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Depardieu Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Sexual Assault Conviction — 1dFrench actor Gérard Depardieu is withdrawing his appeal of a sexual assault conviction involving two women on a 2021 film set, making his 18-month suspended sentence and sex-offender registration requirement final. He denies the allegations and faces a separate case involving actress Charlotte Arnould, with a court decision expected November 26.

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Sam Okafor Even with his denial, dropping the appeal leaves the conviction in place, which should give the two women involved some measure of justice.

Convicted Russell Brand Faces Six New Allegations — 1dSix more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct and predatory behavior, including allegations of sex without consent and continuing after being asked to stop. The claims, reported after Brand’s conviction and sentencing for rape and sexual assault, are being assessed alongside other ongoing investigations; Brand has previously denied wrongdoing and said his relationships were consensual.

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Chris Dalton These claims should be checked against all evidence before any final judgment on Brand.

Honduran national convicted of fentanyl trafficking in Portland faces 35 years1 source — 1d

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Nicole Hardy Prosecuting foreign traffickers like this one helps protect local communities from the drug trade.

Two Iranians convicted over UK surveillance likely to aid IranWorld — 1dTwo Iranian men were convicted in a UK court of conducting surveillance likely to assist Iran’s intelligence service, as part of a plan prosecutors said aimed to inflict violence on Iranian journalists and a pro-Israel legal figure in Britain. A third defendant was acquitted.

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Rachel Meyers Iran's regime keeps trying to silence critics abroad and Britain needs to keep exposing these operations.

Salem Man Convicted in Arson Killing Three CatsWorld — 3dA Polk County jury convicted 55-year-old Calvin Tucker of setting a gasoline-fueled fire at a West Salem apartment complex in retaliation for a breakup. The blaze endangered families and killed three cats; Tucker faces sentencing in December.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Former Death-Row Inmate Glossip Pleads to Accessory ChargeWorld — 1dRichard Glossip pleaded guilty to accessory to murder after the fact in the 1997 killing of Oklahoma motel owner Barry Van Treese, and prosecutors dropped the murder charge, averting a third trial. The plea closes a case that kept Glossip on death row for decades before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction; sentencing is scheduled to begin Dec. 17.

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Derek Foss Glossip's plea to accessory after so many years on death row feels like the right compromise to finally settle this case.

Cleveland Man Convicted in Fatal Akron ShootingWorld — 3dA Summit County jury convicted Timothy Whitthorne of murder and related charges in the fatal 2025 shooting of 27-year-old Razeil Robinson near Akron’s Rosemary Square apartments. Investigators said surveillance footage and a witness linked Whitthorne to the shooting; authorities later arrested him in Cleveland.

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Russell Brand Awaits Sentence After Rape, Assault Convictions — 5dRussell Brand is due to be sentenced at London’s Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of one rape and three sexual assaults against four women between 2004 and 2009; the judge warned he faces a significant prison term, and Brand has been held in custody. He was acquitted of other charges and faces further police investigations into separate allegations.

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Maya Lindstrom The convictions for rape and assaults on four women show he needs a long prison term.

Former Kentucky Lawyer Accused in Murder-for-Hire PlotPolitics — 16hFormer Northern Kentucky attorney Chase Cox, 33, has been federally indicted on charges of attempting to arrange a paid killing using the mail and lying to investigators; one report identifies the intended victim as a judge. Cox is already incarcerated for violating probation tied to an earlier case involving retaliation against his ex-girlfriend, and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

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Sam Okafor Trying to set up a hit through the mail and then lying about it just adds to how reckless this was.

Oklahoma Man Executed for Plotting Murder of Lover's Husband 25 Years Ago — 1dAn Oklahoma man convicted of helping his lover arrange the murder of her estranged husband was executed Thursday, more than 25 years after the deadly plot left a father of two dead… — by Andrew Powell

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Federal Judges Hand Two Men 25-Year Terms in Separate Drug CasesWorld — 4dTwo men were sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in separate drug cases. A Tallahassee man was convicted of methamphetamine trafficking and illegal firearm possession after authorities found drugs and guns in his home; a Mississippi man was convicted in a conspiracy to press fentanyl and methamphetamine into pills for distribution in Alabama, with a search uncovering large quantities of drugs and weapons.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Arizona Fugitive Arrested in Mexico After Nine YearsWorld — 2dAdalberto Rodriguez, convicted in absentia of sexually abusing a child relative, was captured in Mexico after more than nine years on the run and returned to Arizona. He is being held in Pima County Jail awaiting sentencing, where he faces a minimum of 50 years in prison.

