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Danny Masterson Files Legal Brief Seeking to Overturn His Rape Conviction

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Danny Masterson is seeking to overturn the verdict in his 2023 jury trial, which ended with him being convicted on two counts of rape by force or fear and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The actor claimed “fundamental flaws”…[Continue Reading...]

Chad Daybell Death Penalty Update: ‘Doomsday’ Prophet Gets Legal Win

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Ajudge has acknowledged "extraordinary circumstances" in "Doomsday cult" dad Chad Daybell's case and granted his appellate attorneys more time to file for post-conviction relief. Daybell 55, was sentenced to death in June for his role in killing his first wife,…[Continue Reading...]

Former Unification Church lodges appeal with Japan’s top court

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A religious group formerly known as the Unification Church has lodged an appeal with Japan's Supreme Court over a fine imposed by a lower court. The education and culture ministry requested a court order in October last year seeking the…[Continue Reading...]

Leah Remini Appeals Anti-SLAPP Ruling in Suit vs. Scientology Church

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Attorneys for Leah Remini have filed a notice of appeal regarding a judge’s mixed ruling in March on the Scientology Church’s anti-SLAPP motion. Friday’s filing comes two months after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Randolph Hammock ruled that portions of…[Continue Reading...]

Ex-NXIVM leader faces setback in quest for new trial

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Former NXIVM leader Keith Raniere has faced another setback in his attempts for a new trial. A judge has rejected Raniere’s motion for post-conviction discovery. That is evidence that existed at the time of the trial, but was only discovered…[Continue Reading...]

Lori Vallow-Daybell files amended appeal of murder convictions

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BOISE, Idaho — On Wednesday, Lori Vallow-Daybell's attorneys filed an amended notice of appeal regarding her murder convictions. In the documents, they're asking for reporter transcripts from 35 specific days throughout her years-long case, ranging from May 2021 through July…[Continue Reading...]

‘Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell Gets New Attorney in Bid to Appeal Triple Life Sentence For Murdering Her Children

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Lori Vallow Daybell has a new attorney as she seeks to appeal the three life sentences she received for murdering her two youngest children as part of a doomsday delusion. Vallow Daybell, 50, parted ways last month with lawyer John…[Continue Reading...]

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