Celebrity Law

Andrew Auernheimer?s Arithmetic Crime against the Government: A Primer

Posted on April 08, 2013
Weev's tale weaves the same legal path as Aaron Swartz's, even while his tactics-- and fortitude-- are bolder While not as widely a sympathetic a personality to all, Andrew Aurenheimer's plight ought to arouse concern and action among anyone who mourns the circumstances of Aaron Swartz's unfortunate prosecution: "The controversial hacker's punishment ...

NYPD Challenged for False Stop-and-frisk Arrest of Critic

Posted on March 13, 2013
A week before the the Center for Constitutional Right?s class action suit challenging the legality of the New York City Police Department?s stop-and-frisk policy is scheduled to begin (Floyd v. City of New York), Brooklyn resident Kaylan Pedine filed the latest suit today against the City for civil rights violations...

Federick County Officers Jewell, Rochford, and Harris Still Serving Without Answering Questions about Regal Cinema guest?s Death

Posted on February 18, 2013
Frederick County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cpl. Jennier Bailey asserted three officers involved in the post-arrest asphyxiation death of Regal Cinema "holdover" customer Robert Ethan Saylor have not been compelled to make statements in the case before resuming regular work duty due to their rights under Maryland's so-called "Law Enforcement Officers' ...

Tumult Occupies Wall Street

Posted on September 29, 2011
In the wake of 80+ arrests and now infamous pepper spraying by the New York Police Department of mostly peaceful participants in the 'Occupy Wall Street' demonstration, Commissioner Ray Kelly excused his department's actions as a proper reaction to "tumultuous conduct" of demonstrators whose crime consisted of walking in ...

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Bloomberg Flips on “Perp Walk” in DSK Case

Posted on July 07, 2011
NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg sharing his contradictory thoughts about the practice of parading defendants before press photographers and his claim that, even as mayor, he has not control over this police department practice. May 17th, 2011 after arrest of former IMF-chief and French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn: "You know, if you don't want ...

After Mideast Revolutions, To the Victor go the… Thanks

Posted on February 21, 2011
Bush may have promoted the Iraq War as a beach head of democracy in the Middle East and his Secretary of Defense may be disclaiming the current Administration's role in recent events-- telling a CNN interviewer Obama's Nobel Prize was awarded on hope after he ...

What the Gawker iPhone and Goatse AT&T Website Stunt have to do with the BP Oil Spill

Posted on July 08, 2010
When a journalist's home office is raided by the California police for his coverage of an not-yet-released consumer product that rubbed it's manufacturer, Apple Inc, the wrong way and a publicist is arrested for exposing a security flaw in the website of a telecommunications company, AT&T, readers express little care ...

Daily Pop Justice June 25, 2010: The Anniversary Report

Posted on June 26, 2010
On anniversary of Michael's death, Joe Jackson will file wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray. Judge orders Lindsay Lohan to appear in court to talk about her involvement in a 2007 car crash -- of course, after her probation hearing. Mel Gibson files restraining order against his ex-girlfriend...

Daily Pop Justice June 24, 2010: Relationships Gone Sour

Posted on June 25, 2010
Joan Rivers sued by former manager for defamation in recent film, "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work." Mariah Carey's veterinarian sues for $30,000 still owed by the singer for dog care. Nas owes ex-wife Kelis $300,000 in alimony and mortgage payments. Will...

Why Naked Cowboy’s Underwear is in a Bunch (legal analysis)

Posted on June 24, 2010
Times Square's affable "Naked Cowboy" seems to take only one thing seriously-- his image. When Mars Inc. created an blue M&M in his likeness and used it in a video billboard in 2008, Robert Burck, 39, struck back with a multi-million dollar lawsuit, which ended in an undisclosed settlement (reportedly ...

Daily Pop Justice June 23, 2010: Bad Boys Continue Being Bad Boys

Posted on June 24, 2010
Mel Gibson and soon-to-be-ex-wife sued by Malibu construction company for not paying the bills. Former Giants star Lawrence Taylor indicted for upstate New York rape (indictment). Stalker of Law and Order's Katherine Erbe faces federal charges for inter-state stalking...

Daily Pop Justice June 22, 2010: Bum Raps?

Posted on June 23, 2010
Jay-Z owes $137,000 for private jet use, is sued by airline company. Rapper Lil Boosie is indicted on first degree murder charges. New documents reveal Gary Coleman filed a restraining order against ex-wife Shannon Price months before his death. Michael Jackson's bodyguard drops libel charges against Britain's Channel 4...

Daily Pop Justice June 21, 2010: More Money, More Problems

Posted on June 22, 2010
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt decide to divorce... are we really surprised? Rapper Fat Joe is accused of sexual assault after Wisconsin concert. Nicholas Brendon gets three years probation for alleged cop attack. Law and Order's "Jack McCoy" fundraises for real Manhattan district attorney...

Gary Coleman’s Holographic Will Keeps His Ashes off the Mantel

Posted on June 19, 2010
Poor Gary Coleman's body has already been cremated, but the vestiges of his childhood acting career remain contested by his former wife and former girlfriend. Coleman's 2005 will leaves his assets to ex-girlfriend Anna Grey, but a 2007 handwritten amendment, also known as a "holographic will," bequeaths the entire ...

Daily Pop Justice June 18, 2010: The Freedom Edition

Posted on June 19, 2010
No more ankle bracelet for Lindsay Lohan, who proved to be alcohol-free the morning after the MTV Movie Awards. Former Tiger Woods mistress asks judge to order paternity test for her son. Michael Jackson's estate and AEG to pay city of LA for memorial service...

