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Ex-Tunisian Dictator was a World-Class Jewel Thief and Druggie
Jeff Neumann · 06/20/11 05:58AMThe trial of deposed Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali begins today in absentia, since Ben Ali is yukking it up with Saudi royals on his extended vacation there. Today's trial is the first of many, but this one is pretty juicy. Ben Ali is charged with theft, as well as drug and weapons possession, and the case is built on evidence recovered from two of his palaces outside of Tunis.
Israeli Rabbis Condemn Dog to Stoning
Seth Abramovitch · 06/19/11 09:00PMInevitable Barefoot Bandit Movie No Longer Part of Plea Deal
Jeff Neumann · 06/09/11 02:04AM20-year-old Colton Harris-Moore, the "Barefoot Bandit" who became famous for stealing airplanes, boats and other rich people toys while shoeless, has been sitting in jail since his arrest in the Bahamas last July. The Bandit is a prime suspect in over 70 crimes. Originally a plea deal was being hashed out that would give all proceeds from book or movie deals to his victims and their insurance companies. But one of the Bandit's lawyers, John Henry Browne says prosecutors are no longer into the idea. Speaking to the AP, Browne said:
Arizona Shooter Ruled Insane, Screams 'Thank You For the Freak Show'
Maureen O'Connor · 05/25/11 03:02PMBerlusconi Appears at Fourth Trial in Four Months
Jeff Neumann · 05/09/11 07:35AMMurderer Attacks Prosecutor During Closing Argument
Max Read · 05/02/11 07:18PMLindsay Lohan Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail
Matt Cherette · 04/22/11 07:22PMEven though the felony theft charge against Lindsay Lohan was reduced to a misdemeanor during a preliminary hearing earlier today, the judge did rule that the fallen starlet had violated her probation. And now Judge Stephanie Saunter has handed down her punishment, sentencing LiLo to 120 days in county jail.
Lindsay Lohan Is Going to Trial
Maureen O'Connor · 03/23/11 02:30PMLindsay Lohan Rejects Plea Bargain
Maureen O'Connor · 03/10/11 01:31PMLindsay Lohan arrived in court today 35 minutes late and in a tight tan mini-dress. (Is that leather?) At the hearing, she rejected a plea deal for the felony grand theft of a $2500 necklace. This means Lindsay is headed to trial! A whole trial's worth of LiLo court outfits! Think of the possibilities. (If you're thinking about going into the paparazzi business, now is a good time.) First, however, the court will convene on April 22 for a preliminary hearing where the prosecution will present evidence.
Julian Assange Appeals Extradition to Sweden
John Cook · 03/03/11 11:15AMVinny Gorgeous' Murder Trial Fashion Nightmare
Jeff Neumann · 03/02/11 05:31AMJudge to Lohan: 'I Don't Care That You're Lindsay Lohan'
Maureen O'Connor · 02/23/11 01:04PMIn a cleavage-baring top and chunky jewelry, Lindsay Lohan reported to court today court for the grand theft of a $2000 necklace. Per usual, the appearance was livestreamed on TMZ. The judge announced that if Lindsay Lohan accepts a plea bargain—as her lawyer has said she'd like to do—it will have to include jail time. "If you plead in front of me, you are going to jail, period. If the case settles here, you will go to jail," Judge Keith Schwartz said. Worrying about whether the ruined starlet would become a "repeat offender," he asked for "additional psychological information" and made his lack of interest in LiLo's celebrity clear:
'Vinny Gorgeous' Will Have Nice Suits for Court
Jeff Neumann · 02/22/11 07:31AMIn a Post exclusive today we learn that alleged mobster Vincent "Vinny Gorgeous" Basciano, for his upcoming death-penalty trial, will have the right to "up to five sets of clothing, including but not limited to undershirts, socks, shoes, dress shirts, suit pants and suit jackets, be made available to Basciano prior to each court date in this case." Stay gorgeous, Vinny.
The Dress Lindsay Lohan Wore to Court Yesterday Is Now Sold Out
Brian Moylan · 02/10/11 05:50PMThe white "Glavis" dress that Lindsay Lohan wore for her latest court date yesterday (yes, the one that looked like a doily that shrunk in the crotch) was so popular that it is completely sold out, according to designer Kimberly Ovitz. Let's see if she'll have the same effect on orange jump suits in a month.
Lindsay Lohan Arraigned and Released on $40,000 Bond
Lindsay MaHarry · 02/09/11 06:00PMLindsay Lohan had her millionth day in court today, this time to be arraigned on grand theft charges related to a necklace she supposedly stole from a store. She has to pony up $20,000 bail for that charge and another $20,000 for violating her parole for a string of DUIs that she already served a brief sentence for.