Nancy Dillon
nancydillon.bsky.social
Nancy Dillon
@nancydillon.bsky.social
Senior Reporter @ Rolling Stone focused on courts
Former West Coast Bureau Chief @NYDailyNews
Tips to ndillon@rollingstone.com
NEW details on Soulja Boy arrest:

He was passenger in Tesla pulled over for alleged "tinted windows"

Officers "discovered a firearm in the rear seat" but Soulja Boy denied it was his

Prosecutors declined to file charges

He was released today

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Soulja Boy Released from Custody as Gun Charge Rejected by Prosecutors
Los Angeles County D.A. declines to file case against Soulja Boy following his arrest on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a gun.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?
What does it take for a famine to be declared in Gaza?
Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?
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July 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Trump’s Military Crackdown Is Starting To Dent His Poll Numbers
Trump's Military Crackdown Is Starting To Dent His Poll Numbers
New surveys show voters oppose Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, has been critical of the president and his actions.
MAGA Melts Down Over New Pope's Anti-Trump, Pro-Immigrant Social Media
Donald Trump's supporters are not liking the social media of Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, which includes several posts critical of the president.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lil Durk “strong & focused” as he awaits trial in murder-for-hire case, his dad tells Rolling Stone

“He’s still smiling. He’s still strong. He’s standing on his faith & believing that God will make a way for him,” Dontay “Big Durk” Banks said after the rapper was denied bond
May 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Jillian Lauren, the bestselling author & wife of Weezer's bassist, was in court today

DA says LAPD hasn't presented case, so no charging decision yet

Cops say she fired 1st during chaotic search for hit-&-run suspects outside her house, but Qs remain

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Wife of Weezer Bassist Makes First Court Appearance in LAPD Shooting
Jillian Lauren, bestselling author and wife of Weezer's bassist, makes first court appearance after arrest in LAPD-officer-involved shooting.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Outside resentencing hearing for Erik & Lyle Menendez

Will it proceed? DA filed last-minute motion to delay

Many Menendez relatives here, supporting brothers' release. Source says Aunt Terry is out of ICU but still not well after crime scene photo shown Friday without warning
April 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Soulja Boy entering court today for closing arguments in sexual assault civil trial in Santa Monica

A woman claims the Grammy-nominated rapper beat and sexually assaulted her repeatedly while she worked as his personal assistant

He claims they were in a consensual relationship
April 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Elon Musk claimed it doesn’t make sense that people dislike him because he’s only “done productive things” and has “never done anything harmful.”

Americans — to an ever-increasing proportion — disagree.
Elon Says He's 'Never Done Anything Harmful.' Americans Disagree
Elon Musk claimed in a Fox News interview that he has “never done anything harmful,” amid backlash to Tesla and DOGE’s cuts to federal spending.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Prosecutors revealed today that Grammy-nominated singer Gerardo Ortiz quietly pled guilty to a conspiracy charge related to Del Records trial now underway

"He hopes his cooperation will be taken into account at the time he’s sentenced," AUSA said

He'll testify

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Del Records CEO Begins Trial, Calls Charges Linked to Drug Kingpin Act 'Deeply Wrong'
Del Records CEO Angel Del Villar is expected to face testimony from his former label star Gerardo Ortiz, who prosecutors say took a plea deal
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March 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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ICE is not accounting for the whereabouts of dozens of detainees from New Mexico
ICE has ‘disappeared’ 48 New Mexico residents, attorneys say • Source New Mexico
“We don’t know what’s happened to these four dozen New Mexicans. They’ve effectively disappeared. They’re gone,” an ACLU attorney said.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it.

Strong power move for Team Cancer.
February 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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My top Super Bowl memory is when Musk tweeted “Go Eagles” in 2023 from the game and then deleted it after a similar tweet from Biden got more engagement. Then he flew to Twitter HQ and demanded his workers find out why his posts were doing poorly, starting a multi-day fact finding mission.
February 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
At A$AP Rocky gun assault trial for opening statements at 10:30

Lots of media, onlookers curious when/if Rihanna might make an appearance

Rocky denies charges, says he was carrying prop gun for security

A$AP Relli alleges real shooting, wound to left hand
January 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Residents of Altadena, California, who lost property in the Eaton fire filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Monday, saying that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the blaze.
Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison
Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.
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January 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Wrote about what it's like on the ground in LA right now. Thanks to all who have reached out, we are safe. Love this city now and forever. 🌴
Watching the L.A. Fires Close In
What it's like on the ground in Los Angeles as a Santa Ana windstorm sparks unprecedented wildfires across the city
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January 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Judge GRANTED Megan Thee Stallion’s request for a 5-year restraining order against Tory Lanez

He said cited “several uncontroverted facts,” including “conduct that culminated in [Tory] shooting approximately 5 rounds at petitioner that resulted in injuries to her”
January 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Megan Thee Stallion just gave emotional testimony at hearing to obtain 5-year civil harassment restraining order against Tory Lanez

She appeared by video: “I want my restraining order because I haven’t been at peace since I [was] shot.”

We're on 10 min break, waiting for ruling
January 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Tory Lanez's lawyers have responded to Megan Thee Stallion's restraining order petition filed yesterday:
December 18, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Megan Thee Stallion filed a petition today asking for a new civil restraining order against Tory Lanez

She cites an ongoing "campaign of harassment online"
December 17, 2024 at 11:20 PM
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BREAKING: Hannah Kobayashi found safe, family says in new statement:

"We are incredibly relieved & grateful that Hannah has been found safe. This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal," Brandi Yee & Sydni Kobayashi say. "We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us."
December 11, 2024 at 8:09 PM