Two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, allege that Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children for years. The lawsuits were filed after Jackson's death in 2009, but were dismissed by a lower court in 2021. The California appeals court is now considering whether to reverse the lower court's decision and revive the cases, which could open the door for Robson and Safechuck to get justice for the abuse they suffered.
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Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old actor and comedian, has reached a deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to resolve a reckless driving charge. As part of the 18-month diversion program, Davidson will complete 50 hours of community service and 12 hours of traffic school, likely with the New York City Fire Department where his late father worked. If he successfully completes the requirements, the charge will be dropped.
Two transgender patients have filed a lawsuit against Vanderbilt University Medical Center alleging that the hospital violated their privacy by providing their records to the Tennessee Attorney General's Office. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Vanderbilt from releasing any additional records and to have the records already sent to the Attorney General destroyed, as well as damages for the alleged violation of privacy. The Attorney General's Office has stated that they are conducting a "run of the mill" fraud investigation and are reviewing the complaint.
Three Marine lance corporals from Camp Lejeune were found dead in a vehicle at a North Carolina gas station on Sunday morning. The Pender County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause and circumstances of the deaths, and has stated that there is no threat to the public. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released, pending notification of their families.
The Department of Education has opened an investigation into Harvard University's admissions process following a complaint from advocacy groups alleging that the school's use of legacy admissions violates federal civil rights law. The complaint accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to applicants with familial ties to wealthy donors and alumni, and if the Office for Civil Rights finds Harvard in violation of Title VI, the school could be required to make changes to its admissions process. The investigation is the latest development in the legal battle over U.S. college admissions and could have far-reaching implications for the admissions process at Harvard and other universities.
A federal judge has vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, ruling that the presiding judge had a potential conflict of interest that he failed to disclose. This means that the case will be remanded to a different military judge, and is seen as a victory for Bergdahl's lawyers who argued that the military court system should be held to the same standards as civilian courts. The ruling is a test of the military justice system's ability to remain independent from political influence.
Thomar Latrell Simmons, the former boyfriend of Carlee Russell, has publicly condemned her after her attorney revealed she was not kidnapped as she had reported to police. Simmons took to Instagram to express his "disgust" at the outcome of the situation, and confirmed that Russell had not seen a baby on the side of the road as she had previously reported. The incident has left many in the community shocked and confused, and it remains unclear why Russell made the false report and what happened during the two days she was missing.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign has fired staffer Nate Hochman after he promoted a video with Nazi imagery superimposed over DeSantis' face. The campaign has let go of roughly 38 people as part of its downsizing effort, and the move is seen as a sign of the campaign's commitment to distance itself from any association with Nazi imagery. Hochman had also previously praised white nationalist Nick Fuentes, though he later walked back his statements.