Rihanna Photo Investigation Places Two Cops on Suspension

Two LAPD officers have been placed on a forced leave due to an internal investigation into how a photograph of then beaten and battered pop singer Rihanna was leaked to the TMZ Web site.
The photos of Rihanna are from her February 8th incident with former boyfriend Chris Brown.
The two officers, nine-year veteran Rebecca Reyes and [...]

Critical time gap may be key to Michael Jackson homicide case

A critical 81 minute gap between when police indicate that Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, found the singer not breathing and when the doctor called 911 may be a key part of a criminal prosecution for the singer’s death.
According to the LAPD, Murray found Jackson totally unconscious, but then called his office [...]

A Futile Motive Emerges for the Brutal Billings Murder

by James Hirsen
A pathetically sad motive is emerging for the brutal murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings in their Florida home on July 9.
Police and prosecutors said images captured on the Billings’ home’s security cameras led investigators to the suspects. The videos showed masked men dressed as ninjas coming through the front and back doors.
The [...]

Is the Church of Satan a Genuine Religion?

The Chicago Tribune reports:

The T in Satan’s name inked on Jamie Meyer’s left leg is drawn to look like an upside-down cross. The crucifix suspended above his bed hangs upside down too.
Meyer’s ex-wives say he also has turned their children’s lives upside down since he joined the Church of Satan—an organization that eschews spirituality and [...]

Man Sues Church for Worship Injury

A man says he was so consumed by the spirit of God that he fell and hit his head while worshipping.
Now he wants Lakewind Church to pay $2.5 million for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering…

Producer of ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Opines on Judge ‘Gone Wild’

It seems as though late night infomercial mogul and creator of the infamous “Girl Gone Wild” DVD is playing with fire.
Joe Francis recently told the Associated Press that U.S. District Judge Richard Smoak “had lost his mind.” He also referred to his current situation as “a case of a judge gone wild.”
What prompted the outburst [...]

Celebrity Look-Alike Avatars and the Right of Publicity

Be careful on your choice of avatars.

 
A post on Virtually Blind reads:
“The Second Life Herald posted an interesting note today about a Second Life store called “Body Doubles.” Body Doubles (operated by ‘Persia Christensen’) sells avatar skins and shapes that resemble celebrities. The right at issue is the ‘right of publicity.’”

Gloria Allred’s Got a Brand New Target

Gloria Allred always seems to be attached to a highly publicized news story.

Knowing that there are no genuine lawsuit possibilities raised by the facts of this case, Allred has come up with a creative way to seek money for the two men who were directly insulted by Michael Richards’ racist outburst.

Allred has [...]