From crime to court to capture: A snapshot of Polanski’s decades-old sex caseLooking back at Polanski’s decades-old sex case LOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski’s legal troubles did not end with his guilty plea in a 1970s child rape case. They only got more complicated. The movie director fled the country before sentencing and remained a fugitive from justice for three decades until his arrest in Switzerland over the weekend. Swiss arrest Roman Polanski on US warrant; Faces possible extradition to US over 1977 sex caseSwiss arrest Polanski on US request in sex case ZURICH — Director Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police as he flew in for the Zurich Film Festival and faces possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, authorities said Sunday. Jackson looking to minimize distractions as Lakers open defense of NBA titleJackson mulling distractions as Lakers open season EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Phil Jackson is back from his summer vacation in Montana, already thinking about how to minimize distractions around a Los Angeles Lakers team that returns as defending NBA champions for the first time since 2002. Manson Family member Susan Atkins, who admitted killing actress Sharon Tate, diesCharles Manson follower Susan Atkins dies LOS ANGELES — Susan Atkins, a member of the Charles Manson “family” who admitted ruthlessly stabbing pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death in the cult’s 1969 murder spree, has died in prison less than a month after a parole board turned down a bid for compassionate release. She was 61 and had brain cancer. Lawyer says girlfriend of Michael Jackson’s doctor finishes testifying to LA grand juryLawyer: Girlfriend of Jackson doc ends testimony LOS ANGELES — The girlfriend of Michael Jackson’s personal physician finished giving testimony before a grand jury in Los Angeles on Thursday, her lawyer said. Apple defends its right to sell Eminem’s music on iTunes as trial over copyright beginsEminem publisher takes Apple to court over rights DETROIT — An attorney for Apple Inc. defended the company’s use of Eminem’s songs on iTunes in court on Thursday, as a trial got under way to determine who had the right to offer digital downloads of the rapper’s music. Dunst serves as star witness in trial of man charged with stealing her designer bag, $2K cashDunst serves as star witness in NYC burglary trial NEW YORK — “Spider-Man” actress Kirsten Dunst has served as a star witness against a man charged in the theft of her designer purse from a New York City hotel suite while she was on a movie set. Appeals court: Actor Culp’s lawsuit against LA Zoo over elephant exhibit can move forwardCourt: Culp’s lawsuit against LA Zoo can resume LOS ANGELES — Actor Robert Culp can move ahead with a lawsuit to stop construction of an elephant exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo. ‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch loses bid to finish tax evasion sentence at home‘Survivor’ winner Hatch to stay in jail for now BOSTON — “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch will stay behind bars for now. More charges filed against Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer-boyfriend in drug overdose caseAnna Nicole Smith’s lawyer facing more charges LOS ANGELES — More charges were filed Wednesday against the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith, with prosecutors claiming he helped obtain the drugs that killed the former Playboy model. Patriots QB Tom Brady declines comment on lawsuit against him and wife Gisele BundchenTom Brady declines comment on $1 million lawsuit FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn’t commenting about a lawsuit against him and his supermodel wife. More charges filed against Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer-boyfriend in drug case surrounding deathMore charges made against Anna Nicole Smith lawyer LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors have brought more charges against the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith. ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder to plead guilty to filing false tax returns, avoiding more jail timePlea deal ends ‘Girls Gone Wild’ founder tax case LOS ANGELES — “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis pleaded guilty Wednesday to filing false tax returns and will avoid further jail time in a tax case that spanned two states and several years. John Travolta describes final moments of son’s life at Bahamas extortion trialTravolta recounts son’s death at Bahamas trial NASSAU, Bahamas — John Travolta said Wednesday he tried desperately to save the life of his seizure-prone son and made perhaps his first public description of the boy as autistic as he testified in the trial of two people accused of trying to blackmail him. More charges planned vs. Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer-boyfriend in drug case surrounding deathMore charges expected for Anna Nicole Smith lawyer LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors in the drug case surrounding the death of Anna Nicole Smith plan to bring more charges against her lawyer-boyfriend, defense attorneys said. John Travolta makes first appearance at courthouse holding Bahamas extortion trialJohn Travolta arrives for Bahamas extortion trial NASSAU, Bahamas — John Travolta appeared Wednesday for a trial for two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star, arriving at a courthouse surrounded by Bahamas police officers. Woman connected to Michael Jackson’s personal doctor ordered to testify in LAWoman connected to Jackson’s doc to testify LOS ANGELES — A woman connected to Michael Jackson’s personal physician has been ordered to testify before a grand jury in Los Angeles, her attorney confirmed Tuesday. Sheriff says man accused of stalking singer Jewel claims God led him to her Texas ranchSheriff: Suspect says God led him to Jewel’s ranch FORT WORTH, Texas — A man accused of stalking singer-songwriter Jewel at her rural Texas ranch said he was on a mission from God, authorities said Tuesday. Wedding bash-clash lawsuit seeks $1 million from NFL’s Tom Brady, model Gisele BundchenPhotogs, agency sue Patriots’ QB Tom Brady NEW YORK — Two photographers sued New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen for $1 million Tuesday, saying they were shot at during a post-wedding party in Costa Rica. NY jury begins deliberating fate of socialite Astor’s son, charged with looting estateNY jury deliberating in Brooke Astor trial NEW YORK — A New York jury has begun deliberating the case against the son of socialite Brooke Astor. Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsEminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court DETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. Bahamas prosecutors say 2 extortion defendants threatened John TravoltaArguments start in Travolta extortion trial NASSAU, Bahamas — Prosecutors said a paramedic who treated John Travolta’s son shortly before he died in the Bahamas threatened to release private information unless the movie star paid $25 million. Affidavits: 3 pharmacists warned Anna Nicole Smith’s doctors about overprescribing drugsDocuments: Anna Nicole Smith’s doctors were warned LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles pharmacist told Anna Nicole Smith’s internist that the drugs the internist prescribed to the model after her son died were “pharmaceutical suicide,” according to unsealed documents written by state officials. Authorities not in a hurry to file charges in Michael Jackson deathAuthorities taking their time in Jackson case LOS ANGELES — It’s been almost three months since Michael Jackson’s shocking death, and while Los Angeles police are close to wrapping up their investigation, the decision on whether to bring criminal charges is at least weeks and perhaps months away, legal experts say. Jury selection begins in Travolta extortion trial in the BahamasJury selection begins in Travolta extortion trial NASSAU, Bahamas — Jury selection began Monday in a trial that could see John Travolta take the stand against two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star following his son’s death in the Bahamas. John Travolta may testify at Bahamas extortion trial of 2 accused of targeting the movie starJohn Travolta may testify at Bahamas trial NASSAU, Bahamas — John Travolta is among the potential witnesses at a Bahamas trial beginning Monday for two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star, according to court officials. Former ‘Hollywood Madam’ ordered to close Vegas dog grooming business as part of civil lawsuitHeidi Fleiss forced to close Vegas grooming shop LAS VEGAS — Former “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss’ Las Vegas dog grooming business has been shut down by a judge as part of a civil lawsuit, two days after she was sentenced to three years probation on felony drug charges. Ruling clears ways for arguments, possible deal, on administrators of Michael Jackson’s estateAtty: Estate deal possible in Michael Jackson case LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson’s attorney says a judge’s ruling that she can challenge the administrators of her son’s estate could result in a deal that will determine control of the singer’s gargantuan assets. Katherine Jackson’s attorney says judge’s ruling clears way for deal on estate administratorsAtty: Ruling clears way for Jackson estate deal LOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson’s attorney says a judge’s ruling that she can challenge the administrators of her son’s estate could result in a deal that will determine control of the singer’s gargantuan assets. Man who tried to get in Ryan Seacrest’s car sentenced to 15 days in jail for assaultMan who tried to get in Seacrest’s car sentenced ORANGE, Calif. — A man who assaulted a security guard who tried to stop him from getting into a car with “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest has been sentenced to 15 days in jail and three years probation. Judge says Katherine Jackson can challenge administrators of son’s estateJudge allows Jackson estate challenge LOS ANGELES — A judge has ruled that Michael Jackson’s mother can challenge the men currently administering her son’s estate without losing her substantial stake. Judge tosses out employee’s lawsuit against ‘The Price is Right’ and former host Bob BarkerLawsuit against Barker, ‘Price is Right’ tossed LOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday threw out a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former “The Price is Right” employee against CBS and former host Bob Barker. Judge allows Redmond O’Neal to leave jail after plea in drug case; actors’ son to enter rehabRedmond O’Neal to leave jail, enter rehab LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors say Redmond O’Neal has pleaded no contest to bringing drugs to a jail facility and will be sent to a yearlong rehab program. Ex-girlfriend of David Caruso agrees to dismissal of emotional distress lawsuit in Los AngelesLawsuit filed by Caruso’s ex-girlfriend dismissed LOS ANGELES — Court records show David Caruso’s ex-girlfriend has agreed to the dismissal of a lawsuit against the actor claiming intentional infliction of emotional distress. Police: Man charged with fatally shooting Seattle-area sound engineer sought as fugitiveDefendant in Wash. sound engineer slaying flees OKANOGAN, Wash. — A man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Seattle-area sound engineer through his motel room door because he mistakenly thought someone was trying to break in has fled, leaving his family a letter saying he would rather die than lose his freedom, court documents said. Retailer Abercrombie sues singer Beyonce, says plan for ‘Sasha Fierce’ scent breaks trademarkAbercrombie sues Beyonce: fragrance plan stinks COLUMBUS, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has sued singer Beyonce Knowles, saying her plan for a fragrance named after her alter ego Sasha Fierce violates the teen clothing retailer’s trademark. Former ‘Hollywood Madam’ gets probation in Nevada for meth, oxycodone drug convictionsHeidi Fleiss gets probation in Nevada drug case LAS VEGAS — Former “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss was sentenced Tuesday to three years probation on felony drug charges stemming from her arrest in the rural Nevada town where she lives, her lawyer said. LA film producing couple convicted of bribing Thai officials to run Bangkok film festivalLA film producers convicted