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Popular dancehall artist Elephant Man has been ordered to stand trial in November, after being charged with energy theft. The 'Pon De River' singer, also known as the "Energy God," appeared in a Kingston, Jamaica court this morning, where his trial date was set for Nov...

Now that Foxy Brown can breathe a little easier since she will no longer stand trial for her mooning case, the rap star is bringing the attention back to her with some comments she made about one of hip-hop's favored MCs. The 'Ill Na Na' creator sat down with the NY Post to discuss her often times stalled rap career and storied life that includes incarceration and numerous brush-ins with the law..

Luck is on Foxy Brown's side as the 31-year-old rapper headed to trial on Tuesday (July 12) but was handed a dismissal on charges she violated an order of protection by mooning a neighbor last year. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice John Walsh dismissed the case, which brought a misdemeanor contempt of court charge against Brown, born Inga Marchand, after the victim in the case, Arlene Raymond, refus

Foxy Brown is heading back to where it seems she feels most comfortable: in a court room. The 'Ill Na Na' rhymer, born Inga Marchand, is set to appear in court Tuesday (July 12) for a trial to face charges she violated a court order by mooning her Brooklyn, N...

A 22-year-old Illinois woman is on trial for killing an aspiring rapper after she accepted a $5 bet to punch him in the face, to which he agreed. During a party in Joliet, Ill., where John "Fatboy" Powell, 25, and his group, Krazy Killaz were performing, Tiffany Startz threw one punch at the rhymer upon agreeing to the bet...

The lawyer for Dr. Conrad Murray, the man accused of administering the drugs that killed Michael Jackson, is claiming that his client is an innocent man. The AP reports that Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff, is arguing that it was Jackson, and not Murray, who ended the King of Pop's life...

Jury selection began in the case against Michael Jackson's former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. In total over 300 jurors are expected to be screened, as proceedings began Thursday (March 24) and will wrap up Friday (March 25). Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael E...

After being found guilty on cocaine-related charges in February, reggae star Buju Banton has been given a sentencing date. The Jamaica native is scheduled to go before a judge on June 16 for sentencing for three drug-related charges stemming from a retrial from a December 2009 case...

Since Michael Jackson's untimely death, the world has been made privy to Dr. Conrad Murray's involvement in his passing. Now, viewers will be able to witness events unfold in real time. Yesterday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor agreed to allow cameras into his courtroom to film Murray's manslaughter trial as long as they don't interfere with proceedings...

A Los Angeles Superior Court ruled Tuesday (Jan. 11) that Dr. Conrad Murray will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson. Judge Michael Pastor ordered Murray, who treated Jackson up until the night before his death, to not only go to trial but also suspended his medical license, which may hinder his ability to afford his legal fees...