This week, during the sentencing of former Subway fast food
chain spokesman, Jared Fogle, who was convicted of having sex
with minors and possession of child porn, it was revealed he
gave his wife $7,000,000. As Fogle apologized to his victims and
family, Judge Tanya Walton Pratt, interrupted regarding his wife
and stated, "You gave your wife $7 million, so she’ll be OK."
The question is, should Fogle's wife be allowed to keep the
$7,000,000. While she was not blamed for or convicted of
anything in the case, it is fitting the bulk of his
multi-million dollar estate, go to the many underage girls and
boys he molested, sexually violating them in cruel acts that
should never have occurred. Under the circumstances, it is the
right thing to do.
Here's hoping with the court's permission, lawyers will
address the matter and sue on behalf of the underage victims to
at least bring them financial compensation after the terrible
ordeal they were put through. Some of the underage girls and
boys were victims of forced prostitution, while others were
abused without their parents knowledge or consent.
Bankrupt rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, has been
struggling to sell his $18,500,000 Farmington, Connecticut
mansion for 8-years. He has repeatedly dropped the price, to
where it currently sits at $8,500,000. However, still no one
wants to buy it, as it simply is not a good value for the money.
50 Cent's mansion in
Connecticut
The property is also very overdone and nouveau riche, thanks
to the changes he made to the mansion (a disco and casino, among
other things). If a potential buyer cannot get past gaudy items
the home owner has installed, they will not envision themself
buying the property. It's always a good idea to use good taste
when renovating and decorating a home.
50 Cent's mansion in
Connecticut
In spite of the fact 50 Cent is currently in bankruptcy
court, trying to illegally dodge two lawsuit judgments obtained
against him, he has been showing off his soon-to-be-completed
mansion in Africa. However, said asset should be subject to
bankruptcy court proceedings, as he owes many creditors.
Toronto rapper, Drake, real name Aubry Graham, has slammed rival Jay Z as a liar for falsely accusing Apple Music of blocking his failed company Tidal from streaming a concert performance. Jay Z, peeved at the failure of his music streaming company Tidal and the launch of rival Apple Music streaming, which has finished it off, went online referring to the company as "Big Brother."
Jay Z's Tidal tried to cause problems in public view, stating on their website regarding Drake, who is the face of Apple Music streaming, "Apple is interfering with artistry and will not allow this artist to stream. Sorry for Big Brother's inconvenience. We will be back after the performance." Jay Z was trying to turn the public against Drake and Apple Music, but it failed, much like his company Tidal.
Drake's manager came forward and stated he is the one that blocked the streaming as a business decision and Jay Z is lying about Apple and the $20,000,000 lawsuit. Drake's manager, "Apple doesn't have the power to stop us from being part of a live stream. The decision to not have Drake participate in the Tidal stream has nothing to do with Apple or Drake's deal. Point blank, 100%. I made a business decision."
Jay Z sought to circumvent Drake's $19,000,000 deal with Apple Music streaming and was shutdown by his management. Hollywood lacks loyalty and a sense of fair play. It would have spit in Apple's face had Drake's team allowed Tidal to stream his performance on their rival service, after the company was gracious enough to pay him $19,000,000 to promote their music streaming company. That would have been bad form and poor business judgment.
Jay Z and Tidal have been sued by Cash Money Records for streaming a live performance of their artist Lil Wayne, violating the company's copyrights and exclusive artist rights. This is a pattern of misbehavior with Jay Z, who is currently in court having been sued a number of times for financial fraud and intellectual property theft.
Lazy Jay Z is always looking to steal or leech off other people's hard work and finances. Jay Z fancies himself a businessman, when he couldn't even pronounce the word "entrepreneur" in a television interview and has people writing his speeches, released statements and telling him what to say in interviews, as he simply does not have the intelligence to back up his arrogant boasts.
In actuality Jay Z is a violent, murderous, thieving criminal, blamed for killing his own brother, was also found guilty of stabbing a music executive, has beat up innocent people and sent thugs to physically attack others in the industry he insanely deems rivals. It says a lot about Hollywood that a criminal like Jay Z has been able to steal and beat his way into fame and fortune, living off money and laurels he stole from others.
