Jon and Kate Plus 8 Violating Child Labor Laws?
A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor says that a complaint has been filed against the TLC show Jon and Kate Plus 8 in regards to child labor laws and and an investigation is underway to see if the show is violating said laws.
A rep for TLC has been quoted as saying the show “fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations”
Legendary music producer Phil Spector, who was found guilty of 2nd degree murder for the death of Lana Clarkson last month, was handed his sentence today and is now scheduled to spend 19 years to life behind bars.
Eric Naposki, a former NFL linebacker for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts in the late 1980s, has been charged with one count murder along with ex-girlfriend Nanette Packard McNeal for the 1994 murder of multimillionaire William Francis McLaughlin.
McNeal, who was linked to McLauglin at the time of his death, stood to collect $1 million in life insurance and this montetary gain has long been thought as the motive for McLaughlin’s death. Naposki and McNeal have also long been thought as suspects in the case, but were never charged primarily due to the fact that the 9mm handgun used in the murder was never recovered.
A spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney’s office said that “we feel at this point we have sufficient evidence to prove they were responsible for the death of Mr. McLaughlin,” though they declined to say what that evidence was.
Dolla, a 21-year old rapper from Atlanta GA, was murdered yesterday afternoon when he was shot in the head while shopping at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles.
Two suspects allegedly fled the scene after the murder. One of which, identified as Aubery Berry, was later arrested at Los Angeles International Aiport (LAX) in Terminal 1 trying to catch a flight leaving the city. He had a 9 millimeter handgun.
No word yet as to motive for the shooting. No word as to whether Berry has a criminal defense attorney yet, nor has any statements been at this time.
Gerard Butler charged with Criminal Battery
300’s Gerard Butler was charged in Los Angeles county courts earlier this week for criminal battery against a photographer.
The charge stems from a October 7, 2008 incident in which Butler allegedly punched a photographer three or four times in the mouth while leaving the Crown Bar after the premier of RockNRolla.
Butler faces arraignment on June 10th. His reps have said that the photographer had been stalking Butler. Butler’s lawyer had no comment.
Jeff Ament was Mugged on April 27th
Reports are coming out that Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament was mugged in in northern Atlanta Georgia outside Southern Tracks Recording along with an employee of the band back on April 27th.
It is reported that three masked men emerged from the woods surrounding Southern Tracks Recording brandishing knives. Ament and the employee were robbed of a total of $7300 is cash and goods, including Ament’s backpack which contained his passport.
Though the entire incident was captured on tape, the masks make identifying the criminals very difficult.
Ament suffered several lacerations to the back of his head. It is not believed that was specifically targeted.
We’ll have more on this incident as events unfold.
Keifer Sutherland Arrested for Assault
Keifer Sutherland, star of The Lost Boys and Flatliners, has turned himself in yesterday to police in the Soho district of Manhattan over charges of assault against fashion designerJack McCollough.
It has been reported since Monday by several news outlets that Sutherland headbutted McCollough at an after party following a costume gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Sutherland is currently serving a five year probation for a 2007 drunk driving charge. If found guilty on assault charges, the consequences could be legally grave, as the probation requires Sutherland to “obey all laws”.
Neither the Manhattan District Attorney’s office or Sutherland’s representative have made a statement regarding the charges at this time. It is unclear whether Sutherland has sought criminal defense representation yet.
Marty York Mugshot
On Easter Sunday, Marty York – a child actor who may be best known as Yeah-Yeah in The Sandlot – was arrested after an argument with his girlfriend during which he allegedly hit her.
York has now been charged with one felony county of domestic battery. If convicted, York could get up to five years in prison and fines for thousands of dollars.
Earlier this week Tyra Banks hit the stand during a court case involving a misdemeanor stalking and harassment count against Brady Green, who is noted as being an “aggressive” fan, and allegedly threatened to kill one of Banks’ employees for not giving him tickets to her show.
Green was convicted by a NYC judge yesterday on counts of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass and attempted aggravated harassment. While he could spend up to 90 days in jail come sentencing in June, it appears that his current restraining order has been extended, and as long as he does not violate the order he will not serve time.
