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 Brown Lawyer Pursues Leaker 

Geragos plans to mine internal police records for evidence

May 7, 09 9:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Attempting to learn how TMZ got a photo of Rihanna’s bruised face, Chris Brown’s lawyer filed two motions yesterday asking for internal police records, the New York Daily News reports. The LAPD is still probing the leak internally, but lawyer Mark Geragos is due back in court May... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • celebrity • assault • press leaks • Rihanna • Mark Geragos • physical abuse • Chris Brown

 Paris Is, Like, a Total Workaholic 

Heiress defends herself against lawsuit, reveals total ignorance of what exec producer does

May 6, 09 10:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Paris Hilton is a workaholic who hasn’t taken a day off in years, she and her handlers insisted in a Miami deposition. The heiress is being sued for not sufficiently promoting the DVD of her 2006 film Pledge This, the AP reports. But the truth is, “like I... More »

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entertainment • film • celebrity trials • Paris Hilton • celebrity • lawsuit • Jay Leno • late night talk show • David Letterman • Tonight Show • Late Night

 Rihanna Hits 
 Red Carpet, 
 Nixes Concert 

Singer debuts at Met, cancels show on same day

May 5, 09 11:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna hit the red carpet last night for the first time since her alleged beating by Chris Brown, the AP reports. The singer, clad in a tuxedo, attended the Metropolitan Museum’s annual costume gala. Also yesterday, a comeback concert in Dubai—scheduled for May 28, the day of Brown’... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • Dubai • celebrity • concert • red carpet • assault • Rihanna • Metropolitan Museum of Art • physical abuse • Chris Brown

Rihanna Photo Leak Could Sink Brown Case

Singer's lawyer wants case thrown out if cops were responsible

Apr 29, 09 2:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The case against Chris Brown could be dismissed if a pending probe finds cops were responsible for leaking photos of a battered Rihanna, his lawyer tells E! Online. A Los Angeles judge scheduled the preliminary hearing for May 28 in response to the lawyer's request for a delay in... More »

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entertainment • celebrity trials • domestic violence • felony • assault • Grammy Awards • Rihanna • domestic abuse • criminal trial • Chris Brown

(Newser) - OJ Simpson’s younger sister died of a mysterious illness yesterday in Sacramento, the Bee reports. Carmelita Durio had been ill since she collapsed in court following her brother’s robbery conviction in October, and none of six specialists she consulted were able to diagnose what plagued the 60-year-old. “... More »

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 Brown Plea Deal in Works; 
 Arraignment Today 

Singer expected to plead not guilty

Apr 6, 09 8:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown prepares for his arraignment today, “intense” negotiations on a plea deal are under way, a source tells the New York Daily News. “It’s expected to be resolved at some point soon. Rihanna wants it resolved as well,” the source says. Brown is seeking... More »

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GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Plaxico's 
 Day in Court 
 Postponed 

Plus, A-Rod doesn't wash his hands, and more

Mar 31, 09 11:06 AM CDT
(Newser) - A hearing in the gun-possession case against New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress was postponed today, ESPN reports. The next court date is set for June 15, but his lawyer says talks are under way about a plea bargain. More gossip:
  • Think about this the next time you want
... More »

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Michael Phelps • celebrity trials • Alex Rodriguez • lawsuit • Plaxico Burress

 Rihanna Still 
 Working With DA 

Attorney, DA rep confirm cooperation

Mar 31, 09 10:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rihanna is cooperating with the Los Angeles District Attorney in the case against Chris Brown—and reports otherwise are “totally incorrect,” her attorney tells E! A rep for the DA’s office also confirms Rihanna is “a cooperating victim” in the domestic-violence case, although she will not... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • arraignment • district attorney • Rihanna • physical abuse • Chris Brown

Bruised Pic Leads to Push for 'Rihanna's Law'

Plus, Chris Brown cancels court meeting

Mar 25, 09 9:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The now-ubiquitous photo of a battered Rihanna has propelled an advocacy group to push for “Rihanna’s Law,” which would deter law enforcement employees from releasing exploitative photos of crime victims, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We can no longer tolerate the leaking of private information when... More »

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celebrity trials • domestic violence • photograph • Rihanna • Chris Brown • court appearance

 Winehouse Pleads 
 Not Guilty to Assault 

Plus, wants to talk with Blake, and more

Mar 17, 09 9:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - In a London court today, Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty to assaulting a fan at a charity ball last year. She was released on bail and will stand trial in July, the AP reports. But that’s not all from her crazy life:
  • Her legal troubles aren’t stopping
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London • celebrity trials • celebrity • court • Amy Winehouse • Blake Fielder Civil • assault • Mitch Winehouse

