Celebritology 2.0: Crime Watch


Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Randy Travis and the sad drunk driving arrest
By Jen Chaney
What. A. Mess.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:54 PM ET, 08/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Randy Travis

Posted at 08:54 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Update: Bartender to drop charges against Cuba Gooding Jr.
By Jen Chaney
A New Orleans police officer says a summons has been issued for the actor to appear in court.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:54 PM ET, 08/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 07/31/2012

Cuba Gooding Jr. wanted by New Orleans police
By Jen Chaney
He allegedly shoved a bartender and is wanted for municipal battery in New Orleans.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:25 PM ET, 07/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Cuba Gooding Jr.

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Rebekah Brooks, others charged in celeb phone hacking; Joseph Gordon-Levitt expresses sympathy for shooting victims
By Jen Chaney
Also: More “Dark Knight Rises” news.

By Jen Chaney  |  08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies | Tags:  Morning Mix, Dark Knight Rises, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 07/19/2012

Fred Willard arrested on charge of ‘suspicion of committing a lewd act’
By Jen Chaney
Police say he was doing something crude in an adult movie theater.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:50 PM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Fred Willard

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 06/05/2012

Scout Willis arrested drinking beer in New York
By Jen Chaney
She was apparently enjoying a Pakistani beer in the middle of Union Square.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:06 PM ET, 06/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 07:09 PM ET, 05/11/2012

William Balfour found guilty in murders of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives
By Jen Chaney
The man accused of killing Hudson’s mom, brother and nephew was found guilty on all counts.

By Jen Chaney  |  07:09 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 05/07/2012

Matthew Fox, ‘Lost’ star, reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI (Updated)
By Jen Chaney
The man who saved the island was reportedly arrested in Oregon on suspicion of driving under the influence.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:15 PM ET, 05/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Lost

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 04/09/2012

Alleged Alec Baldwin stalker met him while working on ‘Adventures of Pluto Nash’?
By Jen Chaney
Genevieve Sabourin was arrested Sunday night in New York for aggravated harassment and stalking.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:54 PM ET, 04/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Alec Baldwin

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 03/16/2012

Russell Brand arrested, released; Gallagher ‘slowly recovering’ from heart attack
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: “The Cat in the Hat” gets another big screen treatement.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:52 AM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch | Tags:  Russell Brand

Posted at 04:21 PM ET, 02/06/2012

Randy Travis apologizes after public intoxication arrest
By Jen Chaney
The country singer was found by police outside a Texas church with an open bottle of wine.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:21 PM ET, 02/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 01/20/2012

Swizz Beatz is Megaupload’s CEO; Trial date set for Jennifer Hudson’s slain family members
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: David Furnish apologizes to Madonna.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:47 AM ET, 01/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 01/11/2012

Natalie Wood investigation turns up no evidence of foul play (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“There's nothing compelling at this time to change the accidental designation,” a sheriff's department spokesman said.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:55 AM ET, 01/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 01/09/2012

Snoop Dogg busted for marijuana possession
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  05:51 PM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 12/30/2011

Elly May Clampett actress settles Barbie suit; man who tried to blackmail David Letterman has a new job
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Russell Brand goes outside without his wedding ring on.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:14 AM ET, 12/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Relationships

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Louis Vuitton sues Warner Bros. over bag used in ‘The Hangover Part II’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The company alleges that the bag carried by Zach Galifianakis’s character was a fake.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  04:43 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Movies

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 12/23/2011

Tyler, the Creator arrested, charged with felony vandalism
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper allegedly destroyed a soundboard that belonged to The Roxy Theatre.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:54 PM ET, 12/23/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 11:38 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Adam Lambert blames arrest on alcohol, jet lag
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “American Idol” runner-up was arrested for fighting with his boyfriend outside a bar in Finland.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:38 AM ET, 12/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 12/20/2011

Jon Bon Jovi posts photo to prove he’s alive; Amber Portwood of ‘Teen Mom’ sent to jail
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: The Kardashians Khristmas Kard is here.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:10 AM ET, 12/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 12/15/2011

Rodney Atkins files for divorce following accusations of abuse
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The country singer has denied the allegation.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:20 PM ET, 12/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 12/12/2011

Mindy McCready claims son was hit with wooden spoon
By Sarah Anne Hughes
In an inteview with “20/20,” the country singer said she and her siblings were abused as children.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:02 PM ET, 12/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/09/2011

