Sexual abuse survivor campaigns to enact 'Simon's Law'

‘Real Housewives’ Star Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce From Marcellus Wiley, Alleges Pattern of Abuse

The reality star's court filing follows her ex-NFL husband's July 4 arrest and comes amid separate sexual assault allegations against him from multiple other women.

Platner Pod Coming

Kate and I recorded an emergency insta-pod episode of the podcast to discuss the sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner...

Federal Judge Finds Trump IRS Suit Collusive, Improper

Judge Kathleen Williams also took disciplinary measures against two Trump attorneys.

Dems Kill Bill To Ban Sex Offenders From Public Office

Democratic Sacramento lawmakers, led by far-left senator Scott Wiener (D-CA), killed a bill that would have banned registered sex offenders from running for public office in California. The legislation, AB 2753, would have expanded the list of felony convictions that disqualify people from running for elected office to include sexual assault and human trafficking. Current ...

RHOBH Alum Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce, Accuses Ex of Rape

Content warning: This story contains allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse. Annemarie Wiley and Marcellus Wiley are ending their marriage. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum...

Sex offender Stephen Bear is convicted again as Georgia Harrison speaks out on his campaign of social media abuse and launches new internet safety foundation

Sex offender Stephen Bear is convicted again as Georgia Harrison speaks out on his campaign of social media abuse and launches new internet safety foundation

Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over efforts to keep her quiet

For more than a year, the legal action in the Sarah Wynn-Williams affair ran one way: Meta against its former executive. That has now reversed. Sarah Wynn-Williams, the author of the Meta memoir Careless People, is suing the company over its efforts to silence her, according to The Wall Street Journal. The woman Meta spent [] This story continues at The Next Web

Julia Garner to Star in Apple TV True Crime Series ‘Guilty Creatures’ From Craig Gillespie, Stuart Zicherman

Julia Garner is attached to star in an Apple TV adaptation of the Mikita Brottman true crime book “Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida,” Variety has learned. The logline for the series states that it “delves into the psyche of a torrid romance and subsequent act of murder between two young, adulterous []

Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks

LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Mayor Karen Bass personally, alleging that, while campaigning for reelection, Bass defamed her, damaging Crowley’s reputation by blaming her for the catastrophic Palisades ...

Crisis Center: Physical and Sexual Abuse Cases on the Rise

Crisis Center: Physical and Sexual Abuse Cases on the Rise

Judge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for 'improper purpose,' recommends attorney discipline

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams amounts to a stinging rebuke of the Republican president's lawsuit, characterizing it as an exercise in self-dealing in which he sued an entity that is effectively under his control.

A Sex Offender Ran for Office. California Democrats Refused to Close the Door.

After a registered sex offender's campaign for city council sparked outrage, one California lawmaker tried to make sure it could never happen again. Her fellow Democrats voted to stop the bill instead.

Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a change to criminal sentencing practices that gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion. The bill overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the Legislature this year. Beginning []

California lawmakers kill bill barring registered sex offenders from running for office

California lawmakers killed a bill that would have barred registered sex offenders from running for office Tuesday after advancing a similar bill allowing candidates who have committed sex crimes against minors. Bill 2753, proposed by Democratic state Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria in February, would have amended California’s elections code to prohibit all registered sex offenders from []...Click to read more

Dwight Howard's Estranged Wife Amy Claims He's Dragging Out Divorce: Docs

Dwight Howard’s estranged wife, Amy Luciani (real name Amber Rose Howard), is accusing him of dragging out their ongoing divorce battle. Luciani, 36, claimed in her Monday, July 6, response filing to the Georgia court, exclusively obtained by Us Weekly, that Howard, 40, filed a protective order earlier this year to allegedly “harass and humiliate” []

Irish reality star Vogue Williams hunts down vile troll and sends savage reply

Vogue Williams has been the target of online trolls, and the Irish star has spoken out about how she dealt with one particularly nasty individual who bothered her

Witness tampering claim fuels Ostad brothers’ real estate feud

The legal fight between Steven Ostad and his brothers Michael and Edward is getting heated. An attorney for Steven accused his brothers of harassing and intimidating a key witness in the case through intermediaries. Counsel for the defendants rejected the allegations, calling them a desperate resort and “defamatory.” The brothers are battling for control of 10 rental properties and a lending arm called Flatiron Capital. The two older brothers, both former urologists, originally sued Steven in April 2025. They hoped to dissolve companies the three were partners in, but said Steven was standing in the way. They also accused him []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Five Reasons Why Obergefell Remains Constitutionally Vulnerable

The Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges stands as one of the most egregious examples of judicial activism in modern history. In a single stroke, five unelected lawyers redefined the timeless institution of marriage for the entire nation, bypassing the Constitution, the democratic process, and millennia of human experience rooted in biblical truth and human...