in Thai bribery case LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles filmmaking couple has been convicted of bribing Thai officials so they could run the Bangkok International Film Festival and land other projects. ACLU asks judge to release ‘Survivor’ winner from jail, says Hatch punished for chiding gov’tACLU: ‘Survivor’ winner’s jailtime was retaliatory BOSTON — Richard Hatch may have won “Survivor,” but he’s now dealing with his own painful reality — being held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday. NY defense: Co-defendant of Astor’s son is ‘a casualty’ in war over ‘pile of money’Closings at NYC trial over socialite Astor’s will NEW YORK — Brooke Astor may have suffered from dementia before her death at 105 years of age, but she was competent when she signed two amendments to her will that gave control of her estate to her son, a lawyer in the trial over Astor’s will suggested Monday. Trial charging son with plundering NYC philanthropist Brooke Astor’s estate nears endNYC trial over socialite Astor’s will nears end NEW YORK — A tortuous trial that revealed the elegant philanthropist Brooke Astor as a deluded invalid struggling with Alzheimer’s disease is nearing an end after more than four months of testimony. Photographer Annie Leibovitz gets extension on $24M loan, buys back copyright to life’s workAnnie Leibovitz buys back copyright to her photos NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz has won an extension on a $24 million loan in a financial dispute that threatened her rights to her famous images, the two sides said in a joint statement Friday. Photographer Annie Leibovitz gets extension on $24M loan, retains copyright to life’s workAnnie Leibovitz retains copyright to her photos NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz has won an extension on a $24 million loan in a financial dispute that threatened her rights to her famous images, the two sides said in a joint statement Friday. DeGeneres says she’ll be an honest and kind judge on ‘American Idol’ but Simon, watch outDeGeneres says she’ll be honest but kind on ‘Idol’ LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is known for being nice. But the new “American Idol” judge said she’s ready to be honest with the show’s contestants, good or bad. “I think it’s going to be hard, but as my career has grown. … I’ve learned how to be tougher and learned how to say no,” DeGeneres said Thursday, a day after her addition to the show was announced. “I think I can do it, and I think I can do it in a respectful way.” Record companies sue ‘Ellen’ show, claim producers used 1,000-plus songs without permissionRecord companies sue ‘Ellen’ show over copyrights NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Some of the world’s largest recording companies are suing “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” claiming producers violated their copyrights by playing more than 1,000 songs without permission. Spokesman: Photographer Annie Leibovitz, lender working to resolve loan as deadline passesSpokesman: Leibovitz working to resolve loan issue NEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz was still trying to resolve a dispute with a company that loaned her $24 million — money that she had to repay this week or lose the rights to her life’s work, her spokesman said Wednesday. Hugh Hefner files for divorce in Los Angeles after more than a decade of separationHugh Hefner files for divorce in LA LOS ANGELES — After more than a decade of separation, Hugh Hefner is seeking an official return to his bachelor status. The Playboy founder filed for divorce on Friday from his wife and former Playmate, Kimberly. Organizers of Michael Jackson tribute show say court will decide whether Chris Brown can playJackson show promoters hope Chris Brown will play LONDON — Jermaine Jackson said Wednesday that he is confident Chris Brown will perform at this month’s Michael Jackson tribute concert in Austria, despite Brown’s conviction for assault. Celeb photographer Annie Leibovitz’s $24M loan repayment due; risks losing copyright to imagesPhotographer Annie Leibovitz’s loan repayment due NEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz risks losing the copyright to her images — and her entire life’s work — if she doesn’t pay back a $24 million loan due Tuesday. California jury awards actor Tom Selleck $187,000 in lawsuit over purchase of lame horseTom Selleck wins Calif. court battle over horse DEL MAR, Calif. — Actor Tom Selleck has been awarded more than $187,000 after a California jury found the actor was duped into buying a lame horse. Stars’ photographer Annie Leibovitz staring at Tuesday deadline to repay $24 million debtDebts closing in on photographer Annie Leibovitz NEW YORK — Annie Leibovitz’s artsy, provocative portraits of celebrities regularly grace the covers of Vanity Fair and Vogue, images that have made her as famous as her subjects and earned her millions. One month after public memorial, Jackson’s family to lay him to rest in private funeralStar-filled mausoleum awaits Michael Jackson GLENDALE, Calif. — One month after a lavish public memorial for Michael Jackson, the pop singer’s family prepared to inter him privately Thursday in a mausoleum filled with legendary entertainers. Paula Abdul trades stage for courtroom as judge in Lifetime’s ‘Drop Dead Diva’Paula Abdul plays court judge in ‘Drop Dead Diva’ LOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul is back in the judge’s seat — but not on the “American Idol” stage. Appeals court keeps alive Paris Hilton’s lawsuit over Hallmark card using her imageCourt sides with Paris Hilton in Hallmark fight SAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court has ruled that Paris Hilton can continue pursuing a lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. over the use of her picture and catch phrase “That’s hot” on a greeting card. Fashion designer to be sentenced in LA for sexually assaulting aspiring modelsDesigner faces life sentence in sex assault case LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander will learn what his sentence will be for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, only to be turned around and sent to New York where he faces similar charges. |
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