Former James Brown trustee David Cannon ordered to repay $370,000
A US judge has ordered former James Brown trustee David Cannon, who has resigned, to repay $370,000 to the estate, on top of $350,000 already repaid.…
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DMX in clear over dog fights
Police say there is no evidence DMX organised or sanctioned dog fights at his Arizona home, and no charges have been made.…
Jury review videos: Spector trial update
The Phil Spector jury asked for a video recorder to review evidence, likely the police interview with chauffeur Adriano De Souza, as deliberations continue.…
Record labels lobby at party conference
The British music industry held a fringe event at the Labour party conference urging MPs to extend copyright terms, with EMI chief and BPI chairman Tony Wadsworth leading the message.…
Britney update: hit and run charge
Britney Spears has been formally charged over an August hit-and-run incident, while former bodyguard Tony Barreto speaks out and YouTube star Chris Crocker signs a reality show.…
Snoop pleads guilty in baton case
Snoop Dogg has pleaded guilty to possessing a dangerous weapon at John Wayne Airport and been sentenced to 160 hours of community service and three years' probation.…
ThePirateBay target content owners over Media Defender emails
ThePirateBay has reported a number of content companies to Swedish police, alleging they used illegal tactics against it, based on leaked emails from Media Defender.…
IFPI score new court victory over eDonkey
German courts have authorised the IFPI to close seven eDonkey file-sharing servers, following similar actions in France and the Netherlands earlier this year.…
The Game let off for police impersonation
The Game received a conditional discharge in New York for impersonating a police officer, meaning charges will be dropped if he stays out of trouble for six months.…
My instructions were wrong: Spector trial update
Judge Larry Paul Fidler has withdrawn a key instruction to the jury in the Phil Spector trial, calling it an absolute error, and deliberations have resumed.…
Manslaughter not an option: Spector trial update
Judge Larry Paul Fidler has ruled the jury in Phil Spector's trial will not be offered a manslaughter option, and has asked lawyers for suggestions to break the deadlock.…
Bowie assists US accused
David Bowie has donated $10,000 to the appeal to lower the $90,000 bond for Mychal Bell, one of the Jena Six, criticising the judicial process in the Louisiana town.…