Legal

Johnny Depp Files Opposition to Amber Heard's Request for a Mistrial

Johnny Depp requested a judge to strike down Amber Heard’s request for a mistrial after the actress claimed that a person who was not summoned served on the jury in her ex's defamation case.

July 11, 2022

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah changed her plea during a last-minute hearing and was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing.

July 11, 2022

Elon Musk Tweets Meme of Himself Laughing in Response to Twitter's Lawsuit Threat

Elon Musk shared a meme of himself laughing hysterically after Twitter said it would “pursue legal action” against him for backing out of their $44 billion deal.

July 11, 2022

Amber Heard Wants Mistrial in Johnny Depp Defamation Case, Alleges Wrong Juror Served on Jury

After losing a defamation case filed against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard seeks a new trial, claiming one of the jurors who decided the case was never supposed to serve on the jury.

July 9, 2022

Prince Harry Scores Legal Victory Against The Mail on Sunday in Defamation Case

A High Court judge in London has ruled that parts of an article published by The Mail on Sunday about Prince Harry were, in fact, defamatory. Find out more about the ruling below.

July 8, 2022

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges During Russian Court Appearance

WNBA star Brittney Griner entered a guilty plea in her drug smuggling case in Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

July 7, 2022

Cheer’s Jerry Harris Apologizes to Sex Abuse Victims for His "Selfish" Actions

Cheer star Jerry Harris was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two charges of sex crimes against minors. Read the statement he read to survivors in court.

July 7, 2022

What President Biden Told Brittney Griner's Wife After Reading WNBA Star's Letter

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, over the phone just days after the WNBA athlete penned and open letter to The White House.

July 6, 2022

Nipsey Hussle Case: Eric Holder Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

More than three years after Nipsey Hussle was killed in a shooting outside of his Los Angeles clothing store, a jury has reached their verdict in the case of his accused killer, Eric Holder.

July 6, 2022

Model Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola Case: 2 Men Charged With Murder

Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were dumped at two separate Los Angeles hospitals in November 2021. Now, two men have been charged in connection to the murders.

July 5, 2022

Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Fears She’ll “Never” See the WNBA Star Again Amid Imprisonment

After WNBA star Brittney Griner—who has been in prison in Russia since February—wrote a heartbreaking letter to President Biden that was received on July 4, her wife Cherelle Griner is speaking out.

July 5, 2022

"Terrified" Brittney Griner Pens Open Letter to President Joe Biden From Russian Prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been imprisoned in Russia since February, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden. Read why the athlete is "terrified I might be here forever."

July 4, 2022

Ricky Martin Denies Allegations After Domestic Abuse Restraining Order Filed

Ricky Martin issued a statement in response to a domestic violence restraining order filed against him in Puerto Rico, where he lives.

July 3, 2022

How Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Is Tirelessly Supporting Her Through Her Legal Ordeal in Russia

No one is more worried about WNBA star Brittney Griner, who's on trial in Russia on drug charges after being detained since February, than her wife Cherelle Griner.

July 2, 2022

Britney Spears' Dad Jamie Denies Bugging Her Room

Attorneys for Britney Spears' dad, Jamie Spears, denied that he planted a listening device in the pop star's bedroom during her conservatorship, according to court documents obtained by E! News.

July 1, 2022

R. Kelly Placed on Suicide Watch After Being Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

R. Kelly's lawyer said that he was placed on suicide watch at a New York detention facility after being sentenced to 30 years in jail for sex trafficking, racketeering, and more. Find out more below.

July 1, 2022

Brittney Griner Trial: Inside the WNBA Star's First Court Hearing in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is standing trial over drug charges in Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Get the latest updates on her case.

July 1, 2022

Randall Emmett Responds to Ex Lala Kent's Claim He "Tackled" Her During Fight

After Vanderpump Rules' Lala Kent accused her ex of getting physical with her in a bombshell interview, a spokesperson for Randall Emmett addressed the allegations of abuse.

June 30, 2022

Kaitlin Armstrong Captured and Arrested for Alleged Murder of Cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson

After a more than month-long manhunt, Texas fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong was detained overseas for her alleged involvement in the killing of elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson.

June 30, 2022

How Dakota Johnson Really Felt About Being Brought Into Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Trial

In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Dakota Johnson reacted to a YouTube clip that went viral during Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation case.

June 30, 2022

R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Case

Nine months after a Brooklyn jury found R. Kelly guilty on all nine counts in his sex trafficking case in federal court, the singer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

June 29, 2022

Kim Kardashian Responds to SKKN Trademark Lawsuit After Skincare Brand Launch

Kim Kardashian's launch of her new SKKN skincare brand has hit a rough patch as the reality star has been sued for alleged trademark infringement over its name.

June 29, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell Calls Meeting Jeffrey Epstein the "Greatest Regret of My Life" in Message to Victims

Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, told the victims she was “sorry for the pain you have experienced."

June 29, 2022

Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Sex Trafficking Case

Ghislaine Maxwell will serve 20 years in prison with five years of supervised release for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, a judge has ruled.

June 28, 2022

Meghan Markle Slams Half-Sister Samantha's "Meritless" Defamation Suit in Motion to Dismiss

In court documents obtained by E! News, Meghan Markle moved to dismiss Samantha Markle’s “meritless defamation case” and asked for recovery of attorneys’ fees.

June 28, 2022