Legal
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R. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse Trial
The long-awaited trial for the 12 Play singer is set to begin on Monday, August 9 in Brooklyn.
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R. Kelly’s Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a ‘Pile On’ Effort
Kelly's defense team noted that they will 'vigorously oppose' the prosecution's request to present this new evidence in the existing case.
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New Allegations of Bribery and Sexual Abuse of a Minor Filed Against R. Kelly Ahead of His Trial in New York
The singer is set to face a federal judge in Brooklyn on racketeering charges next month.
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Black Man Attacked for No Reason by South Carolina Police Officer Sues Police Department for Defamation
The lawsuit also names the U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman and the city of Rock Hill.
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Dr. Ian Smith Claims He Was Fired After Attempts to Combat Racial Discrimination on The Doctors, Files Complaint
Smith filed a complaint against ViacomCBS and Dr. Phil’s Stage 29 Productions, where he spoke up for more inclusion and pay equity for African Americans.
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Law & Order: SVU and Power Actor Isaiah Stokes Indicted for Murder in New York City
The Queens, N.Y. District Attorney announced Stokes was charged with one-count murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
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Yes, the Jussie Smollett Court Saga Is Still Going. Here's the Latest
Smollett appeared at a court hearing on Wednesday in relation to the 2019 incident, but it was about retaining his lawyer, not the charges against him.
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Andrew Brown Jr.’s Family Files $30M Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Police Shooting
Brown was fatally shot by deputies in North Carolina earlier this year.
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New York Prosecutors File Charges Against Trump Organization for an Alleged 15-Year Plot to 'Scheme and Defraud' the Government
No, this doesn't mean that Donald Trump has been indicted. Yes, I'm just as disappointed.
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Bill Cosby Celebrates Technicality-Based Prison Release; Howard University and Janet Hubert Respond to Phylicia Rashad
Cosby says he always maintained his innocence, Howard University denounces Rashad's insensitive comments and Hubert calls out Rashad.