Hulk Hogan files defamation suit against ex-wife Linda
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Linda Hogan claimed in her book that the wrestler was physically abusive.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:36 AM ET, 12/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 12/07/2011

Terrence Howard denies abusing estranged wife; Judge grants restraining order
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The “Crash” actor must stay 100 yards away from his estranged wife until a Jan. 17 hearing.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:13 AM ET, 12/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Mindy McCready, son found in closet: Boy will be taken from Arkansas to Florida
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The singer’s son will be returned to his grandmother in Florida.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:00 AM ET, 12/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 11:36 PM ET, 12/04/2011

Brooke Mueller: Her sad weekend arrest
By Jen Chaney
The ex-wife of Charlie Sheen was charged with cocaine possession and third-degree assault after an incident at an Aspen, Colo., nightclub.

By Jen Chaney  |  11:36 PM ET, 12/04/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Charlie Sheen, Crime Watch

Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 12/02/2011

Mindy McCready did not return son by judge’s deadline
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The country singer does not have custody of the child.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:55 PM ET, 12/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Mindy McCready, son reported missing, according to Florida police
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The country singer does not have custody of her son.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:06 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011

Jesse Eisenberg sues Lionsgate, Grindstone Entertainment for making it seem like he starred in a terrible movie
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actor alleges that the DVD cover of the horror flick, “Camp Hell,” greatly exaggerates his role in the film.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  01:15 PM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Movies, Crime Watch

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 11/30/2011

Conrad Murray: Prosecutors, Michael Jackson’s family weigh in on sentence (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“100 years won't be enough,” Jackson’s brother Jermaine said of Murray’s sentence.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:15 AM ET, 11/30/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Michael Jackson

Posted at 09:06 AM ET, 11/29/2011

Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, to be sentenced Tuesday
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Conrad Murray could face up to four years in jail.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:06 AM ET, 11/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Michael Jackson

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Hugh Grant testifies on alleged tabloid phone-hacking
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Grant claims his voicemail was hacked by the Mail on Sunday.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:54 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 11/22/2011

Robert Wagner to guest star on ‘NCIS’ as murder suspect
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Bad timing, indeed.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:23 AM ET, 11/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  TV

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 11/18/2011

Robert Wagner ‘not a suspect’ in Natalie Wood’s death, says detective
By Sarah Anne Hughes
New information is substantial enough to reopen the investigation, a L.A. County Sheriff’s Department detective said at a news conference Friday.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:48 PM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 07:44 AM ET, 11/18/2011

Natalie Wood death probe reopened as ‘additional information’ comes to light; boat captain speaks on ‘Today’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actress drowned 30 years ago this month.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:44 AM ET, 11/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 11/16/2011

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino sues Abercrombie & Fitch
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The company claimed it offered the “Jersey Shore” star money to stop wearing its clothing.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:50 AM ET, 11/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 11/15/2011

Patti LaBelle accused of throwing water on toddler
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The diva has been sued by a New York couple who claim an argument about parenting escalated.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:04 AM ET, 11/15/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 07:43 AM ET, 11/11/2011

Tamara Tunie, ‘Law and Order: SVU’ actress, had over $1 million stolen by former business manager
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Tunie’s former business manager pleaded guilty Thursday to grand larceny and other charges.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:43 AM ET, 11/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 11/09/2011

Conrad Murray juror speaks out on ‘GMA’ (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The 48-year-old female juror said the deliberation process was “stressful.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:25 AM ET, 11/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Michael Jackson

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 11/08/2011

Matthew Fox seeks trial by jury in party bus driver suit
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The driver of a party bus alleges that Matthew Fox assaulted her as he tried to board.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:46 PM ET, 11/08/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 11/07/2011

Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s doctor, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter (Video and photos)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The personal physician of the late King of Pop will be sentenced Nov. 29.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  04:24 PM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Michael Jackson | Tags:  Conrad Murray

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 11/07/2011

Conrad Murray trial: Watch the verdict live
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The verdict will be announced around 4 p.m. ET today.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:10 PM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Michael Jackson

Posted at 07:57 AM ET, 11/07/2011

Lindsay Lohan checks in, then quickly out of jail
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actress will now have to meet community service and therapy session requirements.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:57 AM ET, 11/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 11/02/2011

Lindsay Lohan will head back to jail for 30 days
By Jen Chaney
The actress will serve 30 days in prison, then begin a more structured probation period.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:02 PM ET, 11/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 11/01/2011

Charice, ‘Glee’ star and Oprah favorite, loses father to stabbing
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The 19-year-old singer cancelled a performance in Singapore.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:43 AM ET, 11/01/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 10/27/2011

Michael Lohan arrested again, may have broken foot; Duchess Kate goes solo
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Duchess Kate goes solo.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:55 AM ET, 10/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Madonna stalker headed to mental institution indefinitely
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Material Girl called the man’s breaking and entering “extremely unsettling.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:57 AM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 09:18 AM ET, 10/25/2011

Michael Lohan arrested on suspicion of domestic violence; Maksim Chmerkovskiy defends partner against judge on ‘DWTS’
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Your daily dose of Courtney Stodden and Anderson Cooper.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:18 AM ET, 10/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 10/21/2011

Lindsay Lohan got to the morgue early today
By Jen Chaney
After yesterday’s community service tardiness, Lohan got her act together this morning.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:10 PM ET, 10/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 09:06 AM ET, 10/20/2011

Lindsay Lohan to begin morgue duty after posting bail; John Singleton sues Paramount
By Sarah Anne Hughes
Also in the morning mix: Adam Levine would like Fox News to stop using his music.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  09:06 AM ET, 10/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies, Music | Tags:  Lindsay Lohan, TV

Posted at 08:09 AM ET, 10/19/2011

Soulja Boy thanks fans, promotes movie following drug arrest
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“Thank you and i'm sorry,” the rapper tweeted after being charged with drug and gun possession. ”my fans r the best.”

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  08:09 AM ET, 10/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 10/18/2011

Mitchel Musso of ‘Hannah Montana’ fame arrested on suspicion of DUI
By Jen Chaney
Disney regular Mitchel Musso, 20, was pulled over Sunday morning in Burbank, Calif.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:48 PM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 10/18/2011

Soulja Boy arrested for marijuana possession
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was pulled over for a traffic infraction early Tuesday morning.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  10:25 AM ET, 10/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 10/13/2011

Christopher Chaney, accused celebrity e-mail hacker, apologizes (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
“I know what I did was probably the worst invasion of privacy someone could experience,” Chaney said of his alleged hacking.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:10 PM ET, 10/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 10/12/2011

Christopher Chaney indicted in Operation Hackerazzi; Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis among victims named in indictment
By Jen Chaney
The Jacksonville, Fla., man who allegedly hacked into the e-mails of the famous could face up to 121 years in jail if convicted on all counts.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:23 PM ET, 10/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 09/16/2011

Matthew Fox sued for $25K in party bus incident
By Jen Chaney
The woman allegedly punched by the “Lost” star has officially filed suit.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:58 PM ET, 09/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 09/07/2011

Man breaks into Celine Dion’s home, eats pastries
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A man entered the singer’s home where he ate pastries and was preparing to bathe.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:30 AM ET, 09/07/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 09/06/2011

Anthony Michael Hall arrested for allegedly disturbing the peace
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The Brat Packer was allegedly fighting with his neigbor, the LA Times reports.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  03:11 PM ET, 09/06/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 08/29/2011

Matthew Fox allegedly punched woman
By Jen Chaney
The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ have reported that he allegedly hit the driver of a private party bus.

By Jen Chaney  |  12:39 PM ET, 08/29/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Lost

Posted at 07:52 AM ET, 07/22/2011

Lindsay Lohan sued for assault by fired Betty Ford worker
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A former Betty Ford worker wants a reported $1 million for an injury she claims Lohan caused.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:52 AM ET, 07/22/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 07/21/2011

Judge tells Lindsay Lohan to hurry up with community service
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The actress has only completed 33 of 480 hours of community service.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:21 PM ET, 07/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 07/14/2011

Paz de la Huerta’s plea deal delayed; Foxy Brown plans to sue NYC for $100 million over dropped charge
By Sarah Anne Hughes
In other celebrity legal news, Foxy Brown plans to sue New York City for $100 million over thrown-out charge.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  02:48 PM ET, 07/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 07/13/2011

Rodney King arrested for DUI
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The 46-year-old appeared on “Celebrity Rehab” for alcohol addiction treatment.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  12:03 PM ET, 07/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 07:53 AM ET, 07/11/2011

David Letterman’s ‘Late Show’ theater vandalized (Video)
By Sarah Anne Hughes
A man has been arrested for allegedly trashing the entrance of the New York theater.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  07:53 AM ET, 07/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 07/09/2011

Hines Ward of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ arrested for DUI
By Jen Chaney
The winner of “Dancing With the Stars” and Pittsburgh Steeler has been charged with driving under the influence after an arrest outside Atlanta.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:54 PM ET, 07/09/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Julie Chen loses it over Casey Anthony verdict on ‘The Talk’ (Video)
By Jen Chaney
The ladies on “The Talk” try to make sense of today’s much buzzed-about news, with an assist from Perez HIlton.

By Jen Chaney  |  05:38 PM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Kim Kardashian is really upset about the Casey Anthony verdict (Updated)
By Jen Chaney
So are other celebrities. And they’re Tweeting about it.

By Jen Chaney  |  04:07 PM ET, 07/05/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 06/16/2011

Joss Stone’s alleged would-be attackers charged
By Sarah Anne Hughes
The two men have been remanded without bail.

By Sarah Anne Hughes  |  11:19 AM ET, 06/16/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Celebrities, Crime Watch

Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 05/11/2011

Lindsay Lohan enters no-contest plea, may skip jail
By Jen Chaney
The actress, via her attorney, pleads no contest in jewelry theft case.

By Jen Chaney  |  02:42 PM ET, 05/11/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 05/03/2011

Andy Dick arrested, charged with public intoxication
By Jen Chaney
The comedian and actor is in trouble with the law again, this time because of his alleged conduct at a Marie Callender’s restaurant.

By Jen Chaney  |  03:21 PM ET, 05/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 05/02/2011

Report: Rick Springfield arrested on suspicion of DUI
By Jen Chaney
The ‘80s rocker was pulled over last night in L.A.

By Jen Chaney  |  01:06 PM ET, 05/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch, Celebrities

Posted at 08:03 AM ET, 12/02/2010

Ronni Chasen slaying suspect kills himself
By Liz Kelly
Ronni Chasen. (AP) A man described as a "person of interest" in the slaying of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen killed himself when confronted by police. Chasen was shot in November as she drove home from a party after attending the premiere of the new Christina Aguilera/Cher movie, "Burlesque." Detectives tell the Associated Press they were serving a search warrant at a Los Angeles residence hotel when they located the man and tried to question him. That's when, police say, the man pulled out a handgun and shot himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The L.A. Times reported that the deceased man was known as "Harold" and had recently told one neighbor that he was about to receive $10,000. Sources: AP, L.A. Times...

By Liz Kelly  |  08:03 AM ET, 12/02/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch | Tags:  Ronni Chasen

Posted at 08:32 AM ET, 11/24/2010

Michael Brea allegedly killed mother with Freemason sword
By Liz Kelly
An image of Brea from his Facebook page. (Courtesy New York Daily News) More details surrounding the slaying of 55-year-old Yannick Brea are leaking out. Her son, actor Michael Brea, has been accused of the crime. Despite initial reports that Brea's mother had been decapitated with a samurai sword, the New York Daily News is now reporting that the weapon was actually a ceremonial Masonic sword that the actor allegedly took after a Monday night meeting of Freemasons. "Something happened that made him do it," Brea's uncle told the New York Daily News. "The devil entered him." A police source also told the paper that Brea said he saw the devil in his mother and accused her of never accepting Jesus. As he was being led away by police, Brea allegedly yelled, "The greatest architect in the universe!" -- a term sometimes used by Masons to represent a supreme...

By Liz Kelly  |  08:32 AM ET, 11/24/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 11/23/2010

'Ugly Betty' bit player Michael Brea arrested for allegedly decapitating mother
By Liz Kelly
An image of Brea from his Facebook page. (Courtesy New York Daily News) Michael Brea, an actor who had bit parts in "Ugly Betty" and "Step-Up 3D" has reportedly been taken into custody, accused of decapitating his mother with a samurai sword. According to EW.com, "a spokesperson for the New York Police Department was not yet revealing the names of the people involved, but would confirm that a sword was used in a murder that took place at 2 a.m. at 501 Park Place in Prospect Heights. Records indicate that Brea’s mother lived in Apartment 2 at that address." CBS News reports that the 31-year-old actor reportedly screamed Bible verses and said "repent" as he chased his mother through her home. Neighbors told the New York Daily News that 911 was called after screams were heard coming from the apartment about 1 a.m. Officers came and, supposedly despite blood...

By Liz Kelly  |  04:31 PM ET, 11/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Crime Watch