Death of financier accused of Ponzi scheme revives old questions about Taiwanese native’s pastFinancier’s sudden death revives old questions SANTA ANA, Calif. — International financier Danny Pang seemed to represent the ultimate success story: a self-made Taiwanese immigrant with a gold-plated resume and an investment company that raked in hundreds of millions from the wealthy in his homeland. Couple ordered to stand trial in alleged hit-run crash that killed USC student, hurt anotherLA couple to stand trial in alleged hit-run death LOS ANGELES — A husband and wife have been ordered to stand trial in a hit-and-run crash that killed a University of Southern California student and seriously injured another. Ex-Los Angeles assistant principal gets 8 years in prison for molesting 4 female studentsEx-school LA official gets prison for molestation LOS ANGELES — A former assistant principal has been sentenced to eight years in prison for molesting four girls at two Los Angeles schools. Prosecutor: California father threw 4-year-old daughter from cliff to avoid child supportProsecutor says Calif. dad threw child from cliff LOS ANGELES — A former airline baggage handler threw his 4-year-old daughter off a cliff because he didn’t want to pay child support, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday during an impassioned closing argument in the man’s murder trial. LA juror fined for trying to romance sister of fashion designer convicted in rape caseLA juror fined in fashion designer rape case LOS ANGELES — The nephew of a former state legislator on Monday was fined $1,000 and ordered to perform 120 hours of community service for trying to start a romance with the sister of Anand Jon Alexander while he served as a juror during the fashion designer’s sex assault trial. 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. LA juror fined for trying to start romance with sister of Anand Jon Alexander during sex trialLA juror fined $1,000 in Anand Alexander case LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles juror has been fined for trying to start a romance with the sister of fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander during his rape trial. Jury begins deliberating case against LA film-making couple accused of bribing Thai officialsDeliberations begin in Thai film bribery case LOS ANGELES — Jurors have begun deliberating the case against a film-making couple accused of bribing Thai officials so they could run a film festival in Bangkok. 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.” DeGeneres: She’ll be an honest and kind judge on ‘American Idol,’ but Simon, watch outDeGeneres: 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. 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. Tolkien’s estate and New Line Cinema settle lawsuit over ‘The Lord of the Rings’ profitsTolkien estate, New Line settle lawsuit over films LOS ANGELES — The heirs of J.R.R. Tolkien and a movie studio that produced the blockbuster “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy have settled a lawsuit over the films’ profits, it was announced Tuesday. J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate and New Line Cinema settle lawsuit over ‘LOTR’ profitsTolkien estate, New Line settle lawsuit LOS ANGELES — The heirs of J.R.R. Tolkien and a movie studio that produced the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy have settled a lawsuit over the film’s profits. Jackson estate to pay for ‘extraordinary’ burial costsLOS ANGELES - The estate of late pop king Michael Jackson has been asked to bear the costs of his planned funeral Thursday. Indian-origin designer Anand Jon gets 59 years for rapeLOS ANGELES/NEW DELHI - Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon, convicted of sexually assaulting several girls and young women, has been sentenced to 59 years in prison by a Los Angeles court. Indian-born designer Anand Jon gets 59 years for rapeLOS ANGELES - Indian-born fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander convicted of sexually assaulting several girls and young women was Monday sentenced to 59 years in prison by a Los Angeles court. Fashion designer Anand Jon sentenced to 59 years in prison for raping aspiring modelsLA fashion designer gets 59 years to life sentence LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles. 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. Fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting aspiring models asks LA judge for new trialFashion designer asks LA judge for new trial LOS ANGELES — A fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting aspiring models has asked a judge for a new trial, citing alleged juror and prosecutorial misconduct. 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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