Four of the five teenagers accused of raping an 18-year-old woman last week in a Brooklyn playground have been released without bail as authorities continue to investigate the complex case, according to reports. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Matthew Sciarrino on Thursday ordered the release of all five suspects - Travis Beckford, 17, Onandi Brown, 17, Ethan Phillip, 15, Shaquelle Cooper, 15, and Denzel Murray, 14 - though Cooper remains in custody in connection with a separate assault case from October, reports the New York Daily News. "Because we are determined to get to the truth about what happened in that park, we need more time...
- 1/15/2016
- by Tim Nudd, @nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Four of the five teenagers accused of raping an 18-year-old woman last week in a Brooklyn playground have been released without bail as authorities continue to investigate the complex case, according to reports. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Matthew Sciarrino on Thursday ordered the release of all five suspects - Travis Beckford, 17, Onandi Brown, 17, Ethan Phillip, 15, Shaquelle Cooper, 15, and Denzel Murray, 14 - though Cooper remains in custody in connection with a separate assault case from October, reports the New York Daily News. "Because we are determined to get to the truth about what happened in that park, we need more time...
- 1/15/2016
- by Tim Nudd, @nudd
- PEOPLE.com
London, August 15: Simon Cowell could be facing a possible prison time due to his alleged fling with Lauren Silverman, who claims to be expecting the X-Factor judge's baby.
Under New York state law, 'adultery' is a class B misdemeanor, punishable with a fine of 325 pounds and up to 90 days of jail-time, the Daily Star reported.
Though friends of the couple deny that they started dating while she was with her husband Andrew Silverman, the 53-year old music mogul could be facing prison time for breaking this obscure law.
The 'Syco' boss is expecting a baby with Real Estate mogul, Andrew Silverman's wife, due in February.
Under New York state law, 'adultery' is a class B misdemeanor, punishable with a fine of 325 pounds and up to 90 days of jail-time, the Daily Star reported.
Though friends of the couple deny that they started dating while she was with her husband Andrew Silverman, the 53-year old music mogul could be facing prison time for breaking this obscure law.
The 'Syco' boss is expecting a baby with Real Estate mogul, Andrew Silverman's wife, due in February.
- 8/15/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Amanda Bynes' parents are struggling to gain guardianship of her. Rick and Lynn Bynes reportedly want to take legal control of the troubled actress' finances and personal needs, but after her recent move to New York City, face extra hurdles. Under New York Law, the 27-year-old star - who was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court last Friday (24.05.13) - could appoint her close friends to decide if she needs her parents to take control. A source said: ''Amanda's parents have been told it's much harder for them to get guardianship of their adult daughter in...
- 5/31/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Albany, N.Y. -- Artists Against Fracking said neither the group nor supporters Yoko Ono or Sean Lennon have been told to register as lobbyists in their campaign against gas drilling in New York, but will if necessary to continue their work.
A good-government advocate and two lobbying experts said the state should review whether Artists Against Fracking and its supporter-celebrities should be registered as lobbyists.
The group and nearly 200 entertainers connected with it aren't currently registered lobbyists, a search by The Associated Press of the database of the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics shows.
Registration would require disclosure of how much money the group has raised and how it's been spent – a measure intended as a way for the public to know who is influencing public policy.
David Fenton, a spokesman for the group, said Monday it would have no objection if required to register.
"Yoko and Sean,...
A good-government advocate and two lobbying experts said the state should review whether Artists Against Fracking and its supporter-celebrities should be registered as lobbyists.
The group and nearly 200 entertainers connected with it aren't currently registered lobbyists, a search by The Associated Press of the database of the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics shows.
Registration would require disclosure of how much money the group has raised and how it's been spent – a measure intended as a way for the public to know who is influencing public policy.
David Fenton, a spokesman for the group, said Monday it would have no objection if required to register.
"Yoko and Sean,...
- 3/19/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Albany, N.Y. — Dozens of celebrities may be running afoul of the law as they unite under the banner of one group that is seeking to prevent a method of gas drilling in New York state.
Artists Against Fracking opposes hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and boasts members including Yoko Ono and actors Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon.
The group says forcing water and chemicals deep into shale deposits to extract gas threatens drinking water and the environment. The group's website implores, "Tell Governor Cuomo: Don't Frack New York."
But the group and nearly 200 entertainers who are gaining attention and support in the dispute, which is splitting New Yorkers, aren't registered lobbyists, according to a search by The Associated Press of the database of the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics. State law is designed to disclose who is trying to influence government action, how much money they are spending and where the money's going.
Artists Against Fracking opposes hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and boasts members including Yoko Ono and actors Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon.
The group says forcing water and chemicals deep into shale deposits to extract gas threatens drinking water and the environment. The group's website implores, "Tell Governor Cuomo: Don't Frack New York."
But the group and nearly 200 entertainers who are gaining attention and support in the dispute, which is splitting New Yorkers, aren't registered lobbyists, according to a search by The Associated Press of the database of the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics. State law is designed to disclose who is trying to influence government action, how much money they are spending and where the money's going.
- 3/18/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
2:10 Pm Pt -- Dr. Sierra's rep has released a statement saying the reality star was "completely unaware of anyone (other than the new owner) driving the vehicle."The statement continues ... "Through filming for Real Housewives of Miami, press engagements, and crazy travel schedules, the paperwork has not been executed 100% for the sale of the Porsche. But [Dr. Sierra] is not responsible for the unfortunate occurrence that took place with Ms. Lohan and the pedestrian. “4:08 Pm...
- 9/19/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Katie will only get modest child support -- and no spousal support -- from her multi-millionaire ex-husband Tom. Shortly after Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, the 33-year-old actress said she wanted nothing from her wealthy ex. Well, that's exactly what she got! The Dawson's Creek star has only been awarded $400,000 per year in child support payments in her divorce settlement, according to reports from TMZ. Katie signed a prenuptial agreement when she married Tom in 2006 that excludes her from receiving a lump sum payout of his $250 million fortune. She will also receive no spousal support from the Top Gun star, however Tom is required to pay over $33,000 a month in child support for their six-year-old daughter Suri until she turns 18. In total, that amount comes to $4.8 million. Tom must also pay Suri's expenses, including medical, dental, insurance, education, college and extracurricular costs. The couple also agreed that...
- 8/24/2012
- by Hollywood Life Staff
- HollywoodLife
That’s the central allegation in a class action suit filed today at the New York State Supreme Court. Former intern Lucy Bickerton — who worked at PBS‘ The Charlie Rose Show in summer 2007 – says the program “operates on an annual budget of approximately $3.5 million, which is low for a television program airing five nights per week.” Interns allegedly pick up the slack. They “perform background research from print and online sources to prepare Mr. Rose for guest interviews, escort guests through the studio and set, and break down the set and clean up the ‘green room’ ” after tapings. The problem: Under New York law, the suit says, “an unpaid internship is only lawful in the context of an educational training program, when the interns do not perform productive work and the employer derives no benefit.” But the suit says that Rose “did not provide academic or vocational training” to interns including Bickerton,...
- 3/14/2012
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
- Deadline TV
Oasis have made an 18-minute documentary about the band working with New York buskers available online. The black and white high-definition film is directed by The Malloys, who have previously worked on music videos with The White Stripes, The Kooks and Avril Lavigne, and is being screened on MySpace. It features Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer and Andy Bell travelling to New York before the release of their seventh studio album Dig Out Your Soul. The album launch in the Us involved the band working with Mta's Music Under New York programme, which is dedicated to providing quality music throughout the city's transit system. Gallagher, Archer and Bell taught buskers four songs from their LP (more)...
- 1/14/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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