Deceitful rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, made an
appearance in bankruptcy court yesterday stating his whole
lifestyle is a fraud regarding the image of wealth he portrays.
Forbes magazine estimated 50 Cent's net worth is $150,000,000.
However, the rapper told the Manhattan Supreme Court he is only
worth $4,400,000. If you say so, Curtis.
50 Cent is lying to the court through his supersized capped
teeth, as he was sued and handed hefty judgments in two cases
totaling $22,200,000. Being the greedy, lawless person he is, 50
Cent would rather commit bankruptcy fraud than pay what is owed.
The lawsuits were not frivolous and are the direct result of his
criminal behavior, arrogance and greed. These are not
individuals exploiting 50 Cent. These are individuals 50 Cent
criminally exploited and they sued him and won.
The first case is Sleek Audio vs. Curtis Jackson, in which
the company was awarded $17,200,000 after 50 Cent committed
criminal copyright infringement, patent infringement and
corporate theft in stealing the technology and design of
earphones that were pitched to him by the Plaintiff. Sleek Audio
wanted 50 Cent as a front man. He got greedy and decided to
break the law and steal their product, giving it a new name. 50
Cent renamed the stolen earphones from Sleek Audio to SMS Audio.
The second case, Lastonia Leviston v. Curtis Jackson, is a
disgusting one, as 50 Cent cruelly obtained a private sex tape
featuring the Plaintiff, who is the mother of rapper Rick Ross'
child and uploaded it to the internet. 50 Cent did so out of
spite and arrogance. It was a wicked thing to do. Leviston was
so distressed, distraught, embarrassed and humiliated, she
became "suicidal."
50 Cent's mansion in
Connecticut should be sold to pay off his debts
Leviston did not sign up to be a porn star in this matter,
but 50 Cent illegally turned her into one and deserved to lose
that case for being so terrible to her. I have no sympathy for
him in this. What if she had killed herself, as other young
women have done in the same and similar situation (private
sexting and nudes illegally made public).
50 Cent has assets and is not entitled to bankruptcy
protection. 50 Cent's Farmington, Connecticut mansion he bought
from boxer Mike Tyson is worth between $15,000,000 to
$20,000,000. He has owned it for nearly a decade and has been
making mortgage payments on it. 50 Cent received a significant
amount of stock in Vitamin Water in exchange for endorsing the
product upon its debut years ago. It netted him millions of
dollars. He has endorsement deals with Effen Vodka and Frigo.
50 Cent's mansion in
Connecticut
50 Cent owns a home in New York that he had burned to the
ground to chase out Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of his then
underage child, who was also in residence. 50 Cent was angry
Tompkins, whom he was no longer dating, had a boyfriend living
in the house with her. 50 Cent collected the insurance money
after the blaze. He also purchased a condo in Los Angeles for
Daphne Joy, the mother of his second child, to live with his
son. He subsequently trashed the furniture he bought and beat
her, resulting in his arrest.
Since his debut in 2003, 50 Cent has sold over 20,000,000
albums worldwide, 10,000,000 singles and embarked on many tours
and live shows, bringing in millions of dollars in profit. He
has made $500,000 from his acting career (despite the fact he
can't act).
50 Cent's mansion in
Connecticut
50 Cent has also purchased a number of luxury vehicles. He
claims they are all leased, but that is not true. You cannot
lease luxury vehicles and alter them as he has done to some of
the cars he has driven. It would be a violation of the lease. 50
Cent has also made hefty bets on sporting events and won money.
His net worth is not $4,400,000. Therefore, he is hiding money
and assets. He can afford to pay the judgments and have money
and assets left over for himself. He just finds it extremely
difficult to part with $22,000,000 to pay court judgments over
his poor choices. Therefore, his bankruptcy case is not
legitimate. This is not what bankruptcy is for.
Bankruptcy is for people in genuine financial distress, who
need legal relief, not for millionaires hiding assets in
attempting to get out of multi-million dollar court judgments
caused by their stupidity and arrogance in violating other
people's rights. Bankruptcy fraud is also a felony investigated
by the federal government and is punishable by 5-years in prison
and $250,000 in fines.
