.I. and Tiny

A busy week on the legal beat includes criminal charges against Tom Girardi, Harvey Weinstein's motion for new trial and an unusual dustup over a rejected plea deal.

Tiny Harris (front) exits the federal courthouse in Santa Ana, California, with her attorney Chante Westmoreland on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Harris’ husband, rapper T.I., is between them in the background. (Photo by Meghann M. Cuniff)

The contentious trade theft civil case pitting MGA Entertainment against hip-hop artists T.I. and Tiny Harris shows no sig…