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Danny Masterson/Scientology civil suit heard at appellate court, streamed online

The civil case filed by Danny Masterson's victims alleging harassment by the actor and Scientology is back in appellate court for a second hearing.

Thousands Face Fallout from Unreported LA County Convictions

Decades-long error in criminal record reporting could lead to job losses, license revocations, and firearm confiscations.

Studio City School Denies Responsibility After Student Crushed to Death

Campbell Hall School responds to wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of 15-year-old killed in parking lot incident.

U.S. Citizen and Army Vet Sues Government After Camarillo Immigration Raid

George Retes claims he was falsely imprisoned and mistreated during a federal immigration enforcement operation.

Colin Gray trial: Prosecutors argue father's actions central to case

Day 4 focuses on warnings, DFCS history, Discord threat and father's response

LA Superior Court Reveals 464,000 Unreported Criminal Cases

Decades-old technical issues left thousands of convictions and dismissals unrecorded with state authorities.

Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Delayed Until August 2026

Rapper's case pushed back again as co-defendant's defense needs more time

DNA Expert Who Unmasked Golden State Killer Offers Insight on Guthrie Case

Genetic genealogist shares how investigative technique could aid in tracking down Nancy Guthrie's abductor

The Unsettling Mysteries of Disappearances

From Amelia Earhart to Nancy Guthrie, notable vanishings captivate the public

Grieving Parents Blast California's Soft Drunk Driving Laws After Tragic Crashes

LAPD union condemns 'soft on crime' policies as state grapples with soaring DUI rates and lax sentencing.

Corona Mom Fights Early Release of Driver Who Killed Her Son

Kellie Montalvo says the woman convicted of killing her son could be released this Valentine's Day after serving less than a third of a nine-year sentence.

Journalist Don Lemon to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case

Lemon and four others face federal charges for disrupting a service where an ICE official was a pastor

Imposter Charged in Fake Ransom Demand for Nancy Guthrie

Legal expert says the suspect could face significant prison time for the interstate extortion attempt.

9 Inmate Deaths Raise Alarm Over L.A. County Jail Conditions

Sheriff's Department faces lawsuit from state over dire conditions in local lockups

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