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Megan Thee Stallion seeks permanent injunction against sued blogger after jury's liability findings • The motion cites the Dec. 1 jury verdict and Milagro Cooper's "five-year cyberstalking campaign" under a Florida law that allows for injunctions against cyberstalking.
Megan Thee Stallion seeks permanent injunction against sued blogger after jury's liability findings
The motion cites the Dec. 1 jury verdict and Milagro Cooper's "five-year cyberstalking campaign" under a Florida law that allows for injunctions against cyberstalking.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Megan Thee Stallion seeks permanent injunction against sued blogger after jury's liability findings • The motion cites the Dec. 1 jury verdict and Milagro Cooper's "five-year cyberstalking campaign" under a Florida law that allows for injunctions against cyberstalking.
Jury in defamation trial awards Megan Thee Stallion $75,000 in damages for three claims • The future of the defamation liability is in doubt because jurors also said Milagro Cooper should be treated as media, but Megan's lawyers didn't notify her before they sued.
Jury in defamation trial awards Megan Thee Stallion $75,000 in damages for three claims
The future of the defamation liability is in doubt because jurors also said Milagro Cooper should be treated as media, but Megan's lawyers didn't notify her before they sued.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Jury in defamation trial awards Megan Thee Stallion $75,000 in damages for three claims • The future of the defamation liability is in doubt because jurors also said Milagro Cooper should be treated as media, but Megan's lawyers didn't notify her before they sued.
No verdict yet in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation trial as jury recesses for Thanksgiving • Jurors will return to the federal courthouse in Miami on Monday after deliberating for about 5 1/2 hours on Wednesday.
No verdict yet in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation trial as jury recesses for Thanksgiving
Jurors will return to the federal courthouse in Miami on Monday after deliberating for about 5 1/2 hours on Wednesday.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:07 AM
No verdict yet in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation trial as jury recesses for Thanksgiving • Jurors will return to the federal courthouse in Miami on Monday after deliberating for about 5 1/2 hours on Wednesday.
Megan Thee Stallion dismisses 'diss tracks' about her as testimony in defamation trial continues • The trial attorneys don’t conform with standard evidentiary rules and procedures, which has created a free-wheeling approach to testimony and evidence.
Megan Thee Stallion dismisses 'diss tracks' about her as testimony in defamation trial continues
The trial attorneys don’t conform with standard evidentiary rules and procedures, which has created a free-wheeling approach to testimony and evidence.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Megan Thee Stallion dismisses 'diss tracks' about her as testimony in defamation trial continues • The trial attorneys don’t conform with standard evidentiary rules and procedures, which has created a free-wheeling approach to testimony and evidence.
Megan Thee Stallion testifies about Tory Lanez shooting and sued streamer's online vitriol • Megan will return to the Miami federal courthouse on Friday for more cross-examination.
Megan Thee Stallion testifies about Tory Lanez shooting and sued streamer's online vitriol
Megan will return to the Miami federal courthouse on Friday for more cross-examination.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Megan Thee Stallion testifies about Tory Lanez shooting and sued streamer's online vitriol • Megan will return to the Miami federal courthouse on Friday for more cross-examination.
Jury hears Megan Thee Stallion's assailant Tory Lanez discuss sued streamer's legal defense • Jurors also heard testimony Wednesday from a Roc Nation executive and from a renowned psychologist who said Megan has post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jury hears Megan Thee Stallion's assailant Tory Lanez discuss sued streamer's legal defense
Jurors also heard testimony Wednesday from a Roc Nation executive and from a renowned psychologist who said Megan has post-traumatic stress disorder.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jury hears Megan Thee Stallion's assailant Tory Lanez discuss sued streamer's legal defense • Jurors also heard testimony Wednesday from a Roc Nation executive and from a renowned psychologist who said Megan has post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sued streamer says she'd 'bow down and apologize' if she believed Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion • Defendant Milagro Cooper finished testifying late Tuesday afternoon at the federal courthouse in Miami.
Sued streamer says she'd 'bow down and apologize' if she believed Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion
Defendant Milagro Cooper finished testifying late Tuesday afternoon at the federal courthouse in Miami.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sued streamer says she'd 'bow down and apologize' if she believed Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion • Defendant Milagro Cooper finished testifying late Tuesday afternoon at the federal courthouse in Miami.
Streamer being sued by Megan Thee Stallion testifies as first witness in defamation trial • Milagro Cooper will continues testifying on Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Miami. Megan also is expected to testify.
