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Chalk up another win for CBS in Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction case

Reno R. Greenidge
"We are gratified that once again the court has ruled in our favor."

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's halftime show performance mishap may have revealed Janet's breast to a viewing audience of about 90 million for a few mere seconds, but the "wardrobe malfunction," has changed the very essence of content screening measures, artist able to perform at events like this, and not to mention fine's for $500,000 from the FCC.

Casey Anthony judge delays release of juror names, slams modern-day media

Judge Belvin Perry hopes the extra time will allow those outraged by the verdict to “compose and restrain themselves”
Chief judge Belvin Perry listens to a motion for acquittal from the defense during day 19 of Casey Anthony's 1st -degree murder trial at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Florida, June 15, 2011. Jurors in the first-degree murder trial of Casey Anthony had barely settled into their seats on Wednesday when the prosecution wrapped up its case, and the judge dismissed the jury until Thursday when the defense team will begin its presentation.

Woman accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault speaks out in interviews

Lawyers for the former head of the International Monetary Fund claim the accuser is trying to sway public opinion of the case
Former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn departs his temporary residence on July 13, 2011 in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City....

Judge abruptly declares mistrial on second day of testimony in Roger Clemens perjury case

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton’s decision was prompted by an inadmissible prosecution video that was shown to jurors
Former NY Yankees Pitcher Roger Clemens arrives at Federal court for jury selection in his perjury trial in Washington, DC, on July 6, 2011. Clemens is accused to lying to Congress under oath about using performance enhancing drugs. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg

Sexual-assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn weakens amid doubts surrounding alleged victim’s credibility

The 32-year-old housekeeper from Guinea reportedly lied about being gang raped in her home country
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn smiles during his arraignment hearing at New York Supreme Court in New York in this June 6, 2011 file photo. The case against Strauss-Kahn, who was charged with sexually assaulting a hotel housekeeper, is near collapse, the New York Times reported on June 30, 2011.

The late Anna Nicole Smith loses 15-year Supreme Court case against former husband's son

Gina DiFalco
The estate of the late J. Howard Marshall will go to those cited in his will

Fans mourned the death of Anna Nicole Smith in 2007, but although the model and reality star had passed, the battle for her ex-husband’s $1.6 billion estate continued.

The court battle between Smith and the son of J. Howard Marshall, Pierce, who is also dead, has now ended, The New York Times reports.

A judge ruled today, after a 15-year battle, that the writing in Marshall’s will holds true: his estate will go to his heirs.

Two More Sets of Remains Found in Long Island, Victims’ Families Develop Strong Bond with One Another

10 victims are now linked to the Long Island serial killer, but authorities say there are not currently any suspects

Authorities discovered two more sets of suspected human remains at Jones Beach on Monday, bringing the total number of victims linked to the unidentified Long Island serial killer to ten.

Each of the bodies have been found within mere miles of each other, which has caught investigators by surprise since most serial killers spread human remains apart to prevent police from discovering any connections, assistant professor of law at Hofstra University Fred Klein tells CBS News.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Aqib Talib Named a ‘Person of Interest’ in Gun-Related Incident Involving Family Members

Charges have yet to be brought against the star cornerback, but the case is still open

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has been named a person of interest in a shooting involving his mother, his sister, and his sister’s boyfriend. Charges have yet to be brought against the 25-year-old football star, but he could face an arrest as the investigation progresses.

Gunshots were fired during a March 21 domestic dispute in Garland, Texas near the home of Talib’s sister, Saran. The star cornerback reportedly attempted to pistol-whip her boyfriend, Shannon Billings, before grabbing his mother’s handgun and firing several shots.

Witness Steps Forward with Evidence Refuting Prosecution’s Claims in Lindsay Lohan Case

A mystery witness’s evidence may keep the troubled starlet out of jail
Actress Lindsay Lohan appears in court as she pleads not guilty to a grand theft charge of stealing a $2,500 necklace from a jewelry store, in Los Angeles on February 9, 2011. Lohan is accused of walking out of a Los Angeles jewelry store without paying for a gold designer necklace in January -- just three weeks after ending her fifth stint in drug and alcohol rehab in three years.

Ingmar Guandique Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Chandra Levy Case

After nearly four days of jury deliberations, the violent felon was found guilty on Monday
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