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Mom French-Kisses Son in Jail to Smuggle Drugs
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A loving New York mom french-kissed her son in jail -- and then got busted for illegally passing drugs to an inmate. In an elaborate (and icky) smooching...
Victim's Prosthetic Eye Pops Out, Prompts Mistrial
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A prosthetic eye popped out as a victim testified from the witness stand, prompting a Philadelphia judge to declare a mistrial. John Huttick wept in the...
Whale Sushi Scandal Resurfaces; Prison, Fines Are Possible
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
A whale sushi scandal has already led to dismissed criminal charges and the closure of The Hump, a once-popular sushi restaurant in Santa Monica, California....
Middle Finger to Judge Gets Fla. Woman 30 Days in Jail
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Penelope Soto may have been blowing off steam when she gave a judge the middle finger, but he didn't take it kindly. In response to her disrespect, the judge...
Squatter, 23, Claims Legal Right to Occupy $2.5M Mansion
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
A squatter in a $2.5 million mansion is trying to assert a claim under Florida law that says the mansion belongs to him. His legal ground: adverse...
Segway DUI? Not in Minnesota, Court Rules
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
It's possible to get a DUI charge on almost any vehicle: a Zamboni, a buggy, a motorized arm chair, we've seen it all. But apparently a Segway is where...