 LiLo Blames 
 Warrant on 
 Paparazzi 


Lawyer going alone to clear up warrant 'misunderstanding'

Mar 16, 09 9:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sorry, LiLo stalkers: Lindsay Lohan’s lawyer is meeting with a judge today, but “Lindsay won’t be in court with me,” he tells the New York Daily News, adding that her arrest warrant stemmed from a “misunderstanding which I am confident I can clear up.”... More »

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alcohol • celebrity trials • Lindsay Lohan • alcohol abuse • drunk driving • celebrity • lawyer • warrant • arrest warrant

Oprah to Rihanna: 'He Will Hit You Again'

But 'she hit me first,' Brown claims

Mar 9, 09 7:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - As Chris Brown tries to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, Oprah Winfrey spoke to battered girlfriend Rihanna through her show Friday, telling the battered singer, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” An expert on her show compared Brown to... More »

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 Brown Still Blogging, Partying 

More from singers' friends, families

Mar 6, 09 10:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Brown may have been charged with two felonies, but he still wants you to vote for him to win the Kids’ Choice Awards, Us reports. The singer posted a blog yesterday asking for votes and thanking fans for the support. The charges also weren’t enough to stop him... More »

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Evidence
Stacks Up Vs. Chris Brown

LA authorities have bloody gown, more gruesome photos

Mar 5, 09 9:06 AM CST
(Newser) - Even if Rihanna refuses to testify against Chris Brown, the evidence—including Rihanna’s bloodstained gown and a blow-by-blow police report—is powerful. Police notes obtained by a Los Angeles TV station reveal Brown bit Rihanna and shoved her head against a car window, TMZ reports, adding that photos of... More »

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 Damage Control: 
 Brown Enrolls 
 in Anger 101 

Singer hopes course will help his image

Feb 25, 09 9:33 AM CST
(Newser) - Chris Brown is trying to salvage his public image with anger management classes, the New York Daily News reports, but some insiders are quick to gripe that Rihanna—whom Brown is accused of beating up Feb. 7—should do the same. “Rihanna is temperamental, too,” said one source.... More »

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 Sopranos 
 Star Settles 
 Abuse Suit 



'Big Pussy' denies whacking ex

Feb 11, 09 10:13 AM CST
(Newser) - Sopranos mobster Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy”) settled his $5.5 million court battle with his ex-fiance, who accused him of whacking her—on the head, New York Daily News reports. Pastore, who describes his ex as a “gold-digger,” admitted pulling her hair and screaming at her,... More »

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celebrity trials • The Sopranos • abuse • domestic violence • celebrity • lawsuit • settlement • Sopranos • physical abuse

glossies

Sunny von Bulow 'Was Like Sleeping Beauty'

Dunne recalls the woman behind the high-society scandal

Feb 5, 09 1:10 PM CST
(Newser) - Sunny von Bülow's death in December after 28 years in a coma brought her children no peace, writes the journalist most closely associated with the story, Dominick Dunne of Vanity Fair. Her son's voice when he called with the news contained no "sense of 'Thank God it’s... More »

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New York • Vanity Fair • celebrity trials • Dominick Dunne • coma • scandal • von Bulow • Claus von Bulow • Martha "Sunny" von Bulow



 Boy George  
 Gets 15-Month 
 Jail Term 

Guilty of 'gratuitous violence,' singer gets 15 months: judge

Jan 16, 09 1:10 PM CST
(Newser) - A London court today sentenced Boy George to 15 months in prison for imprisoning an escort he accused of theft, the Telegraph reports. The judge called the pop star’s actions “gratuitous violence” that “traumatized” 29-year-old Audun Carlsen. The singer, 47, reportedly didn’t testify because he didn't... More »

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(Newser) - Former Hollywood detective Anthony Pellicano was sentenced 15 years in prison today, Variety reports. Convicted earlier this year on 78 counts including wiretapping and conspiracy, Pellicano was also told to pay $2 million with two other defendants. Former Los Angeles Times reporter Anita Busch, who helped bring Pellicano to trial,... More »

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celebrity trials • sentencing • Anthony Pellicano • wiretapping

For Goldmans,
a Guilty OJ
Verdict at Last

Family's dogged pursuit likely pushed him to Vegas robbery

Dec 8, 08 8:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Though the judge insisted OJ Simpson’s sentencing Friday had nothing to do with his 1995 murder trial, it felt like payback for Ron Goldman’s family, USA Today reports. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Goldman’s sister. And after a civil verdict ordered the... More »

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crime • celebrity trials • kidnapping • OJ Simpson • felony • sentencing • Fred Goldman • acquittal • armed robbery • Ron Goldman • Kim Goldman

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