STEPHEN KING: I STILL SUPPORT...

STEPHEN KING: I STILL SUPPORT... (Top headline, 7th story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for answer'...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Deadline to Drop Out Soon...Dems Withdraw Endorsements...

Former LAFD Chief Suing Mayor Bass Personally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWAa9Wj0O4 Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is now personally suing Los Angeles Mayor Karen B...

Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of deliberately sparking a wildfire that eventually became the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Jurors said they were deadlocked on all three felony counts, with a final vote of 10 to 2 for acquittal. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mistrial-declared-in-palisades-fire-arson-trial-jury-deadlocked/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Feds Step In: DOJ Backs Catholic Nuns In Fight Over New York Transgender Room Rules

The Justice Department has formally notified a U.S. District Court of its intent to join a lawsuit filed by a group of Catholic nuns against the State of New York. The legal battle, brought by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, challenges a state healthcare law regarding housing assignments in residential facilities. The federal government is [] Feds Step In: DOJ Backs Catholic Nuns In Fight Over New York Transgender Room Rules

Victim, 17, testifies in sexual assault proceedings against cab driver

Cab driver is charged with sexual assault against 17-year-old girl

Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, resentencing ordered

The decision leaves Weinstein’s California convictions intact as he awaits sentencing on a separate sexual felony conviction in New York. The post Harvey Weinstein’s California rape conviction upheld, resentencing ordered appeared first on MS NOW.

Roughly one-third of UC Berkeley law students claim ‘psychological’ disabilities

A recent report reveals that around 37.5 of UC Berkeley Law students claim a psychological disability, predominantly ADD/ADHD or anxiety. This figure surpasses disability rates at community colleges and raises questions about the validity of such claims among elite law students. Dean Chemerinsky states the school complies with legal accommodation requirements.

PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

No opposition to the bill heard during the call for voice votes.

Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence

The post Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence appeared first on ProPublica.

Meta Tried to Silence Her. Now She’s Suing.

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook policy executive, is suing Meta over its attempts to stop her from talking about her book, “Careless People,” a New York Times bestseller.

Former LA Fire Chief Sues Mayor Bass, Claiming Retaliation After Warning of Fire Budget Cuts

The lawsuit claims that Kristin Crowley will show that after announcing her bid for reelection, Bass continued to make false statements and concealed her being out of the country when the fire first broke out. The post Former LA Fire Chief Sues Mayor Bass, Claiming Retaliation After Warning of Fire Budget Cuts first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Religiously motivated Supreme Court ruling harms transgender students

Becky Pepper-Jackson has spent years running alongside her classmates while her legal challenge worked its way through the courts. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may bar her ... More » from Religiously motivated Supreme Court ruling harms transgender students The post Religiously motivated Supreme Court ruling harms transgender students appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code

Signed by Brian Kemp on May 11, 2026, Senate Bill 542 creates a specific criminal offense for clergy who engage in sexual misconduct with individuals over whom they exercise pastoral, spiritual, or religious authority The post U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Abuse survivor condemns court decision to keep serial sex offender’s identity hidden permanently

Abuse survivor condemns court decision to keep serial sex offender’s identity hidden permanently

How one US state’s political drama could see the Democrats fumble Congress

POLITICO reported a new allegation of sexual assault against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. The fallout has major implications for the Democratic Party.

California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced

LOS ANGELES — An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him. A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision. “We are disappointed by today’s decision and respectfully disagree with the Court of Appeal’s conclusions regarding []

Weinstein loses bid to overturn California rape conviction

A California appeals court on Friday upheld ex-Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in the state but ordered that the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison resentence him. A unanimous three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeals rejected Weinstein’s efforts to overturn the guilty verdicts,...

The Democratic Party Failed Us With Graham Platner

A woman who dated Graham Platner said he sexually assaulted her, allegations that followed the stories of several other women who reported abuse at the hands of Maine’s democratic nominee for US Senate. The woman, Maine resident Jenny Racicot, provided substantiated details of the alleged incident in a Monday Politico report. “These allegations are troubling, []

D4vd murder case takes new turn as prosecutors reveal alleged motive before July court hearing and not guilty plea

The criminal case involving singer D4vd remains active in California. Prosecutors allege he killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to stop her from exposing an alleged relationship, while the defense strongly denies those claims. Burke has pleaded not guilty, and the court will continue hearing the case, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Meta’s Pursuit of the 'Careless People' Author Is Relentless and Self-Defeating

Yes, Sarah Wynn-Williams violated her deal to stay silent. But the power disparity bolsters the view that Meta is a heartless bully.

Bakersfield College Settles With Professor Suing Over DEI Principles

Bakersfield College Settles With Professor Suing Over DEI Principles Sara Weissman Mon, 07/13/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman