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'Horrifying': ex-model tells jury that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16
A former model tearfully testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old, calling it the most "horrifying thing I ever experienced" to that point. Her allegations have not been heard in court before, as she was not part of the 2020 trial of the former studio boss.
Sean (Diddy) Combs sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection
The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean (Diddy) Combs, whose wildly successful career has been dotted with allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that could last several days. Opening statements by lawyers and the start of testimony are expected next week.
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens with new allegations of sexual assault from former model
Harvey Weinstein's retrial opened Wednesday, giving a new jury a fresh look at rape and sexual assault allegations levied against the Hollywood producer — plus a newly added claim from a former model. Five years after his original conviction, which was overturned in 2024, Weinstein is being retried on criminal sex act charges.
Wayne LaPierre, longtime head of NRA, to step down with trial looming
The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a New York civil trial that's poised to scrutinize his leadership of the powerful gun rights organization.
Donald Trump loses bid to delay New York civil lawsuit trial
An appeals court Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former U.S. president committed years of fraud and stripped him of some companies as punishment.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: reports
Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.
Donald Trump loses appeal, must answer questions in New York civil probe
Former U.S. president Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, a state appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting his argument that he be excused because his answers could be used in a parallel criminal probe.
Canadian actor Rick Moranis sucker punched while walking in NYC
Actor Rick Moranis was sucker punched by an unknown assailant while walking Thursday on a sidewalk near New York's Central Park, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison
Harvey Weinstein tested positive for the coronavirus at a state prison in New York while serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault, the head of the state correctional officers union said Monday.