Rapper, 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, has been the butt
of many jokes on social networking this week, for previously
making fun of many rappers he referred to as broke, only to file
bankruptcy for himself and his boxing company SMS. The rapper is
not happy with the jokes and sent out a warning that he is
keeping track of people who are making fun of his financial
predicament. However, he did this to other entertainers when
they were having money issues. What goes around comes around.
50 Cent has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is to
reorganize his debts, provide 6-months of protection from
creditors and to have portions of his debt wiped out via court
order. When one petitions the bankruptcy court, one must be
honest and forthcoming about the state of one's finances. So it
came as no surprise when social networking questioned the fact
50 Cent filed bankruptcy, then days later went to the strip club
throwing money at ho..., uh, I mean strippers. It's not a matter
of how much money he spent at the strip club, but the fact he
filed bankruptcy then did this, disrespects the court. It's the
principle of it. If he's not careful, the bankruptcy trustee is
going to heavily scrutinize his filing and could deny him
protection.
Lastonia Leviston
The main items 50 Cent is trying to dodge are the two
lawsuits he lost in court, after juries sided with the
Plaintiffs in each legal action. In the case Sleek Audio v.
Jackson (50 Cent), he was slapped with a $17,200,000 judgment
for stealing the company's headphones after they were pitched to
him and renamed it SMS Audio. In the case Leviston v. Jackson
(50 Cent), the rapper was ordered to pay, Lastonia Leviston, who
is the mother of Rick Ross' child, $5,000,000 for posting to his
site a private sex tape she made with her boyfriend. Based on
reports, 50 Cent also maliciously added inappropriate comments
to the video.
The whole thing was aimed at hurting Ross. However, Leviston
has a child, who will have to deal with the fact an illegally
released sex tape of his mom is on the internet. Not to mention
the trauma she went through when she realized 50 Cent uploaded
the video to the internet without her consent. 50 Cent deserved
to be slapped with the $5,000,000 judgment, if not for Leviston,
for her child.
Side Bar: When singer, Toni Braxton, filed for
bankruptcy (twice), it was after she legitimately earned her
money, but overspent on the first go around. The second time she
had taken on a big debt load, seeking to pay for it with a very
lucrative residency in Las Vegas, but fell ill. Each time the
bankruptcy court seized some of Braxton's belongings and sold
them to pay her creditors. 50 Cent should not be treated
differently, as he caused other people financial and emotional
injury via unlawful behavior, leading to lawsuits and verdicts
against him.
Two fans have initiated a $5,000,000 class action lawsuit in
Las Vegas, Nevada against boxing star, Manny Pacquiao, over a
shoulder injury he sustained in preparation for his fight
against Floyd Mayweather, who was awarded the win in a unanimous
decision. The two men claim Pacquiao hid the injury and they and
others were somehow defrauded. Within hours, a few more fans
filed a second lawsuit alleging the same. These lawsuits can be
deemed frivolous.
Pacquiao team did disclose the injury to the boxing
commission the day of the fight. They requested an
anti-inflammatory, but were denied, fearing it would give him an
undue advantage during the bout against Mayweather. The injury
occurred three weeks prior to the fight. As most people in the
sports industry know, injuries happen.
Floyd Mayweather v. Manny
Pacquiao venue poster
My question is what was Pacquiao supposed to do? Cancel the
fight after people paid millions to see him box Mayweather. Many
millions would have been lost in fees and additional costs to
reset the fight date. Such a delay could have meant Mayweather
changing his mind about the bout, due to his impending
retirement. Furthermore, Mayweather stated he fought injured as
well.
As someone who sustained a torn rotator cuff in the right
arm/shoulder that was diagnosed at the University of Miami last
year, I can tell you it is painful and makes you cautious about
using the arm. One doctor stated I should lift light weights to
recuperate/rehabilitate the arm/shoulder (I've seen some
improvement but the problem is still there) while my main doctor
stated the arm needs surgery and this contraption for 8-weeks
(oh that is not cute LOL):
Former NFL football star, Aaron Hernandez, has been sentenced
to life in prison without the possibility of parole, for the
execution style murder of his friend and aspiring athlete, Odin
Lloyd. On the seventh day of deliberations, a Boston jury
correctly convicted the former New England Patriots millionaire
in the shooting death of 27-year-old Lloyd, finding him guilty
of first degree murder, which carries an automatic life
sentence. Lloyd's body was found in an industrial field a mile
from Hernandez's mansion, riddled with bullets.
