Legal news
Swedish gang members using Spotify to launder money: Report
Gangsters allegedly use Bitcoin to acquire extra streams for artists tied to the mob, then cash out later. Swedish Gang Members Using Spotify to Launder Money: Report Carys Anderson
Eminem sends cease and desist to Vivek Ramaswamy after cringeworthy “Lose Yourself” performance
Ramaswamy rapped along to "Lose Yourself" at the Iowa State Fair. Eminem Sends Cease and Desist to Rapping Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Carys Anderson
R. Kelly forced to forfeit royalties to pay victim’s restitution
The embattled R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years after being found guilty in a federal sex trafficking case R. Kelly Forced to Forfeit Royalties to Pay Victim’s Restitution Bryan Kress
Drug dealer who sold fatal fentanyl-laced heroin to Michael K. Williams sentenced to prison
US District Judge Ronnie Abrams concluded that "This sentence, while severe, is sufficient but not greater than necessary." Drug Dealer Who Sold Fatal Fentanyl-Laced Heroin to Michael K. Williams Sentenced to Prison Bryan Kress
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison
The rapper was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Abby Jones
The 1975 to face legal consequences for controversial kiss during Malaysia show
Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross MacDonald onstage in protest of the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation. The 1975 to Face Legal Consequences for Controversial Kiss During Malaysia Show Abby Jones
Lizzo hires former Bill Cosby lawyer for workplace harassment lawsuit
The attorney most recently defended Jonah Hill against "predatory behavior" allegations in July. Lizzo Hires Former Bill Cosby Lawyer for Workplace Harassment Lawsuit Bryan Kress
Pete Davidson to do community service with New York City Fire Department
He was charged with reckless driving after crashing his car into a Beverly Hills home earlier this year. Pete Davidson to Do Community Service with New York City Fire Department Carys Anderson
Young Thug denied bond after prosecutors cite alleged text from 2010
Prosecutor Adriane Love cited the alleged text as evidence of Thug's history of intimidating witnesses. Young Thug Denied Bond After Prosecutors Cite Alleged Text from 2010 Eddie Fu
Handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch is valid, jury rules
Franklin's sons disagreed over how to divide her estate after multiple handwritten documents were found in her home after her death. Handwritten Will Found in Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is Valid, Jury Rules Carys Anderson
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus files lawsuit against neighbor for overgrown pine tree
The bassist wants his neighbor's tree cut down, down, down, down Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Files Lawsuit Against Neighbor for Overgrown Pine Tree Bryan Kress
Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz takes plea deal in gun case
The terms of the deal will allow him to avoid jail time. Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Takes Plea Deal in Gun Case Eddie Fu
