Bernard Madoff was sentenced on June 29, 2009 to 150 years in federal prison for his white-collar crimes in Los Angeles as well as throughout the United States. His Los Angeles Ponzi scheme effected thousands of victims. Many were here in Southern California, but the fraud was determined to have…
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Los Angeles Loses Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett
Superstar Michael Jackson and Actress Farrah Fawcett both died today, June 25, 2009. Both of these superstars had repeated run in with the law. Fawcett was arrested for a Los Angeles DUI case that involved driving under the influence of drugs in Southern California. Facts showed that she was seen…
Chris Brown will be ina Los Angeles Courtroom to Face Multiple Felony Charges for his Los Angeles Assault
On June 22, 2009, actor Chris Brown will face the judge for his Los Angeles assault on Rhianna. The prosecution will need to prove that Brown assaulted and verbally threatened Rhianna several months ago. Brown is being defended by his legal team composed of Los Angeles assault defense attorneys. Now…
Lindsay Lohan Under Investigation for Grand Theft of Jewels in England
Lindsay Lohan is being investigated for grand theft of the $400,000 worth of jewels from Dior she was wearing at her Elle Magazine photo shoot. Scotland Yard has been brought in to review the facts surrounding the lost jewels. The items, a diamond necklace and diamond earrings, were reported stolen…
Donte Stallworth Gets 30 Days for DUI Death Case
The DUI manslaughter case of Donte Stallworth ended this week with a surprise. The famous football player plead to a DUI manslaughter charge after he hit and killed a pedestrian in Miami on March 14 of this year. Stallworth was driving his Bentley with a blood alcohol level of .126,…
Rihanna Subpoenaed on the Chris Brown Los Angeles Domestic Violence case
Singer Rihanna has been subpoenaed for the up coming criminal case against Chris Brown. Her attorney’s have publicly stated that she was served with a criminal subpoena served on behalf of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for the June 22, 2009 hearing. Under state law, if she fails to…
Los Angeles DUI and Southern Califoria driving while intoxicated arrests are on the rise
Los Angeles DUI arrests are on the rise. While the economy is undergoing some serious setbacks, law enforcement is pursuing Southern California drunk drivers with fierce vigor. If you have been stopped and arrested for a DUI, then it is very important to immediately contact a Los Angeles DUI defense…
Phil Spector Guilty Of Murder of Lana Clarkson in Los Angeles
After two trials and well over a week of deliberations, music producer Phil Spector was convicted of second degree murder in the Los Angeles shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector, 69, was immediately remanded into custody by Judge Larry Paul Fidler. The producer was quiet as usual when he…
Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart Killed In Hit And Run DUI Near Los Angeles
Rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed on April 9, 2009 in the early morning hours by a motorist who was driving under the influence of alcohol in Southern California. Adenhart and two other people were killed in Fullerton, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, when a drunk…
Los Angeles Clippers Forward Zach Randolph arrested for DUI in Los Angeles
Los Angeles DUIs seem to be on the increase in the sports world. Zach Randolph of the Los Angeles Clippers was arrested in Southern California after he was observed swerving on the 405 highway. He was released on $5,000.00 bond and will have to appear in court to face charges…