Jurors visited the school building where the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting occurred Thursday as part of the trial to decide whether Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz should receive the death penalty. Cruz previously […]
Brittney Griner Found Guilty in Russian Drug Smuggling Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Brittney Griner has been found guilty of smuggling illegal narcotics into Russia, the New York Times reports. The judge sentenced the WNBA star to nine years in prison and issued a fine of 1 million […]
Her Nudes Got Posted Online. Now This ‘Most Hated Man on the Internet’ Revenge-Porn Victim Wants to Be A Voice for Survivors
After her nude photos were posted online without her consent, Danielle Green says she spent years in therapy recovering. Now, she hopes viewers of a new documentary skewering revenge-porn king Hunter Moore will see beyond […]
Alex Jones Scolded By Judge for Lying Under Oath After Parents Testify in Sandy Hook Case
The parents of a Sandy Hook victim faced Alex Jones from the witness stand and told him firsthand about the torment he has caused them Tuesday during the penalty phase of the Austin, Texas, defamation […]
‘Bama Rush Tok’ Is a Viral Back-to-School Hit
Don’t Let This Flop is released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher and more. Last year, if you spent any time on TikTok, your For You page was likely overrun with videos from flaxen-haired sorority girls […]
‘Worse Than the O.J. Glove’: The Dentist, the Love Triangle, and the Trial of the Safari Murder Mystery
DENVER, COLORADO — Dr. Larry Rudolph was always going to testify for himself. His lawyer wanted him to, but didn’t want Larry to appear rehearsed, like in the hokey TV ads for his dental practice […]
The Shameful and Forgotten Origin of Guantanamo Bay
Steven W. Thrasher has spent his career reporting on race, policing, and the criminalization of HIV. Along the way, he has come to understand that the vast inequalities in our society help decide who is […]
Talking With The ‘Seltzpert’ On Her Love of A Good Hard Seltzer
Don’t Let This Flop is released Wednesdays on all audio streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher and more. If you can tell the difference between hard seltzer brands, you’ve probably got something special going on. For most of […]
Brittney Griner Trial to End ‘Very Soon’ as Defense Claims Vape Examination Violated Russian Law
Initially anticipated to continue for weeks, or even months, Brittney Griner’s high-profile drug possession trial is expected to come to a close in Russia “very soon,” the WNBA star’s lawyer Maria Blagovolina told Reuters. Closing […]
Dentist Convicted of Murdering His Wife on Safari
Larry Rudolph, a prominent Pittsburgh dentist, has been convicted of the 2016 murder of his wife, Bianca. His longtime girlfriend, Lori Milliron, was convicted on charges of being an accessory, obstruction of justice, and two […]
Meet the Sex Workers on the Front Lines of the Fight Against Monkeypox
On Fourth of July weekend, adult performer Silver Steele made the rounds at a few bars to celebrate the holiday with some friends. He went out dancing, where he and his friends “were all rubbing […]
Missing Texts, Disney’s Threats and Marilyn Manson: Five Bombshells From Unsealed Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Docs
Two months after Johnny Depp’s highly publicized trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard ended with the Pirates of the Caribbean star going on a victory lap while the actress sold off her California home, the […]