Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged Friday with a misdemeanor hit-and-run over a July 3 collision with a parked car in Yountville, California. He allegedly struck the car and drove away, but had no alcohol in his system, and no injuries were reported. His court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 14.
An Ohio woman, Elizabeth Siders, facing 16 child neglect counts after her children were found in a waste-filled room, previously gave birth to conjoined twins who died shortly after birth. Prosecutors are presenting the case against Siders, her husband, and in-laws to a grand jury.
The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is advocating for state lawmakers to introduce harsher penalties for protest-related crimes, classifying them as felony "civil terrorism" offenses, sparking concerns among legal experts about chilling effects on public demonstrations.
Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller's misdemeanor drug charges for possessing psilocybin mushrooms are set to be dismissed by an Idaho prosecutor due to new information, despite initial probable cause for arrest. Miller maintained his innocence, stating he was unaware his friend had drugs.
Olympic skier Bode Miller pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges, including possession of psilocybin mushrooms, after his June 6 arrest in Idaho. Court documents state 4.1 grams of mushrooms were found in a dispensary bag.
Tennessee livestreamer Dalton Eatherly, known as "Chud the Builder," had his bond revoked on June 17 in a misdemeanor case. Investigators presented footage allegedly showing him firing at Joshua Fox before a physical attack, challenging Eatherly's self-defense claim in the May 13 shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston after officers found a handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. He was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston on Saturday morning after police allegedly found a handgun in his Mercedes during a traffic stop. He was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and released on bond.
NBA star James Harden was arrested early Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor gun violation after police spotted a handgun in his car. He was released on a $100 bond and has a court date scheduled for June 22.
Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges after a February arrest in New Orleans. He received two years of probation, alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. His attorney called it a "minor bar tussle," while victims' representatives emphasized equality and accountability.
Shia LaBeouf faces misdemeanor battery charges in New Orleans after allegedly assaulting three men at a bar on Mardi Gras. Prosecutors opted against hate-crime charges despite claims of anti-gay slurs.
Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem faces criticism after 12 of 19 convicts granted early release without standard review were charged with new crimes, including drug possession and domestic violence.
A DoorDash driver faces felony charges for unlawful surveillance and misdemeanor for sharing a video of a customer inside his home. The driver claimed she felt unsafe, but authorities found no crime committed by the customer. The incident sparked a debate on safety versus privacy, leading to the driver's arrest and job loss.
Britney Spears, 44, has been charged with misdemeanor driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug in Ventura County, California. The pop star was arrested March 4 after being pulled over for driving erratically on U.S. 101 near her home. She voluntarily entered substance abuse treatment about a month after the arrest. Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday.
Britney Spears faces a misdemeanor DUI charge in California after being arrested on March 4 for allegedly driving erratically at high speed in her BMW on a Southern California highway. The 44-year-old pop star checked herself into a rehabilitation facility afterward. Her representatives called the incident completely inexcusable. Arraignment is scheduled for next Monday, April 27, though she is not required to attend in person.
Joseph Savarino, 26, grandson of retired Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after his vehicle struck and killed a 15-year-old bicyclist in northwest Durham, N.C. on Saturday night. Savarino's blood-alcohol concentration measured 0.11%, above the legal limit of 0.08%. He was released on a $100,000 bond posted by his mother, Debbie Savarino, who is Krzyzewski's daughter and Duke's assistant athletic director. This marks the second DWI case involving a Krzyzewski grandson in recent years.
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, who is widely expected to be a Day 2 NFL draft pick, was arrested early Sunday morning in Athens, Georgia, on two possible misdemeanor charges.
