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  • June 17 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Allen Iverson's Ex-Wife Claims He Abducted Kids
    Ex-NBA star Allen Iverson is accused of abducting his five children, after a short vacation allegedly turned into a permanent stay. Tawanna Iverson, Allen's ex-wife and the mother -- with sole custody (...)
  • June 11 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Chris Perez's Pot Charge: Packages Addressed to Dog
    Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez pleaded not guilty to pot charges filed against him and his wife Monday, after both were allegedly caught having marijuana delivered by mail -- in a package addre (...)
  • June 10 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Chad Johnson Gets 30 Days in Jail After Butt Slap
    Chad Johnson has been slapped with a 30-day jail sentence after the ex-NFL star slapped his male lawyer on the butt at a court hearing on Monday. Johnson, 35, was already in hot water for violating th (...)
  • June 07 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Jim Harbaugh on 'Judge Judy': A Legal Post-Game Analysis
    In case you missed it, Jim Harbaugh appeared on "Judge Judy" this week, but he didn't get a word in. Instead, the San Francisco 49ers coach sat silently on the sidelines with his dad Jack -- in the fr (...)
  • June 05 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Minnesota Cheerleader Accused of Sex-Trafficking Teammate, 16
    A Minnesota cheerleader is accused of being more than a mean girl. The high school senior allegedly pimped out a fellow teammate online, investigators say. Montia Marie Parker, 18, of Maple Grove, Min (...)
  • June 03 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Steelers' Michael Adams Stabbed in Carjacking Attempt
    Steelers' OT Michael Adams is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed by carjackers Saturday morning. Adams was stabbed once in the arm and once in the stomach, after three men confronted him o (...)
  • May 31 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    YouTube Rap Video Gets Teen's Football Scholarship Revoked
    The Jay Harris Rule: If you've been accepted to college on a cushy football scholarship, a YouTube video full of weed-smoking and profanity might not be the best idea. Michigan State yanked the incomi (...)
  • May 30 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Saints WR's DWI: Joe Morgan Found Asleep on Freeway
    New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Morgan was found asleep behind the wheel on a freeway early Saturday. After failing a sobriety test, he was arrested for DWI. Louisiana troopers responded to a rep (...)
  • May 29 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Rutgers' Coach Allegations: Abuse? Or Just Coaching?
    Rutgers University's newest athletic director is facing many allegations of being an abusive coach, involving volleyball players she coached back in the 90s. Julie Hermann is only the latest figure to (...)
  • May 22 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Jose Canseco Rape Investigation: Tweets May Hurt His Case
    Baseball legend Jose Canseco tweeted Wednesday that he's been accused of rape. He also disclosed the name, picture, and phone number of the alleged victim -- a move that may soon regret. After being v (...)
  • May 20 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Celtics' Terrence Williams Arrested Over Alleged Gun Threats
    The Boston Celtics' Terrence Williams was arrested Sunday after he allegedly brandished a gun and made threats during a child custody exchange. The mother of Williams' 10-year-old son told police in K (...)
  • May 17 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Chad Johnson's Warrant May Lead to His Arrest
    Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson has an arrest warrant with his name on it for failing to report to his probation officer. Chad Johnson's warrant was issued May 7 for violation of the probation he received fo (...)
  • May 16 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Kobe Bryant Lawsuit Over Memorabilia Sale Set for Trial
    Lakers star Kobe Bryant's latest lawsuit involves a bitter family dispute against Goldin Auctions LLC and his mother Pamela. The dispute involves some memorabilia that she intended to sell for profit, (...)
  • May 13 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    Ex-Lions WR Titus Young Busted for DUI, 2 Burglaries in 1 Week
    Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young has been arrested for the third time in a week. For the sake of Young and any of his fans, let's hope he takes a break from the cuffs. Third time's the c (...)
  • May 09 · Findlaw Tarnished 20
    What Do NASCAR Chief's Divorce Docs Reveal?
    A nasty divorce may not necessarily remain a secret, as NASCAR chief Brian France has learned. Court documents unsealed Wednesday reveal details of his finances and his acrimonious divorce. The docume (...)
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  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Feds Raid 7-Elevens Over Immigration, ID Theft
    In a raid on 7-Eleven stores on Monday, federal agents busted more than a dozen franchise locations for allegedly hiring victimized illegal immigrants and providing them with stolen IDs. In raids stre (...)