According to reports, 25-year-old Hernandez disliked
something Lloyd said and was killed as a result. Hernandez, a
gang member, also faces murder charges in a second case,
regarding the deaths of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado.
Hernandez stands accused of shooting into de Abreu and Furtado's
BMW motor car outside a Boston night club, killing the two men
and wounding a third passenger, over a spilled drink.
Aaron Hernandez
Hernandez also shot a friend in the face over a bar tab,
causing him to lose his eye. In another incident, Hernandez shot
a man in a limo after they visited a Miami strip club. Hernandez
also engaged in fights at bars and frequently patronized strip
clubs. At age 17, Hernandez punched and ruptured the eardrum of
a restaurant employee, who escorted him off the premises for
non-payment of a bar tab. It is clear Hernandez is a danger to
the public.
Now Hernandez is facing the rest of his life behind bars,
mounting civil lawsuits and frozen assets in the millions over
his criminal behavior that greatly harmed others. It is a very
difficult thing to face and one he will regret for the rest of
his life, but the jury came to the right conclusion. No one has
the right to deprive another of their life, outside the confines
of the law (i.e. death penalty levied in a court of law). Odin
Lloyd, Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado did not get to live
out their lives, struck down in their youth by Hernandez.
The Judiciary Report has published a number of articles
imploring famous and non-famous people to stay on the right side
of the law, as the wrong side of it is not pretty. Hernandez is
a prime example of this. Sometimes people fail to appreciate
what they have and jeopardize it with poor choices. Sometimes it
is due to peer pressure and bad advice. Other times it is due to
having the wrong values in life. Hernandez once spoke of being
young and reckless. At the end of the day being reckless is
never a good idea. It has its consequences.
Aaron Hernandez murdered Odin
Lloyd
The Judiciary Report has also issued a number of articles
beseeching people to beware of the company they keep. In the
entertainment industry, I have witnessed many people lose
everything over having the wrong friends and or business
associates in their lives. Some people will mean you well in
life. However, some people simply do not care, will take all
they can get and lead you astray.
You have to be strong and do the right thing. None of
us are perfect, but we should all strive to utilize good
judgment in our choices. Trying to be like a troublemaking
entertainer or some gangster figure will destroy your life. It
concerns me when I witness some stars glorifying criminals and
illegal activity via their social networking pages and in
interviews, as it is not mentally or emotionally healthy, sets a
bad example and can lead to trouble for their impressionable
audiences.
Aaron Hernandez shot his friend
in the face causing him to lose his eye
Forsake that questionable lifestyle for good and try to do
better. If you are in a life of crime, get out of it now. Do not
put it off. You could engage in something now that will lead to
your arrest in no time. Respect yourself and others rights.
Strive to live a good and decent life.
Former felon Lil Wayne's music is not making enough money to
pay his bills. As the Judiciary Report stated in a past article,
the drug addicted rap star is being sued left, right and center
for non-payment of bills (Young Money Becoming
Broke Money As Creditors Sue Lil Wayne And Company). One of
his creditors, who sued him for $1,000,000 over a customized
private jet, stated Lil Wayne lives by the LaGorce Country Club
on Miami Beach's LaGorce island, but won't pay his bills.
Wayne has put his mansion in Miami on the market for
$18,000,000, a price that is a bit steep for that property,
especially in the current market. Wayne purchased the La Gorce
Circle, 8 bedroom, 15,000 square foot house in 2011 for
$11,800,000 and is seeking to make a big profit. The home's
assessed value is approximately $10,000,000.
The property taxes on the mansion is not cheap. According to
Miami tax assessors' records Wayne is delinquent and owes the
city $196,824.09 in property taxes for 2014 (dude, I think they
want their money). Maintaining a home at that price tag requires
significant funds on a monthly and yearly basis.
