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Ohio Shooter TJ Lane Flips Off Court, Then Sentenced To Life In Prison [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:20:15 +0000

According to ABC News, Ohio school shooter TJ Lane arrived in court today wearing a blue button down shirt during his sentencing, and then removed it only to display a white t-shirt with "Killer" written across it. The young man showed no remorse for his actions, and elected to "flip off" the entire court room when he was given a chance to speak.

Usher Is Held In Contempt Of Court During Custody Battle

Chris Reed — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:40:44 +0000

TMZ is reporting that Rapper/Entertainer Usher, who is still in an ugly custody battle with his ex-wife Tameka Foster, was held in contempt of court today. We have documented on several occasions just how ugly this battle has gotten, in and out of the courts, but now this case seems to have taken an unprecedented turn!!

Kanye West Got Served a Subpoena… In a Nordstrom Box

Scott Shetler — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:18:45 +0000

How can a lawyer get a subpoena to a busy and hard-to-find man like Kanye West? Divorce attorneys for Kris Humphries took a unique approach when they had it delivered to the fashion-conscious rapper at Kim Kardashian‘s house inside a Nordstrom box, TMZ reports.

Could A Witness Testify In The Brandon Scott Lavergene Case This Week???

Chris Reed — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:15:43 +0000

Yesterday we told you that the Advertiser was reporting that the man accused of murdering UL student Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate, Brandon Scott Lavergne, would be in court this Friday morning for an evidentiary hearing. Now we're learning, from the same source, that there may be a witness testifying in the Brandon Scott Lavergne case Friday morning.

Brandon Scott Lavergne Is Set To Appear In Court Friday August 17th

Chris Reed — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:38:47 +0000

The Advertiser is reporting that the man accused of murdering Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate will indeed appear before a judge this Friday, August 17th. Fifteenth Judicial District Court Judge Herman Clause set an evidentiary hearing for 10 a.m. on Friday.

Brandon Scott Lavergne Pleads 'Not Guilty' In Murder Cases

Chris Reed — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:47:36 +0000

We have received word that Brandon Scott Lavergne plead NOT GUILTY this morning in a Lafayette Parish Courthouse in the cases involving missing UL student Mickey Shunick and Youngsville native Lisa Pate. He plead not guilty to first-degree murder charges in both cases. Mickey Shunick has not yet been located and Lisa Pate’s body was [...]

The First Lawsuit Emerges After The Century 16 Theater Massacre

Chris Reed — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:39:05 +0000

Well this didn't take long, TMZ is reporting that the first lawsuit after the Century 16 Massacre has been filed and that one of the victims is going after three defendants. The website reports that Torrence Brown, Jr. has hired an attorney since the theater shooting, and he feels that there are a few parties responsible for all that he went through the night James Holmes shot up a theater in Aurora, CO.

Charlene Shunick Discusses The Arrest Of Brandon Scott Lavergne + Offers Words To His Family [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:18:44 +0000

Charlene Shunick, the sister of missing 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, took some time out of her schedule to sit down with us and talk about the arrest of Brandon Scott Lavergne. Lavernge is the man being held by Lafayette Police in the disappearance of UL student Mickey Shunick. Just days prior to our interview, Lavergne’s family [...]

Listen To Brandon Scott Lavergne As He Appears Before A Judge [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:21:58 +0000

KATC has just released audio of Brandon Scott Lavergne as he appeared before a judge earlier today in his first hearing. Lavergne, 33, is currently being held on charges for aggravated kidnapping and first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Mickey Shunick.

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Files For Divorce From Wife Beth

Chris Reed — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:27:39 +0000

The Times-Picayune is reporting that New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton has filed for divorce from his wife Beth. The New Orleans paper says that Coach Payton filed for the divorce in Tarrant County, Texas on June 14.

Man Who Fathered 30 Kids Asks The Court For A Break In Child Support [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:09:49 +0000

A Tennessee Man who has fathered 30 KIDS is asking a judge for a break in his child support payments. Yes, Desmond Hatchett, 33, of Knoxville has children with 11 different women, says WREG-TV.

Kim Kardashian Divorce On Reality TV

Brad Striker — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:49:59 +0000

As if fighting over the divorce wasn't bad enough, now they want to put this bad boy on TV! According to TMZ, Kris Humphries' lawyer want to put the entire trial on television, so they can PROVE that Kim had no intention of staying married to him. I have never asked this before, but why would you marry someone if you DIDN'T plan on staying with them? Well the duo thinks that Kim was just trying to boost ratings for her reality show(If you ask me, I think that is kind of selfish).

C-Murder's Life Sentence Upheld in Louisiana Appeals Court

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:06:13 +0000

Louisiana’s 5th Circuit Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Dec. 28) upheld a murder conviction and life sentence for former No Limit Records artist C-Murder (real name Corey Miller), reports nola.com. The decision stems from Mr. Miller’s argument that he was denied a fair trial in his 2002 murder case.

Kanye West Taken to Court Over 'Stronger,' Cites Nietzsche as Evidence

Jessica Sager — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:10:24 +0000

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Say what you want about the ever-controversial Kanye West, but the man knows his philosophers. The ‘Watch the Throne‘ rapper is citing Nietzsche in his response to a lawsuit over his 2007 single ‘Stronger.’

Lindsay Lohan's Probation Revoked, Actress Sent Back To Jail [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Chris Logan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:35:26 +0000

At a probation hearing today, a judge ordered Lindsay Lohan back to jail with $100,000 bail, for continuous probation violations.

Lohan arrived at court this morning to update Judge Sautner on her compliance to the terms and conditions of her probation. Sautner then revoked Lohan’s probation, citing her bad behavior and lack of hours served.

Antoine Dodson Makes Court Appearance (VIDEO)

DJ Digital — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:37:34 +0000

The YouTube sensation of 2010 is a true rags to riches story. Recently though, he ran into some legal troubles by catching a weed charge, so now Antoine is getting his day in court and it is all caught on film. Check out what he got pulled over in!!!

Rebecca Black May Take 'Friday' Producers to Court

DJ Digital — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:46:17 +0000

We saw this coming from a mile away. After Friday comes Saturday. Then after that comes Sunday. Then, the next day, is the day where Rebecca Black is ready to cash in on her not-so-successful success. According to Rolling Stone, Black and her mother Georgina Marquez Kelly (who initially paid for the "package" that landed Black into YouTube fame) are accusing the producers at Ark Music Factory of copyright infringement

Chris Brown & Rihanna Can ReUnite Legally

Chris Reed — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:53:52 +0000

Chris Brown was back in court today, and a judge may have allowed for he and his ex-girlfriend to reunite, legally.While the judge may have lifted the restraining order, Brown was instructed to not harass, annoy, or molest her. While Rihanna was NOT present in court, her attorney says that she did not object to [...]