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Lindsay Lohan Pleads 'Not Guilty'; Back in Court on Feb. 23

February 9, 2011 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

The actress' next court appearance will not be her last this month - there's still her 2007 DUI probation hearing on Feb. 25

  

Jail or Bail? – Lindsay Lohan’s Latest Big Day in Court

February 9, 2011 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Arraignment on felony grand theft charges at L.A. Airport Courthouse Wednesday could have very confining consequences - one way or another.

  

Grand Theft Lohan – L.A. D.A. Charges Lindsay!

February 8, 2011 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Prosecutors file criminal charges against the “Machete” actress for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace; Could spend up to three years in jail.

  

Mel Gibson May Face Domestic Violence Charges Very Soon (Updated)

January 18, 2011 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

If convicted, the reviled Oscar winner could face up to four years in jail for assaulting ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

  

Michael Jackson’s Doctor to Stand Trial on Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

January 11, 2011 By Steven Mikulan 1 year ago

Preliminary hearing wraps after a week, with singer’s doctor stripped of license and arraignment set for Jan. 25

  

Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray and the Stripper

January 7, 2011 By Steven Mikulan 1 year ago

Nicole Alvarez’s testimony on Day Four of preliminary hearing offers a look into personal life of King of Pop’s doctor but not much about his relationship with Jackson

  

Charges Against Anna Nicole Smith’s Lawyer/Lover Dropped

January 6, 2011 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Judge rejects jury's findings, says evidence did not show Howard K. Stern committed conspiracy; charges against psychiatrist reduced

  

Conrad Murray Hid Drugs Before Calling 911, Says Jackson Bodyguard

January 5, 2011 By Associated Press 1 year ago

Day Two of preliminary hearing brings more damning recollections about doctor’s conduct on day Michael Jackson died

  

This Is It – Michael Jackson Manslaughter Case Kicks Off

January 4, 2011 By Steven Mikulan 1 year ago

On Day One of preliminary hearing, prosecutors begin laying out their case that Conrad Murray, the singer’s personal physician, killed the King of Pop

  

Thriller Trial - Michael Jackson's Doctor Finally Gets His Day in Court

January 4, 2011 By Steven Mikulan 1 year ago

Nearly 19 months after the singer's death, preliminary hearing in manslaughter case against Conrad Murray begins in LA

  

LA DA Says Defense To Claim Michael Jackson Killed Himself

December 29, 2010 By Associated Press 1 year ago

Lawyers clash as January 4 preliminary hearing in superstar's June 2009 death nears

  

Anna Nicole Smith Verdict Mixed: Howard K. Stern Guilty on 2 Counts

October 28, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Lawyer/Boyfriend Stern guilty on two counts, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor not guilty and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich guilty on four counts of conspiring to illegally funnel prescription drugs to Playboy model

  

Lindsay Lohan Heads Back to Jail

September 24, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Judge orders probation-breaking actress to correctional facility until Oct. 22

  

Bench Warrant Issued for Lindsay Lohan After Failed Drug Test

September 20, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Lindsay knows "she f--ked up," person close to case says. Judge decides not to detain actress right away, however; hearing set for Sept. 24 could see her in jail for 30 days.

  

A Lethal Weapon? Mel Gibson Domestic-Violence Report Goes to D.A.

August 25, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Sheriff’s department hands over results of investigation -- but don’t expect any charges soon

  

Latest Lohan: She's Gotta Spend 2 Months at Home

August 25, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

One day after getting early release from rehab, actress gets second chance from new judge in her case

  

'Lucky Lindsay' Lohan Gets Out of Rehab 68 Days Early

August 24, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Reports say the troubled actress checks out after three weeks in UCLA inpatient rehab program

  

Lindsay Lohan's Freedom Could Be 1 Day, 1 Ruling Closer

August 23, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Judge Elden Fox to issue his first ruling in LiLo case one day before her probation hearing

  

Michael Jackson Doctor's Pre-Trial Set for 2011

August 23, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

The manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray slated to begin almost a year and a half after Jackson's death

  

Looks Like Lindsay Lohan’s Leaving Rehab Early

August 19, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

New hearing scheduled to determine if the Hollywood wild child, sentenced to 90 in a treatment program, could be out in less than six weeks

  

Will Polanski Walk? Do the Math

October 22, 2009 By Steven Mikulan 2 years ago

The director’s Chino Prison time, plus his Swiss incarceration, may equal no further jail time.

  

Roman Polanski's Latest Victim: Steve Cooley’s Political Career

December 31, 1970 By Dominic Patten 42 years ago

One year later, Cooley can’t shake his failure to bring the Oscar-winning director to justice -- and Polanski's not his only problem

  
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