Last month the home was the subject of a hoax, as a call was
placed to 911 claiming people were shot and killed at the
property. This prompted a dozen SWAT police officer to storm the
property, only to find out the whole thing was a hoax (known as
swatting). Wayne was not home at the time of the incident.
Wayne's record record label Young Money is also in financial
straits. Young Money and Wayne have been sued for copyright
infringement in stealing music from legendary singers as well as
indie recording acts, songwriters and producers. They have also
been sued for non-payment of bills. Young Money artists' albums
are being shelved as well, due to lack of finances to properly
release and market the projects, as well as paying for music
videos (and industry illegalities, such as payola, chart rigging
and buying one's own releases).
Furthermore, how can one effectively run a record label
partying and getting high all the time. You can't do it in that
manner. Some mainstream artists are starting subsidiary record
labels and stealing from many to get material for their own
artists in what is illegal conduct. It is a complete and utter
sham and scam.
Los Angeles judge James Brandlein closed out singer Chris
Brown’s felony domestic violence case from 2009 this past
Friday, in a hearing that brought a sigh of relief to the star.
Brown was sentenced to 5-years probation after pleading guilty
to assaulting ex-girlfriend, Rihanna. However, Brown experienced
issues during the course of the case that landed him in jail for
4-months in 2014 on a probation violation.
Chris Brown upon hearing case
closed
Brown’s legal woes continue as he has a few civil cases in the
court system and pre-filing stages that have not been resolved.
Brown is also in danger of being caught up in another criminal
case, due to affiliates and the fact violence keeps following
him in well documented incidents.
R&B singer Chris Brown is experiencing money woes. While he
certainly isn't broke, financial setbacks and legal fees are
plaguing his finances, draining his funds. Brown has paid out
six figures in legal fees to criminal defense attorney, Mark
Geragos. Brown has also paid Geraos to defend several lawsuits
that have been filed against him by members of the public
claiming he, his bodyguards or crew assaulted them.
Brown is currently on the "Beneath The Sheets" tour with
fellow crooner, Trey Songz, but tickets are not selling well.
Fans are complaining online that tickets are in the $250-$2,500
price range, which many can't afford in this economy.
Chris Brown looking happier than he has been in a while, as he got his life back
R&B singer Chris Brown has settled two assault cases against him. The first case brought by Frank Ocean's cousin, whom witnesses stated started the fight with Brown, was settled for the small sum of $20,000, when he originally demanded $3,000,000. That's less than the $25,000 gold iPhone Brown recently purchased.
The second case, filed by Parker Adams in connection with the case where he got too touchy feely with the star and was blocked from entering his tour bus in Washington, DC, was settled for $100,000. Adams originally demanded $3,000,000 from Brown and his bodyguard Chris Hollosy.
Chris Brown and his girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, pictured by his Lamborghini, have resolved their recent internet spat as well
Several months ago on March 21, 2014, the Judiciary Report was the first to report Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, was looking into settling the main assault case against his client brought by Parker Adams (Chris Brown’s Lawyer Looking Into Settling Washington Assault Case). After months of negotiations, the demand amount has been significantly reduced, making way for the settlement.
Now Brown just has to be careful of where he goes and with whom (Getting Negative Influences Out Of Your Life). Some people are looking to set him up for an undeserved payday, while others are industry rivals out for revenge. There's nothing wrong with being a homebody and laying low. Brown's life has turned around over the past few months and he needs to continue on that path.
STORY SOURCE
Chris Brown I Settled 2 Assault Cases For Chump Change
10/30/2014 12:50 AM PDT - Chris Brown is a little lighter today ... he just lost more than a $100K but in return got rid of 2 pesky lawsuits. Sources connected to Chris tell TMZ ... the guy who Chris punched in Washington D.C. a year ago just settled his civil lawsuit against Chris. We're told the singer anted up around $100,000.
You'll recall ... Chris dodged a major bullet with the help of his lawyer Mark Geragos by striking a plea deal in the criminal case. He avoided probation, jail and fines by pleading guilty to simple assault. As for the second case ... TMZ broke the story Chris got into an insane fight at a West Hollywood recording studio in January with Frank Ocean's posse. Frank's cousin sued Chris for $3 million. We've learned the case just settled for UNDER $20K. It's handled.
'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' stars Kris Jenner
And Bruce Jenner are officially in divorce court. Kris Jenner filed
for divorce from her husband of 23-years, citing irreconcilable
differences. The couple is seeking joint custody of their
17-year-old daughter, Kylie Jenner. Their other offspring, Kendall
Jenner is of age.
Money hungry Kris repeatedly humiliated her husband
Bruce on their reality show. Adulterous Kris aired their dirty
laundry for ratings and repeatedly disrespected her husband on the
air, in conduct that was uncomfortable to watch. She so exploited
their offspring and her own from a previous marriage to O.J.
Simpson's defense attorney, Robert Kardashian, they became the most
overexposed family in America and ratings plunged.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kris repeatedly stole intellectual property
belonging to people all over America for a line of products for her
children, resulting in lawsuit after lawsuit, regarding the
preexisting products that were already trademarked and registered
with the Library of Congress. Even many of the storylines on the
family's reality shows were stolen.
Sadly, Kris repeatedly embarrassed and made a fool
of her husband on television. It led to problems in their marriage.
Rumors in Hollywood persist that Kris has so emasculated Bruce, he
began undergoing treatments to feminize himself, such as Adam's
apple reduction and hormones to promote breast growth. Bruce also
underwent cosmetic surgery procedures designed to make him look more
feminine. This is in addition to growing out his hair, then cutting
and coloring it in a feminine style. He also grew out his nails and
polished them.
For years Cash Money Records, established in 1991
and its spin off, Young Money Entertainment, founded in 2005, have
lived lavishly in the hip hop world, buying expensive mansions,
cars, jewelry and clothes. The trappings of wealth became apart of
their image. The rap stars fronting the outfit, Birdman (Bryan
Williams) and Lil Wayne (Dwayne Carter) spent money like it is
water, in a flashy show of wealth that strengthened their appeal in
the rap world among select audiences.
Lil Wayne
However, all is not well with the companies'
finances. Years of excessive spending and unlawful financial
dealings have caught up with the company. Both labels have lost
lawsuits for breach of contract. There are also many copyright
infringement lawsuits against Cash Money and Young Money, filed by
famous songwriters, producers and publishers, as well as up and
coming talent who contend in court they were ripped off.
Birdman
The rap collective is facing fresh lawsuits filed by
creditors for millions of dollars in debt they have defaulted on,
with more claims on the way. An aviation company has sue Young Money
for $1,000,000 in unpaid bills, over a customized Gulfstream private
jet that runs $55,000 per month. Lil Wayne lost a lawsuit against
Quincy Jones III and was ordered to pay him $2,200,000 for blocking
the release of the documentary "The Carter 3" leading to a loss in
profits. Wayne is also facing a lawsuit for $250,000 over the domain
name Young Money, after failing to pay the remaining balance on the
agreed to fee of $600,000.
Nicki Minaj
Exacerbating their financial trouble is the fact
Birdman, 45 and Lil Wayne, 31 have purchased lavish mansions in
Miami for millions of dollars and made expensive upgrades to the
properties in trying to live like the fictional 1980s Miami movie
character Tony Montana from their favorite film "Scarface"
(thankfully for me the Golden Girls, also set in Miami, was my
favorite show when I was a kid in the 1980s and it costs nothing to
live like them LOL).
R&B singer Chris Brown is the recipient of a massive
amount of legal bills over issues all stemming from the 2009 Rihanna
case, regarding a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Due to
the fact Brown is on probation it has made him a target for some
seeking a quick buck. He’s been confronted by people trying to
provoke fights, looking for a big payday and it is hitting Brown in
the pockets.
The BET network (Black Entertainment Television) is
pushing for a reality show with Brown, which would chronicle his
post-jail troubles and financially compensate him in the process,
which would help offset his ever mounting legal fees. It would also
feature his girlfriend, model Karrueche Tran, who has stuck with him
through his troubles. Thus far Brown has not taken BET up on their
offer, but they seek to gain programming which could compete with
“Love And Hip Hop Atlanta” and deem a show with the singer as a
means to do so.
On the internet there's a saying that a jealous woman does better investigation than the FBI. Rihanna just maybe proof of that. Rihanna repeatedly shows up at the same places as model Karrueche Tran, the girlfriend of singer, Chris Brown, who is the love of Rihanna's life. Rihanna has not hidden her sheer contempt for Tran, who hasn't done a thing to her. However, she hates Tran for being the object of Brown's affection.
Karrueche Tran
Tran and her friends went to Greystone Manor in Los Angeles this past Sunday and like clockwork shortly after, Rihanna showed up. This has happened several times in different places, concerning Rihanna trailing Tran. Security sent Tran word Rihanna was at the door and Tran and her friends laughed and left. Clubs fear Rihanna will try to start an argument with Tran, as the singer was blamed by rapper Meek Mill for starting a bottle fight that occurred between Chris Brown and Drake, who she was dating at the time. The incident occurred at New York's W.i.P. club, which was shuttered over the brawl.
Rihanna
Tran is not known for being a brawler, but Rihanna is, as she bragged about fighting and smashing a glass bottle on her brother's face. Tran is right to avoid confrontation with jealous Rihanna, as it would only lead to legal trouble, as it did for Chris Brown and Drake, who were sued when over a dozen club goers were injured in the aforementioned fight.
TMZ is reporting an attorney at the offices of
lawyer Mark Geragos, who represents Chris Brown in various legal
matters, stated Malcolm Ausbon, who is suing the singer for assault,
over a basketball court fight that occurred outside 24-Hour Fitness,
stated their client never touched him during the fracas. However,
Ausbon has filed a lawsuit suing Brown for $250,000, stating he and
three members of his entourage beat him up on the basketball court,
resulting in grievous bodily injury, for which he had to seek
medical treatment.
Chris Brown and his lawyer Mark Geragos
Brown's lawyers are stating they are being
"extorted" by Ausbon, who is threatening to file assault charges
with the police if Brown does not pay him. When a person is
assaulted, the first thing they should do is report it to the
police, not file a lawsuit. Generally, legal actions in civil court
are brought after criminal proceedings (or when criminal cases
fail). Furthermore, if someone assaulted me, my mindset is there's
no amount of money that would make me not press charges. When people
reverse the order and not file a police report first, people tend to
cast aspersions on the assault claims being made, as it looks like a
cash grab.
Brown has been sued in two other cases for assault,
where the evidence pointed to the fact he had no physical contact
with those making the claim or did not initiate the fight. Brown
could have benefited from lawsuit insurance, because since the time
of the Rihanna domestic violence incident, people are filing
lawsuits against him left, right and center, absent of evidence of
assault by the singer. Brown is racking up massive legal fees trying
to defend all these cases that could bankrupt him, because it seems
every few months, a new lawsuit is filed against him. The floodgates
have opened.
STORY SOURCE
I'm Being Extorted By A Sore Basketball Loser
2/16/2014 12:55 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF - Chris Brown is
the victim of EXTORTION ... and his lawyer is about to blow the
whistle on the alleged evildoer ... so claims Brown's famous lawyer.
Malcolm Ausbon filed a lawsuit against Chris, claiming the rapper
and 3 of his goons beat the crap out of him during a pick-up
basketball game at 24-Hour Fitness…Geragos says he's going after
Ausbon by filing a police report. And, by the way, a lawyer in
Geragos' office says he met with Ausbon's attorney back in August
and the guy admitted Brown never touched his client.
An image from Rihanna's copyright infringing video "S&M"
New York based photographer, Philipp Paulus, has sued singer
Rihanna for stealing
images from his copyrighted photographs to make the music video for
her "S&M" track. This is the second time Rihanna has been sued over
stealing copyrighted images from a photographer for use in her music
videos. She is also in litigation, at the pre-filing stage,
regarding other claims of copyright infringement, over items she has
released to the public that she has stolen from others.
Universal and Paulus failed to reach a settlement over the
alleged thefts, resulting in a lawsuit being filed. Rihanna has no
respect for copyright law, domestically or internationally, as
legislated by the U.S. Congress and United Nations. In her greed for
money and fame, she has violated scores of copyrights, stealing the
property, assets and wealth of others, for undue enrichment,
constituting felonies.
Don't think Rihanna is ignorant of the thefts of copyrights going
into her fraudulent career. In one instance, Rihanna stole a
preexisting copyrighted music video treatment and slapped her name
on it as director, when she couldn't direct traffic.
Philipp Paulus preexisting copyrighted photo Rihanna stole to
make S&M video
Congress is doing a poor job regarding protecting and enforcing
copyrights, leading many litigants, such as Paulus to sue in British
and European territories (Paulus brought his case in Stuttgart,
Germany). This is due to the fact that cases brought domestically in
federal courts are routinely bought out by Hollywood record labels
and studios.
Many copyright cases filed by Americans and foreigners
in federal court, were riddled with corruption that resulted in
judges summarily dismissing the cases before a jury ever hears them,
which undermines the legal system. This is why Hollywood companies
and stars have no qualms about stealing copyrights and it has become
a way of life in tinseltown.
Universal admitted the theft but seeks to make a big profit from
criminal copyright infringement and copyright infringement, offering
him far less than his protected intellectual property is actually
worth. Companies in Hollywood and their stars are stealing copyrights
worth millions and in some cases billions and trying to settle them
for low five figure sums. However, all proceeds from copyright
infringement and the actual value of the work are supposed to be
forfeited under the law.
Philipp Paulus
It is the equivalent of stealing a $1,000,000 Bugatti
car and trying
to make a settlement of $20,000 to $250,000 to clear a criminal
profit from engaging in what is a federal and international crime.
When you take people's copyrights without permission, the law
identifies you as a criminal and felon.
STORY SOURCE
Rihanna sued by artist who claims her bondage-themed video for
S&M was based on his fashion photographs
11:50 EST, 14 February 2014 | UPDATED: 13:49 EST, 14 February
2014 - Rihanna's video to her number one single 'S&M', which has
been watched by nearly 49 million people on YouTube, could be banned
after a German photographer claims she copied his work. New-York based Philipp Paulus, 22, from Germany, claims some
scenes in the pop star's bondage-themed video were based on his
fashion photography series "Paperworld".
Paulus' work included a woman in a red dress held against a wall
in plastic wrapping with black tape X-marks. Rihanna's video,
produced by her record label Universal Music, features the U.S
popstar in a similar setup with plastic wrapping and crosses. 'It is shocking that a company like Universal music, which
generates its turnover with intellectual property, copies the
intellectual property completely unauthorised and without respect,'
said Paulus, who is fighting his case in a court in Stuttgart,
Germany.
Paulus' lawyer, copyright specialist Philip Jakober, said
Universal Music Group had admitted the similarities some time ago
but had not made a reasonable offer to settle the matter, prompting
the legal case.
17-year-old juvenile delinquent rapper, Chief Keef, real name Keith Cozart, is in more legal trouble than he can shake a stick at. An Illinois judge has issued a warrant for his arrest, ordering him jailed for missing a child support court hearing, regarding the $20,000 in back payments Keef owes the underage mother of his young daughter.
Chief Keef and his daughter
Weeks prior, another judge hit Keef with a $250,000 judgment for skipping a show in London, England which damaged the promoter's name and cost the company Team Major $75,000 in advance fees. This week it was announced another planned Chief Keef show arranged by a different promoter has been cancelled by promoter ScoreMore, who fears the rapper is going to jail. Keef has also been sued by his landlord Georghe Simoniak-Sas for $10,000 in back rent on the 6-bedroom Illinois mansion he has been renting for $4,700 per month.
A few of Chief Keef's cars
Keef signed a record deal thought to be worth $6,000,000. He received a hefty advance. His songs and videos cost very little to produce. He is frequently seen flashing large wads of cash. He should not be facing financial problems. His spending may lend a clue as to what has transpired with his finances, as Keef has purchased a series of luxury vehicles worth $1,000,000 (an Audi Spyder, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley and BMW). He also has a drug and alcohol problem and with lack of sobriety present, one will end up delinquent on financial obligations and missing important court dates.
