Meghann Cuniff
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Megan Thee Stallion walks into the federal courthouse in Miami this morning for day four of trial in her defamation lawsuit against online commentator Milagro Gramz.
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Megan Thee Stallion walks into the federal courthouse in Miami this morning for day four of trial in her defamation lawsuit against online commentator Milagro Gramz.
Judge Reid on Lanez's lawyer Crystal Morgan (same lawyer who wrote his doomed-to-failure appellate briefs):
"Her conduct served to reinforce and sought to excuse Mr. Peterson’s contentious behavior rather than ensure compliance with court orders."
"Her conduct served to reinforce and sought to excuse Mr. Peterson’s contentious behavior rather than ensure compliance with court orders."
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Judge Reid on Lanez's lawyer Crystal Morgan (same lawyer who wrote his doomed-to-failure appellate briefs):
"Her conduct served to reinforce and sought to excuse Mr. Peterson’s contentious behavior rather than ensure compliance with court orders."
"Her conduct served to reinforce and sought to excuse Mr. Peterson’s contentious behavior rather than ensure compliance with court orders."
"The three questions Plaintiff’s counsel asked during the deposition were (1) How he first came to know Defendant [Milagro] Cooper; (2) Whether Mr. Peterson communicated with Defendant Cooper; and (3) Whether he sent Ms. Cooper Instagram direct messages or text messages."
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"The three questions Plaintiff’s counsel asked during the deposition were (1) How he first came to know Defendant [Milagro] Cooper; (2) Whether Mr. Peterson communicated with Defendant Cooper; and (3) Whether he sent Ms. Cooper Instagram direct messages or text messages."
Tory Lanez and his lawyer have been held in contempt of court after Lanez refused to answer questions in a deposition in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz.
He's to pay $20,000, and jury in Megan's trial will be told he refused to answer questions.
He's to pay $20,000, and jury in Megan's trial will be told he refused to answer questions.
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Tory Lanez and his lawyer have been held in contempt of court after Lanez refused to answer questions in a deposition in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz.
He's to pay $20,000, and jury in Megan's trial will be told he refused to answer questions.
He's to pay $20,000, and jury in Megan's trial will be told he refused to answer questions.
Attorneys, what would you do if your client was hit with this special jury instruction as a sanction. www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/trial-begi...
November 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Attorneys, what would you do if your client was hit with this special jury instruction as a sanction. www.legalaffairsandtrials.com/p/trial-begi...
Oops meant to post the s reshot of the jury instruction. Here it is.
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Oops meant to post the s reshot of the jury instruction. Here it is.
The opinion affirming Tory Lanez's convictions and prison sentence is, as expected, "unpublished," which means it doesn't establish new case law and isn't citable.
But it WILL be publicly available. I should have a copy soon, stay tuned!
"Affirmed in full"
But it WILL be publicly available. I should have a copy soon, stay tuned!
"Affirmed in full"
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The opinion affirming Tory Lanez's convictions and prison sentence is, as expected, "unpublished," which means it doesn't establish new case law and isn't citable.
But it WILL be publicly available. I should have a copy soon, stay tuned!
"Affirmed in full"
But it WILL be publicly available. I should have a copy soon, stay tuned!
"Affirmed in full"
"We affirm Daystar Peterson's conviction."
The California Court of Appeal has affirmed Tory Lanez's felony convictions and 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
The California Court of Appeal has affirmed Tory Lanez's felony convictions and 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"We affirm Daystar Peterson's conviction."
The California Court of Appeal has affirmed Tory Lanez's felony convictions and 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
The California Court of Appeal has affirmed Tory Lanez's felony convictions and 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
The lead defense attorney in Alicia Andrews' trial over Julio Foolio's murder also is defending online commentator Milagro Cooper in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit, and I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in federal court.
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The lead defense attorney in Alicia Andrews' trial over Julio Foolio's murder also is defending online commentator Milagro Cooper in Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit, and I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in federal court.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A federal judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
“Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A federal judge has dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
“Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The idea that Rinderknecht wanted to start a huge fire because he liked that song is contradicted by the fact that the feds say he tried to call 911 several times immediately after the fire started.
October 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The idea that Rinderknecht wanted to start a huge fire because he liked that song is contradicted by the fact that the feds say he tried to call 911 several times immediately after the fire started.
An Uber driver accused of igniting the fire that led to the deadly Palisades fire in LA has been arrested.
The criminal complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht mentions his apparent affinity for French rapper Josman's song and video "Un Zder, Un The." www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
The criminal complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht mentions his apparent affinity for French rapper Josman's song and video "Un Zder, Un The." www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
An Uber driver accused of igniting the fire that led to the deadly Palisades fire in LA has been arrested.
The criminal complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht mentions his apparent affinity for French rapper Josman's song and video "Un Zder, Un The." www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
The criminal complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht mentions his apparent affinity for French rapper Josman's song and video "Un Zder, Un The." www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Judge Subramanian has rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’ motion for acquittal / new trial.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday at 10 am in Manhattan.
Entire opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday at 10 am in Manhattan.
Entire opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Judge Subramanian has rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’ motion for acquittal / new trial.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday at 10 am in Manhattan.
Entire opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday at 10 am in Manhattan.
Entire opinion: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Cassie’s victim impact statement:
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that victims and survivors will never be safe.”
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that victims and survivors will never be safe.”
