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Legally Weird Ex-MLB Player Otis Nixon Arrested for Drugs During Traffic Stop

Ex-MLB Player Otis Nixon Arrested for Drugs During Traffic Stop

By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on

Former outfielder Otis Nixon was arrested on drug charges after a weekend traffic stop in suburban Atlanta. Deputies allegedly found two crack pipes and a few...

Legally Weird Game Over for EA Sports' Use of Athletes in Video Games? Not Quite

Game Over for EA Sports' Use of Athletes in Video Games? Not Quite

By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on

EA Sports can't use several ex-NCAA athletes' likenesses in its video games without permission, a federal appeals court has ruled. In a 2-1 vote, the 9th U.S....

Legally Weird 3 Ex-Penn State Officials to Stand Trial Over Sandusky Cover-Up

3 Ex-Penn State Officials to Stand Trial Over Sandusky Cover-Up

By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on

Penn State's former president and two other ex-administrators will stand trial on charges that they conspired to cover up the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse...

Legally Weird Is J.J. Redick's Alleged Abortion Contract Legal?

Is J.J. Redick's Alleged Abortion Contract Legal?

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on

Los Angeles Clippers player J.J. Redick allegedly signed an "abortion contract" with his former girlfriend, although it is doubtful that such a contract would...

Legally Weird Florida's Antonio Morrison Arrested for Barking at Police Dog

Florida's Antonio Morrison Arrested for Barking at Police Dog

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on

Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison barked up the wrong tree Saturday, when he was arrested for allegedly barking at a police dog. The University of Florida...

Legally Weird Jerry Sandusky's Son Matt Seeks Name Change in Court

Jerry Sandusky's Son Matt Seeks Name Change in Court

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on

Following the tide of scandal that's plagued convicted child abuser and ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, his son Matt is applying to have his and his...

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