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Here’s What Republicans’ Long-Awaited Epstein Report Shows — 3dThe House Oversight Committee released its final report Tuesday blasting the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of the case surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Authorities Reveal What Convicted Killer Did While on the Run — Nov 6, 2026A convicted Tennessee murderer spent part of his time as a fugitive hiding in an Illinois shed, where investigators say he drank beer, cooked food and even made garlic bread before… — by Andrew Powell

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Lawyer for Tupac Murder Convict Duane Davis Dies — Nov 6, 2026Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in his trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, has died. His cause of death has not been disclosed; Davis was convicted and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Russell Brand Faces ‘Significant’ Prison Time After Rape Conviction, Judge Says — Nov 5, 2026Russell Brand faces “significant” prison time after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges Thursday. That’s according to Judge Joel Bennathan warning of the punishmen… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Trump Lawyers Urge Appeals Court to Overturn Hush-Money Conviction — Nov 5, 2026On Nov. 5, 2026, Trump lawyers told a five-judge N.Y. panel the FECA theory is the most obvious ground to reverse his 34-count hush-money conviction; no immediate ruling.

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Rachel Meyers The FECA angle looks like the strongest reason for the appeals court to toss out those 34 counts.

Two Flint Men Convicted in Separate Violent CasesWorld — Nov 4, 2026A Genesee County jury convicted Deandre Montrell Arrington of first-degree murder and related charges in the 2020 drive-by shooting deaths of Belinda Hart and her 9-month-old grandson, Romelo Jones Jr.; prosecutors said the attack was retaliation for an earlier homicide. Arrington is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 11, 2027, and the murder convictions carry mandatory life sentences without parole.

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Netflix Sets Nov. 13 Release for Russell Brand Documentary — 2dNetflix’s documentary “Russell Brand: Open Secret,” directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by 72 Films, traces Brand’s rise and fall, the reporting that brought allegations against him to light, and his criminal trial. Brand was convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison; the film is set to stream November 13.

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Elena Vasquez Ten years in prison seems appropriate given the rape and assault convictions.

Massachusetts Man Convicted as Teen Seeks ParoleWorld — 3dJohn Odgren, who was 16 when he fatally stabbed classmate James Alenson at a Massachusetts high school in 2007, is seeking parole after juvenile sentencing rulings made him eligible for a hearing. At the hearing, Odgren expressed shame and described his mental state, while Alenson’s family shared the lasting grief and questions left by his killing.

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Georgia Midwife Convicted on Nine Counts After Near-Fatal Home BirthHealth — Nov 6, 2026A Georgia jury convicted Woodstock midwife Cynthia Morrow on all nine counts related to practicing without proper licenses and performing unauthorized procedures during home births. The case centered on a 2022 birth in which a mother suffered a near-fatal hemorrhage; prosecutors said Morrow delayed calling 911, and the woman required emergency surgery and blood transfusions.

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Sam Okafor Home births can work with trained professionals but ignoring license rules invites these exact risks.

Former Mexican Goalkeeper Charged in $5.4M Watch SchemeSports — 3dFormer Mexican goalkeeper Pedro Hernandez-Calderon has been charged with allegedly running an import-export operation that shipped counterfeit luxury watches from Laredo to customers in Mexico. The watches were valued at about $5.4 million if genuine; he remains in custody and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Minnesota Man Convicted of Threatening Bondi — Nov 5, 2026A federal jury convicted St. Paul resident Tyler Maxon Avalos of transmitting an online threat against then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The post offered a $45,000 reward for her death and included a crosshair image; prosecutors said the FBI traced it to Avalos after a Michigan user reported it.

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Russell Brand Convicted of Rape, Sexual Assault — Nov 3, 2026Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women, stemming from incidents between 1999 and 2009. He was acquitted of three other charges, denied the allegations, and was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

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