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Federal Crackdown Begins On Streaming Services’ Cancellation Policies

Wednesday, October 16

The Federal Trade Commission has implemented a new "click to cancel" rule to make it easier for consumers to end subscriptions and memberships, aimed at preventing drawn-out cancellation processes. The rule aims to eliminate... Read More.

R. Kelly Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Federal Sex Crimes In Chicago

Friday, February 24

R. Kelly has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the federal sex crimes that he committed in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. According to TMZ, 19 of those years will run currently,... Read More.

Jen Shah Is Sentenced To 6.5 Years In Federal Prison For Telemarketing Scheme

Monday, January 9

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for her role in a fraud scheme that targeted people who were mostly over... Read More.

R. Kelly’s Former Goddaughter Testifies In Chicago Federal Trial

Friday, August 19

R. Kelly's former goddaughter testified in the singer's federal trial in Chicago yesterday (August 18th) that the singer had sex with her hundreds of times before she turned 18 -- and stated that she... Read More.

Paparazzo Sues Anna Kendrick In Federal Court

Friday, February 4

Anna Kendrick is being sued in federal court by a photographer who claims she ripped off his work. According to court documents obtained by Radar, Ulices Ramales is suing the Pitch... Read More.

R. Kelly Federal Racketeering Trial Begins In NYC

Thursday, August 19

R. Kelly's federal racketeering trial began in NYC yesterday (August 18th). According to The New York Times, federal prosecutors shed more light on the singer's alleged marriage to Aaliyah. Kelly is facing several charges,... Read More.

Federal Judge Grants Approval To Move R. Kelly To NYC For Sex Trafficking Trial

Friday, April 16

A federal judge has approved R. Kelly to be moved from Chicago to New York City for his sex trafficking trial. According to The AP, the singer's trial will begin in Brooklyn Federal Court... Read More.

Judge Denies R. Kelly’s Plea To Dismiss Two Counts In Federal Indictment

Monday, May 25

A Brooklyn judge has denied R. Kelly's plea to dismiss two counts in his federal indictment. According to Complex, the singer was trying to get his charge for knowingly infecting a woman with herpes dropped. Kelly,... Read More.

U.S. Makes Lynching A Federal Hate Crime 65 Years After Emmett Till’s Death

Thursday, February 27

A piece of legislation passed through the House yesterday (February 26th), formally classifying lynching as a federal hate crime. The bill is named after Emmett Till, the 14-year-old black teenager who was brutally murdered... Read More.