Legal
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Day One of R. Kelly’s New York Trial Is in the Books; Here’s What We Know So Far
The disgraced R&B star reportedly sat with a stoic face as opening statements and witness testimony unfolded in a Brooklyn federal courthouse on Wednesday.
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Bill Cosby, Who Isn’t In Prison Due to a Technicality, Is Still Facing a Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Will Plead the Fifth
Judy Huth alleges that Cosby sexually assaulted her at a Playboy Mansion in 1974.
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Jury Selection for R. Kelly’s Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They’re the Only Public Members Allowed in Courtroom
Twelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly’s federal trial in New York, which is set to officially begin with opening arguments on Aug. 18.
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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.