Texas Judge Bans Gang Members from Houston Neighborhood
Brand X Pictures/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Texas prosecutors say one Houston neighborhood that’s been ravaged by drug dealing and violence will be a bit safer after a judge’s ruling barred 16 members of the Bloods, Crips and Most Wanted gangs from enterin…
Judge Defies Victim’s Family by Sending DUI Driver to Prison
iStockPhoto/Thinkstock(FRESNO, Calif.) — The judge who sentenced a Fresno, Calif., man to jail for his role in a deadly drunk driving accident, defied the wishes of the victim’s family who had asked that the driver not receive jail time.Judge Al…
Arrest Warrant Issued for "America’s Next Top Model" Judge Rob Evans
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tyra Banks(LOS ANGELES) — America’s Next Top Model judge Rob Evans has become America’s most wanted reality TV star, now that the Beverly Hills, Calif., police department has issued a warrant for his arrest.Ev…
George Zimmerman’s Lawyer Gets Judge Removed
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images(DAYTONA, Fla.) — A Florida appeals court Wednesday ordered Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. to disqualify himself in George Zimmerman’s trial for the alleged murder of Trayvon Martin.The Fifth District Cour…
George Zimmerman Defense Moves to Disqualify Judge
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel-Pool/Getty Images(SANFORD, Fla.) — George Zimmerman, accused of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, filed a motion on Friday to disqualify the judge that will preside over his case, citing his fear that he will not be gi…
Jennifer Lopez on "Idol" Job: It May Be ‘Time for Me to Go’
Michael Becker/FOX(NEW YORK) — Rumors that Jennifer Lopez won’t be returning for a third season of American Idol have been running rampant and during an appearance Thursday on NBC’s Today show, the star herself seemed to indicate it’s not a rumor — t…
John Edwards Judge Lets Colorful Alternate Jurors Stay Home
Courtroom Sketch by Christine Cornell(GREENSBORO, N.C.) — The judge in the John Edwards campaign-finance trial Wednesday told a group of four alternate jurors known for wearing color-coordinated outfits that they no longer have to attend daily court s…
Report: Britney Officially Signs On with "The X Factor"
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — After weeks of rumors, Britney Spears reportedly has agreed to become a judge on The X Factor.E! News reports Britney signed a one-season contract this week that will pay her $15 million. A source close to t…
Report: Britney Spears Signing $15 Million ‘X Factor’ Deal
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — According to TMZ, Britney Spears has struck a deal with the producers of The X Factor that will pay the singer 15 million dollars to join the show as a judge next season.The gossip site says “the fine points” of t…
George Zimmerman’s Judge Is Disqualified and Replaced
Hemera/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Florida judge tapped to preside over George Zimmerman’s trial for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin was disqualified Wednesday and replaced by Judge Kenneth Lester Jr. The judge who was originally assigned the ca…
George Zimmerman Judge Expected to Step Aside
Seminole County Sheriff`s Office(SANFORD, Fla.) — The Florida judge tapped to preside over George Zimmerman’s trial for the shooting death of Trayvon Martin is set to recuse herself over her ties to a prominent television legal analyst, ABC News has l…
Judge, Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Stabbed in Wash. Courthouse
Comstock/Thinkstock(MONTESANO, Wash.) — A judge was stabbed in the neck and a female sheriff’s deputy was shot and stabbed inside the Grays Harbor District Courthouse in the tiny town of Montesano, about 100 miles southeast of Seattle.The …
Gay Texas Judge Refuses to Perform Marriage Ceremonies
File photo. (http://tonyaparkerforjudge.com)(DALLAS) — Texas Judge Tonya Parker cannot legally marry a woman in her state, so she refuses to perform any marriage ceremonies until there is equality. She finds it “oxymoronic” to perform a ceremony that …
Gay Texas Judge Refuses to Perform Marriage Ceremonies
File photo. (http://tonyaparkerforjudge.com)(DALLAS) — Texas Judge Tonya Parker cannot legally marry a woman in her state, so she refuses to perform any marriage ceremonies until there is equality. She finds it “oxymoronic” to perform a ceremony that …
Florida Drug Suspect Wore Crack Jacket to His Court Hearing
An accused drug dealer wore a jacket that depicts crack making to court for his hearing. (Michael D. Weinstein)(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — A Florida drug suspect who arrived at his court hearing wearing a jacket depicting a recipe for crack cocaine was …
Howard Stern to Judge ‘America’s Got Talent’
Bruce Gifford/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — After months of speculation, Howard Stern and NBC announced Thursday morning that the shock jock and author will indeed be the new judge on America’s Got Talent.
To accommodate Stern, the Simon Cowell-produce…