Streamer being sued by Megan Thee Stallion testifies as first witness in defamation trial
Milagro Cooper will continues testifying on Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Miami. Megan also is expected to testify.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Streamer being sued by Megan Thee Stallion testifies as first witness in defamation trial • Milagro Cooper will continues testifying on Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Miami. Megan also is expected to testify.
Appellate court upholds Tory Lanez's convictions and sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion • The 46-page opinion was issued one week before trial begins in Megan's federal lawsuit against an online commentator accused of a 'campaign of harassment' on Lanez's behalf.
Appellate court upholds Tory Lanez's convictions and sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
The 46-page opinion was issued one week before trial begins in Megan's federal lawsuit against an online commentator accused of a 'campaign of harassment' on Lanez's behalf.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Appellate court upholds Tory Lanez's convictions and sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion • The 46-page opinion was issued one week before trial begins in Megan's federal lawsuit against an online commentator accused of a 'campaign of harassment' on Lanez's behalf.
Jury convicts woman of manslaughter for rapper Julio Foolio's fatal shooting in Florida • Alicia Andrews is the first of five defendants to stand trial in a capital murder case prosecutors say is part of a gang war that includes rap songs celebrating death.
Jury convicts woman of manslaughter for rapper Julio Foolio's fatal shooting in Florida
Alicia Andrews is the first of five defendants to stand trial in a capital murder case prosecutors say is part of a gang war that includes rap songs celebrating death.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jury convicts woman of manslaughter for rapper Julio Foolio's fatal shooting in Florida • Alicia Andrews is the first of five defendants to stand trial in a capital murder case prosecutors say is part of a gang war that includes rap songs celebrating death.
Baseball great Mike Trout testifies in civil trial over Angels pitcher's fatal drug overdose • The Angels slugger fielded questions about Tyler Skaggs' and Eric Kay's drug use in front of a jury deciding a wrongful death lawsuit against the Angels over Skaggs' 2019 death.
Baseball great Mike Trout testifies in civil trial over Angels pitcher's fatal drug overdose
The Angels slugger fielded questions about Tyler Skaggs' and Eric Kay's drug use in front of a jury deciding a wrongful death lawsuit against the Angels over Skaggs' 2019 death.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Baseball great Mike Trout testifies in civil trial over Angels pitcher's fatal drug overdose • The Angels slugger fielded questions about Tyler Skaggs' and Eric Kay's drug use in front of a jury deciding a wrongful death lawsuit against the Angels over Skaggs' 2019 death.
A judge sentenced Diddy to 4 years in prison. Here's everything that went into it. • Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appeal could be the first test of a U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines amendment that says judges can't consider acquitted conduct.
A judge sentenced Diddy to 4 years in prison. Here's everything that went into it.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appeal could be the first test of a U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines amendment that says judges can't consider acquitted conduct.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A judge sentenced Diddy to 4 years in prison. Here's everything that went into it. • Sean 'Diddy' Combs' appeal could be the first test of a U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines amendment that says judges can't consider acquitted conduct.
Jury finds no claims proven in Metro Boomin's civil sexual assault trial • The verdict followed a two-day trial with three witnesses, including Metro and a woman who claims to speak with the dead and accused him of sexually assaulting her.
Jury finds no claims proven in Metro Boomin's civil sexual assault trial
The verdict followed a two-day trial with three witnesses, including Metro and a woman who claims to speak with the dead and accused him of sexually assaulting her.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jury finds no claims proven in Metro Boomin's civil sexual assault trial • The verdict followed a two-day trial with three witnesses, including Metro and a woman who claims to speak with the dead and accused him of sexually assaulting her.
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin begins trial in federal sexual assault lawsuit • The woman suing testified she realized she needed to seek justice eight years later during a therapy session with the psychedelic plant Ayahuasca.
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin begins trial in federal sexual assault lawsuit
The woman suing testified she realized she needed to seek justice eight years later during a therapy session with the psychedelic plant Ayahuasca.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin begins trial in federal sexual assault lawsuit • The woman suing testified she realized she needed to seek justice eight years later during a therapy session with the psychedelic plant Ayahuasca.
Judge says Mark Geragos owes nothing in Nike extortion malpractice lawsuit • A jury in July found $100,000 in damages but no liability or causation by Geragos.
Judge says Mark Geragos owes nothing in Nike extortion malpractice lawsuit
A jury in July found $100,000 in damages but no liability or causation by Geragos.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Judge says Mark Geragos owes nothing in Nike extortion malpractice lawsuit • A jury in July found $100,000 in damages but no liability or causation by Geragos.
Jury clears rapper Cardi B in civil assault trial over 2018 security guard dispute • Jurors deliberated about an hour on Tuesday in a lawsuit that stemmed from Cardi's visit to an OB-GYN center in Beverly Hills, California, during her first pregnancy.
Jury clears rapper Cardi B in civil assault trial over 2018 security guard dispute
Jurors deliberated about an hour on Tuesday in a lawsuit that stemmed from Cardi's visit to an OB-GYN center in Beverly Hills, California, during her first pregnancy.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jury clears rapper Cardi B in civil assault trial over 2018 security guard dispute • Jurors deliberated about an hour on Tuesday in a lawsuit that stemmed from Cardi's visit to an OB-GYN center in Beverly Hills, California, during her first pregnancy.
Cardi B is on trial in an assault lawsuit, and the judge let jurors ask their own questions • Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday morning in a state superior court trial over a lawsuit from a former security guard at a medical center in Beverly Hills in 2018.
Cardi B is on trial in an assault lawsuit, and the judge let jurors ask their own questions
Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday morning in a state superior court trial over a lawsuit from a former security guard at a medical center in Beverly Hills in 2018.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Cardi B is on trial in an assault lawsuit, and the judge let jurors ask their own questions • Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday morning in a state superior court trial over a lawsuit from a former security guard at a medical center in Beverly Hills in 2018.
Judge gives ex-deputy bail | Jury acquits in Young Dolph murder plot | Adelson murder-for-hire-trial begins | Tory Lanez argument • My YouTube channel is booming with my coverage of the Young Dolph murder plot trial last week and my coverage of Donna Adelson's murder-for-hire trial this week.
Judge gives ex-deputy bail | Jury acquits in Young Dolph murder plot | Adelson murder-for-hire-trial begins | Tory Lanez argument
My YouTube channel is booming with my coverage of the Young Dolph murder plot trial last week and my coverage of Donna Adelson's murder-for-hire trial this week.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Judge gives ex-deputy bail | Jury acquits in Young Dolph murder plot | Adelson murder-for-hire-trial begins | Tory Lanez argument • My YouTube channel is booming with my coverage of the Young Dolph murder plot trial last week and my coverage of Donna Adelson's murder-for-hire trial this week.
Appellate court rejects Tory Lanez's habeas petitions in Megan Thee Stallion appeal • The three-justice panel has not issued its ruling on Lanez's main appeal, which is scheduled for oral argument Monday in Los Angeles.
Appellate court rejects Tory Lanez's habeas petitions in Megan Thee Stallion appeal
The three-justice panel has not issued its ruling on Lanez's main appeal, which is scheduled for oral argument Monday in Los Angeles.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Appellate court rejects Tory Lanez's habeas petitions in Megan Thee Stallion appeal • The three-justice panel has not issued its ruling on Lanez's main appeal, which is scheduled for oral argument Monday in Los Angeles.
Judge rejects DOJ's post-sentencing dismissal request in police civil rights case • Ex-Deputy Trevor Kirk is to report to prison in Aug. 28 after U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson said dismissing his criminal case is "contrary to the public interest."
Judge rejects DOJ's post-sentencing dismissal request in police civil rights case
Ex-Deputy Trevor Kirk is to report to prison in Aug. 28 after U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson said dismissing his criminal case is "contrary to the public interest."
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Judge rejects DOJ's post-sentencing dismissal request in police civil rights case • Ex-Deputy Trevor Kirk is to report to prison in Aug. 28 after U.S. District Judge Stephen V. Wilson said dismissing his criminal case is "contrary to the public interest."
Judge questions post-sentencing dismissal request in sheriff deputy's civil rights case • A former federal judge now representing the victim is asking the 9th Circuit to appoint him and the victim's other lawyer as special counsel to defend the convictions.
Judge questions post-sentencing dismissal request in sheriff deputy's civil rights case
A former federal judge now representing the victim is asking the 9th Circuit to appoint him and the victim's other lawyer as special counsel to defend the convictions.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Judge questions post-sentencing dismissal request in sheriff deputy's civil rights case • A former federal judge now representing the victim is asking the 9th Circuit to appoint him and the victim's other lawyer as special counsel to defend the convictions.