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Cardi B’s winning streak in court continues. The Bronx rapper and her sister, reality star Hennessy Carolina, this week beat a defamation case brought against them by three Suffolk County beachgoers who got into a confrontation with Carolina back in September 2020. The three plaintiffs sued for defamation as well as assault and battery, claiming that […]
TMZ has learned that a lawsuit has been filed against Brandy by her former housekeeper who alleges she was fired in February because of her age. The unidentified housekeeper accuses the singer of no longer wanting an “older” caretaker. She claims to be over 60 years old. The housekeeper is seeking $250,000 in damages after allegedly failing to pay for […]
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against his former presidential opponent Hillary Clinton. According to court documents obtained by CNN, the ex-POTUS is suing Clinton and dozens of others for allegedly undermining his 2016 campaign. Clinton’s co-defendants include the Democratic National Committee, former FBI Director James Comey, and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, all of whom are accused […]
Justin Bieber is ready to end a years-long legal battle. According to Rolling Stone, the 28-year-old singer filed to voluntarily dismiss defamation lawsuits against two women who accused him of sexual assault nearly two years ago. The defendants were listed as Khadidja Djibrine and “Jane Doe,” who was identified simply as “Danielle” in court documents. In March 2020, Danielle took to […]
An unarmed Black man who last month was shot and paralyzed by police officers in Trenton, New Jersey, is suing the city and its police department. NBC News reports Jajuan R. Henderson, 29, went to his car to retrieve an iced tea shortly after midnight on Feb. 12, when he was allegedly ambushed by a group of plain-clothed police officers. “In […]
The Jussie Smollett saga continues. According to Rolling Stone, the actor’s lawyer has filed a defamation lawsuit against brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo—key witnesses in Smollett’s hate crime hoax trial. Defense attorney Mark Geragos claims the Osundairo were guilty of “malicious prosecution,” as they falsely accused him of making untrue claims about their involvement in the alleged stunt. The brothers point to Geragos’ podcast […]
The Los Angeles Police Department has been slapped with another lawsuit alleging excessive force and racial profiling. According to legal documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the department is being sued by Ernest Simon Jr., a Black production employee of the Walt Disney Company’s General Entertainment Division. The plaintiff says the incident took place in March 2021 during a […]
Disturbing video shows the final moments of a man’s life as he shouted “I can’t breathe” while being restrained by five officers. The incident occurred in Los Angeles County on March 31, 2020, nearly two months before George Floyd died under similar circumstances. CNN reports the California Highway Patrol took Edward Bronstein, 38, into custody following […]
Katy Perry secured another win in her years-long copyright infringement case. According to Variety, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the singer was not liable to Marcus Gray, a Christian rapper who accused Perry of ripping off his 2008 record “Joyful Noise” for her 2013 hit “Dark Horse.” Gray—who performs under the moniker Flame—initially won the case in […]
A former business partner of Akon argues in recently filed court documents that the “Lonely” artist’s Senegal city plans can be likened to a Ponzi scheme. Per a report from Page Six this week, Devyne Stephens—who was previously reported to have sued Akon for millions—is now asking a judge to freeze the singer and entrepreneur’s New York […]