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Cassie’s victim impact statement:
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that victims and survivors will never be safe.”
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that victims and survivors will never be safe.”
New tonight:
Prosecutors are recommending 135 months in prison for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
That’s 11 years and 3 months.
Here’s the 164-page filing:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Prosecutors are recommending 135 months in prison for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
That’s 11 years and 3 months.
Here’s the 164-page filing:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
New tonight:
Prosecutors are recommending 135 months in prison for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
That’s 11 years and 3 months.
Here’s the 164-page filing:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Prosecutors are recommending 135 months in prison for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
That’s 11 years and 3 months.
Here’s the 164-page filing:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Metro Boomin leaves federal court in LA after a jury cleared him in a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in 2016.
I'll have a full recap with quotes from closing arguments and more photos and video.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Metro Boomin leaves federal court in LA after a jury cleared him in a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in 2016.
I'll have a full recap with quotes from closing arguments and more photos and video.
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“Mrs. Adelson, control yourself.”
- Judge Stephen Everett
A jury in Tallahassee, Florida, has convicted Donna Adelson of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder for the 2014 contract murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.
- Judge Stephen Everett
A jury in Tallahassee, Florida, has convicted Donna Adelson of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder for the 2014 contract murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.
September 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
“Mrs. Adelson, control yourself.”
- Judge Stephen Everett
A jury in Tallahassee, Florida, has convicted Donna Adelson of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder for the 2014 contract murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.
- Judge Stephen Everett
A jury in Tallahassee, Florida, has convicted Donna Adelson of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation of first-degree murder for the 2014 contract murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel.
The judge in Cardi B’s civil assault trial let jurors submit questions for witnesses that he reviewed before asking himself.
Jurors had zero questions for Cardi.
Jurors had zero questions for Cardi.
September 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The judge in Cardi B’s civil assault trial let jurors submit questions for witnesses that he reviewed before asking himself.
Jurors had zero questions for Cardi.
Jurors had zero questions for Cardi.
I’ve never seen a judge ask a defendant if they’re OK with their lawyers’ cross-examination plans like Judge Stephen Everett did with Donna Adelson in her murder-for-hire trial today.
This afternoon should be interesting. www.youtube.com/live/mD3ltF6...
This afternoon should be interesting. www.youtube.com/live/mD3ltF6...
August 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’ve never seen a judge ask a defendant if they’re OK with their lawyers’ cross-examination plans like Judge Stephen Everett did with Donna Adelson in her murder-for-hire trial today.
This afternoon should be interesting. www.youtube.com/live/mD3ltF6...
This afternoon should be interesting. www.youtube.com/live/mD3ltF6...
I’m impressed by the multiple camera angles in the Adelson murder-for-hire trial live stream. And it’s Florida, so we get to see even the gallery filling up.
“When you come in please take a seat, be quiet,” Judge Everett said.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/6rkASjv...
“When you come in please take a seat, be quiet,” Judge Everett said.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/6rkASjv...
August 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I’m impressed by the multiple camera angles in the Adelson murder-for-hire trial live stream. And it’s Florida, so we get to see even the gallery filling up.
“When you come in please take a seat, be quiet,” Judge Everett said.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/6rkASjv...
“When you come in please take a seat, be quiet,” Judge Everett said.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/6rkASjv...
A jury in Memphis, Tennessee, today acquitted a man accused of planning the murder of rapper Young Dolph.
Hernandez Govan was declared not guilty on murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Hernandez Govan was declared not guilty on murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
August 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A jury in Memphis, Tennessee, today acquitted a man accused of planning the murder of rapper Young Dolph.
Hernandez Govan was declared not guilty on murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Hernandez Govan was declared not guilty on murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
A judge overseeing a lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs that includes comedian Druski as a defendant may sanction plaintiff attorneys for standing by the claims against Druski despite evidence she says shows "no objectively reasonable factual basis to continue to accuse him."
August 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A judge overseeing a lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs that includes comedian Druski as a defendant may sanction plaintiff attorneys for standing by the claims against Druski despite evidence she says shows "no objectively reasonable factual basis to continue to accuse him."
"That's why today we humbly, humbly pray for exoneration of Mr. Daystar Peterson. Thank you very much."
Watch the full argument in Tory Lanez's appeal of his convictions for shooting Megan Thee Stallion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4N...
Watch the full argument in Tory Lanez's appeal of his convictions for shooting Megan Thee Stallion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4N...
August 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"That's why today we humbly, humbly pray for exoneration of Mr. Daystar Peterson. Thank you very much."
Watch the full argument in Tory Lanez's appeal of his convictions for shooting Megan Thee Stallion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4N...
Watch the full argument in Tory Lanez's appeal of his convictions for shooting Megan Thee Stallion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4N...
A jury in Atlanta today acquitted a man of all charges related to the fatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy, but the judge who read the verdict initially said they found him guilty.
"I apologize for my mispronunciation," Fulton County Superior Judge Melynee Leftridge said.
"I apologize for my mispronunciation," Fulton County Superior Judge Melynee Leftridge said.
August 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A jury in Atlanta today acquitted a man of all charges related to the fatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy, but the judge who read the verdict initially said they found him guilty.
"I apologize for my mispronunciation," Fulton County Superior Judge Melynee Leftridge said.
"I apologize for my mispronunciation," Fulton County Superior Judge Melynee Leftridge said.