  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Butt Injection Deaths May Lead to Lawsuits
    A Mississippi resident faces charges for illegal silicone butt injection deaths in two states. Civil lawsuits are possible as well. Tracey Lynn Garner, also known as Morris Garner, was already accused (...)
  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Whole Foods Says 'Adios' to English-Only Policy
    Whole Foods has changed its controversial "English-only" policy for workers after drawing ire from customers, thousands of whom had vowed to boycott the upscale retailer. The original language policy, (...)
  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    'Sesame Street' on Parents in Jail: Top 5 Tips
    There are more parents in jails and prisons than people might realize. In fact, 1 in 28 children in the United States now has a parent behind bars -- more than the number of kids with a parent who is (...)
  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Gordon Ramsay Lawsuit Serves Up 5 Legal Lessons
    Outspoken celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's company is being sued by some former servers and baristas over alleged wage and hour violations. What can employers take away from this lawsuit? Four women, wh (...)
  • June 18 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    With Twitter Disclaimer, You Can Still Get Fired
    Twitter disclaimers are not magical mithral chainmail for your tweets. Even with such disclaimers, you can still get fired for "your own" salacious opinions in tweet form. NYU professor Geoffrey Mille (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Gordon Ramsay Sued by Ex-'Fat Cow' Employees
    Surprise, surprise, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is being sued. However, it's not for his famously colorful verbal treatment of other chefs and cooks. Instead, some ex-employees at his Los Angeles res (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Allen Iverson's Ex-Wife Claims He Abducted Kids
    Ex-NBA star Allen Iverson is accused of abducting his five children, after a short vacation allegedly turned into a permanent stay. Tawanna Iverson, Allen's ex-wife and the mother -- with sole custody (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Ariz. Voter 'Citizenship' Law Struck Down
    An Arizona voter law requiring proof of citizenship has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 7-2 vote, justices ruled Monday that Proposition 200, an Arizona voter-registration provision e (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Silence Isn't Always Golden, Supreme Ct. Rules
    Suspects who are not in custody, and thus not entitled to Miranda warnings, can have their silence used against them unless they expressly invoke their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, the U.S. (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Juneteenth Shooting: Boy Injured, Teen Arrested
    In connection to a Juneteenth shooting, police in Ohio have charged a 15-year-old boy with felonious assault, reports The Columbus Dispatch. The shooting, which occurred Saturday at the Juneteenth Fes (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    After a Break-In, 5 First Steps to Take
    After a break-in, what first steps should you take? Unfortunately, home break-ins happen often, and while there is no surefire way to stop them, there are crucial steps you can take if your home has b (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    E-Cigarettes: 5 Burning Legal Issues
    E-cigarettes are selling like inhalable hotcakes since their approval in the United States, but these "safe" cigarettes still face challenges from state and federal laws. These nicotine-vapor devices (...)
  • June 17 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Using 'Boilerplate' Contracts? 3 Legal Risks
    Boilerplate contracts may be easy to find and convenient to use, but there are many legal issues that may come with them. First off, what are boilerplate contracts? Also known as standard form or temp (...)
  • June 16 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    How Job Loss Can Affect Child Support
    When you lose your job, your child support order doesn't just go away. You still owe the unpaid amount in arrears, which can't be discharged in bankruptcy and usually can't be reduced retroactively. B (...)
  • June 15 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    What Is a FISA Court?
    With NSA surveillance all over the news, you may be wondering: What is FISA? The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) regulates the government's conduct of intelligence surveillance inside the (...)
  • June 14 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Billy Ray Cyrus Divorce: Where Will Case Be Heard?
    Miley Cyrus' parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, are divorcing after 19 years of marriage. The couple almost split up in 2011, according to E! News, but later reconciled. Now, it looks as though things (...)
  • June 14 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Zimmerman Jury to Be Sequestered, Judge Rules
    George Zimmerman's jurors will be sequestered for the duration of his murder trial, the presiding judge has ordered. Judge Debra Nelson expects Zimmerman's trial for second-degree murder in the killin (...)
  • June 14 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Miami Deck Collapse Injures 33 at Sports Bar
    A Miami deck collapse left 33 people hurt, two of them seriously, at a waterfront sports bar Thursday night. Who could potentially be held liable for the injuries? About 100 people were on an outdoor (...)
  • June 14 · FIndlaw Top Headlines
    Top 10 'Bad Dads': A Father's Day Lineup
    You may think of your father as overbearing or obstinate, but is he as bad as these dads? Here are 10 of the worst examples of male parents acting badly so that you can appreciate your dad a bit more (...)
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