Joseph Tacopina: Where is the van der Sloot Love Now?

Posted on June 18, 2010
Who did Joran van der Sloot once publicly declare his affection for? In a 2007 GQ interview, van der Sloot sang hotshot lawyer Joseph Tacopina's praises. "I love the guy," he said. "If I do get any money from any of these civil suits, I plan to give it all ...

Daily Pop Justice June 17, 2010: “Desperate” Arrests

Posted on June 18, 2010
ABC ramps up defense against "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan's charges of wrongful termination and physical abuse. Joe Jackson files complaint with the California Medical Board against concert promoter AEG for Michael Jackson's death...

Daily Pop Justice June 16, 2010

Posted on June 17, 2010
Gary Coleman's estate's court-appointed administrator confirms there will be no funeral. "American Pie" actor Chris Klein arrested for DUI. Former "too-hot-for-Citi" banker Debrahlee Lorenzana fires attorney due to past accusations of sexual harassment...

Justice Cowed: How “obscene” were the videos Kozinski’s recused himself from the case over?

Posted on May 09, 2010
With a one sentence explanation, one of the most respected judicial authorities on the First Amendment, Judge Alex Kozinski, removed himself from what will likely become a landmark obscenity case. “In light of the public controversy surrounding my involvement in this case, I have concluded that there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial...

What “Stuff” was on Judge Kozinski’s Personal Website?

Posted on May 09, 2010
An aggrieved attorney encouraged the LA Times to discover pornographic material on the website of a respected Appeals Court Judge who is presiding over a federal case of a filmmaker accused of distributing “criminally obscene” videos depicting bestiality and defecation...

Police and Secret Service Shut Down Assassination Art Exhibit

Posted on May 09, 2010
The New York City Police Department and Secret Service forced the closure of a political art show by artist Yazmany Arboleda titled “The Assassination of Barack Obama / Hillary Clinton”. While Police Commissioner Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly denied the artist was arrested or that the gallery show was forced to close, by detaining Mr...

Reality of Celebrity Divorce: It’s Complicated. Denise Richards Seeks to Star Kids in Reality Show

Posted on May 09, 2010
Denise Richards is making her kids reality television stars and her fuming ex-husband Charlie Sheen is powerless to stop her. Daughters, Lola, 2, and Sam, 3, are headed for Hollywood, as Denise is making the rounds on the nation's talk show circuit this week promoting a new reality show about her home life called Denise [...

Little Hulkster Cools His Brakes in Jail

Posted on May 09, 2010
Hulk Hogan’s 17-year-old son, Nick Bollea, was sentenced to eight months in hail, five years probation, 100 hours/year of community service, and will not be able to drive for three years after pleading no contest to reckless driving in a car crash that caused severe brain damage to his best friend...

Rob Lowe’s Shameless Nanny is Lying

Posted on May 09, 2010
Rob Lowe's former nanny is the latest celebrity employee looking for a fat payday after leaving her job with a wealthy Hollywood family. In a cross complaint filed Monday, Jessica Gibson accuses Lowe of exposing himself, putting his hands down her pants, and other "offensive, insulting, unwelcome, mean, perverted, crude and lascivious" behavior over a two-year [...

Richie Sambora Arrest Threatens Child Custody Privileges

Posted on May 09, 2010
You can lose more than the car keys driving drunk. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora's March 25th DUI arrest may not only cost him jail time, it may cost him his child. Because of Sambora's alleged criminal conduct, his custody rights–specifically his visitation privileges– over his 10-year-old child with ex-wife Heather Locklear are now [...

Multiples in Marriage

Posted on May 09, 2010
One cheating New York Governor is replaced with another. A neighboring governor enjoyed threesomes. Sir Paul surrenders $48.6 Million for his freedom and we get a glimpse of what he was dealing from the judge. Kevin gets from the Pop Queen what Heather couldn’t get from Rock n’ Roll Knight– free [...

Political Wives, Why Stand By Your Man (at the Press Conference)?

Posted on May 09, 2010
We just watched the latest political wife stand by her man at a national press conference as he announces his infidelity, betrayal of marriage vows and violation of public trust. When Silda Spitzer positioned herself next to her husband, Governor Eliot Spitzer, at the podium with her defeated, somber expression, sympathetic glances at her disappointing [...

Who Beat Spitzer off the Mayflower? $31.00 Reward for Identities of Clients Number 1 through 8

Posted on May 09, 2010
Celebrity Justice blog is offering a reward for the identities of Emporer VIP Club’s clients #1 through #8. Can you tell us who beat Governor Spitzer off the Mayflower? Your $31.00 financial reward is only 1% of the price of a night with the public crusader, but you don’t have to take a slow train [...

New Jet Grounded: Disruptive Santonio Holmes Plane Trouble

Posted on May 01, 2010
New York Jets wideout Santonio Holmes, wh0 has a history of legal trouble ranging from domestic violence to marijuana possession and who is currently suspended for the first four games of the regular season, was met by local police upon deplaning from a flight at Pittsburgh International Airport last night, ...

National Enquirer Reports Limo Driver Reveals Obama Cheated with Mistress Vera Baker at Hotel George

Posted on May 01, 2010
The National Enquirer, the Pulitzer Prize-less paper which recently broke the affair of former Democrat Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards, reports that President Obama's enemies have compelled information from a limo driver establishing that the President spent an evening with former campaign worker Vera Baker in a room at the ...

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