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Shahs of Sunset's Mike Shouhed Sued by Ex for Alleged Domestic Violence
Shahs of Sunset alum Mike Shouhed is being sued by his former fiancée Paulina Ben-Cohen over an alleged 2022 domestic violence incident. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Ben-Cohen, 33, is suing the former Bravo star, 45, for alleged assault and battery, gender violence…
Michael Jackson Accusers’ Lawyer Defends Request to Unseal Nude Photos
Michael Jackson’s estate is fighting his accusers’ request to unseal police records that contain nude photos of Jackson that were taken by police, according to a filing obtained by The Daily Beast. Wade Robson and James Safechuck were the subject of the…
Lawyer for the two men who claim in Leaving Neverland Michael Jackson sexually abused them blasts the pop superstar's new biopic as 'shameful propaganda' - and accuses the Jacksons of 'demonising his victims'
The new Michael Jackson biopic has been blasted as ‘propaganda’ by the lawyer for two men suing the late singer for child abuse. John Carpenter accused Jackson’s companies of trying to ‘rewrite the history of what Michael Jackson did to maximise profits’…
Mike Shouhed Accused of Domestic Violence, Threat of Hitman
Reality TV alum Mike Shouhed of Bravo‘s Shahs of Sunset thought he walked away from the 14 criminal charges lodged against him in 2022 unscathed. After being accused of assaulting his now ex-fiancé, Paulina Ben-Cohen, while living in her Los Angeles home at the time, he…
'Shahs of Sunset' Star Mike Shouhed Sued by Ex Paulina Ben-Cohen Over Alleged 2022 Domestic Violence Incident
Entertainment Tonight The reality star is accused of ‘viciously, brutally, and repeatedly’ assaulting his former fiancée. By Zach Seemayer Shahs of Sunset alum Mike Shouhed is being sued by his former fiancée, Paulina Ben-Cohen, over an alleged domestic violence incident from March 2022. In court documents obtained…
Michael Jackson Accusers’ Lawyer Calls Upcoming Biopic ‘Propaganda’
Attorney John C. Carpenter wants the Jackson estate to “just be honest” about the accusations against him and “reconcile the truth of what he did with Michael’s music.” By Eboni Boykin-Patterson Mar 14, 2024 PM The plaintiffs going up against Michael…
Michael Jackson Biopic Team Touts ‘Unbiased’ Look at Pop Star; ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Calls Script Draft ‘Startlingly Disingenuous’
Can the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” avoid taking sides over the King of Pop’s allegations of pedophilia? By Adam B. Vary Mar 13, 2024 PM Since January, the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has released a series of announcements of the film’s cast,…
The Michael Jackson Movie Wants to Change Your Mind
An exclusive look at the script for ‘Michael,’ currently in production, reveals the first Jackson estate-approved piece of entertainment that directly addresses the child molestation allegations against him—and seeks to cleanse the entertainer’s image 15 years after his death. By…
An ex-NFL player died in custody. His grieving family demands to know what happened
Like his father, Stanley Wilson Jr. played in the NFL and battled drug use and mental illness. The father found redemption. But could anything save the son? By Steve Henson Mar 05, 2024 AM Painstakingly, snippet by snippet, the parents…
Michael Jackson’s Abuse Accusers Want Trial Date Before ‘Michael’ Biopic
Michael Jackson accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck are asking for a trial before the long-awaited ‘Michael’ biopic debuts. By Nancy Dillon Feb 28, 2024 PM The two Michael Jackson molestation accusers featured in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland have won the right to combine…
Structured Settlements Just Doubled – Benefits And Uses
Lawsuits in 2023 ended with a structured settlement more than in any other year, largely due to increased awareness, interest rates, and the reopening of courts. By Jeremy Babener Feb 01, 2024 AM More than ever before, lawsuits in 2023…
Carpenter & Zuckerman Appoints Two New Partners and Five New Senior Attorneys from Among its Ranks
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2024 — Carpenter and Zuckerman announced today that senior trial lawyers, Lance Behringer and Benjamin Berkley, have been elected as the firm’s newest partners. Additionally, CZ Law has appointed five attorneys to the role of senior counsel, effective immediately. “These…
Exotic Dancers Ruled Employees, Not Independent Contractors
Sept. 14, 2023, 11:40 AM PDT Exotic dancers who worked at an Alabama strip club were misclassified as independent contractors in violation of federal labor law, a federal magistrate judge ruled. The lawsuit alleges that Best In Town Inc., doing business…
Family of Ex-NFL Player Who Died in Psych Ward Files New Lawsuit
Published Sep. 13, 2023 10:14PM EDT The family of former Detroit Lions cornerback Stanley Wilson Jr. on Wednesday sued Los Angeles County and its sheriff’s department, alleging that authorities have illegally resisted handing over details surrounding his death in county custody earlier this year. At a…
Family of ex-NFL player Stanley Wilson Jr. files another lawsuit against Los Angeles County saying they haven't properly reported his death in custody
Filings say necessary reporting about Wilson’s death haven’t been carried out The family also says video of the incident is in police custody and not released DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news The family of Stanley Wilson Jr –…
Ex-NFL player's family says he died from excessive force in L.A. County custody
March 16, 2023, 1:30 PM PDT Stanley Wilson Jr.’s family filed claims with L.A. County on Tuesday requesting $45 million in damages for his February death. The family of Stanley Wilson Jr. said that, before his death on Feb.…
EX-NFLER STANLEY WILSON JR. BEATEN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT BEFORE DEATH ... Family Claims
Stanley Wilson Jr.‘s family claims the ex-NFL player didn’t simply collapse and die while in police custody last month … they believe he was actually beaten by law enforcement officials before he passed away. The attorney representing Wilson Jr.’s family, John…
