Cain Velasquez Released on Parole After Shooting Case
#UFC #LegalNewsFormer UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released on parole after 11 months in custody. He was sentenced for a 2022 shooting related to an alleged child molester. The incident followed accusations against the other man. read more
Stanford Protest Trial Ends in Hung Jury
#CampusProtests #LegalNewsA jury is deadlocked in the felony trial of five Stanford students charged for vandalism and trespassing after 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. Defense argued the protest was protected speech, while prosecutors cited property damage. read more
Patriots Diggs Denies Felony Assault Charges
#NFL #LegalNewsPatriots receiver Stefon Diggs pleaded not guilty to felony assault and strangulation charges. His arraignment was delayed until after the Super Bowl. He denies allegations from a dispute with his personal chef over unpaid wages. read more
Veteran Prosecutor Fired Hours After Swearing-In
#USPolitics #LegalNewsVeteran prosecutor Donald Kinsella was fired by the White House less than five hours after being sworn in as a U.S. Attorney. He replaced John Sarcone, whose interim tenure was ruled unlawful. The abrupt dismissal raises legal questions. read more
BYU Football Star Charged with Felony Rape
#BYUFootball #LegalNewsBYU receiver Parker Kingston is charged with felony rape following a yearlong investigation. A woman reported a 2025 assault. Kingston, the team's leading receiver, is held without bail. This is the second such allegation against a BYU player recently. read more
Don Lemon Hires Ex-Prosecutor for Civil Rights Case
#DonLemon #LegalNewsFormer CNN host Don Lemon hires ex-federal prosecutor Joe Thompson, who resigned over Trump administration disputes. Lemon faces civil rights charges for covering a church protest. His arraignment is scheduled for February 13. read more
Falcons Rookie Jailed on Felony Charges After Police Chase
#NFL #LegalNewsAtlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. remains jailed on multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery and stalking, following a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. The incident complicates the Falcons' offseason. read more
Falcons Rookie Pearce Jr. Arrested After Police Chase
#NFL #LegalNewsAtlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. was arrested in Florida on multiple charges, including aggravated battery and stalking, following a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. He fled police and crashed his vehicle. read more
Georgia Players TikTok Stunt Leads to Felony Charges
#CollegeFootball #LegalNewsGeorgia football player London Seymour faces 11 felony property damage charges. He allegedly damaged dorm doors in a TikTok challenge. His attorney seeks case dismissal via a pretrial program involving restitution. read more
Paul Weiss Chair Resigns After Epstein Email Scandal
#JeffreyEpstein #LegalNewsBrad Karp resigned as chair of Paul Weiss law firm after released emails revealed extensive personal communications with Jeffrey Epstein. He stated the reporting created a firm distraction. Partner Scott Barshay succeeds him. read more
Judge Poised to Reject Trump Conviction Appeal
#TrumpTrial #LegalNewsA federal judge signaled he will likely reject Donald Trump's attempt to overturn his 2024 hush money conviction. Judge Hellerstein criticized the legal strategy as seeking "two bites at the apple" and indicated the case should remain in state court. read more
Georgia Power Critic Cleared in Trade Secrets Case
#GeorgiaPower #LegalNewsA Georgia Power critic arrested for allegedly stealing a trade secrets notebook will not be prosecuted due to insufficient evidence. She returned the notebook and completed community service, continuing her advocacy against the utility's secrecy. read more
Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Expand Church Protest Charges
#LegalNews #TrumpAdministrationA US appeals court rejected the Justice Department's bid to charge five more people, including journalist Don Lemon, over a Minnesota church protest. This marks a legal setback for the Trump administration's pursuit of demonstrators. read more
Packers Tackle Arrested at Airport Over Gun
#NFL #LegalNewsGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport for presenting a firearm without proper credentials. His lawyer states he voluntarily disclosed the unloaded weapon and expects the charges to be dismissed. read more
Packers Lineman Arrested at Airport Over Loaded Gun
#NFL #LegalNewsPackers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport for checking a bag containing a legally-owned 9mm Glock. He faces weapons charges, was released, and is due in court March 19. read more
Spanish Prosecutors Drop Julio Iglesias Sex Assault Probe
#JulioIglesias #LegalNewsSpanish prosecutors dropped a sexual assault investigation against singer Julio Iglesias, citing lack of jurisdiction over alleged incidents in the Bahamas and Dominican Republic. The 82-year-old star has denied the accusations from two former employees. read more
#RobertaKaplan #LegalNews
Roberta Kaplan, known for defeating Trump in court, is leaving her high-profile firm amid complaints of mistreatment towards colleagues. Kaplan, along with partner Tim Martin, will start a new firm named Kaplan Martin in mid-July focusing on civil litigation and strategic advisory. read more