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Senior Reporter @ Rolling Stone focused on courts Former West Coast Bureau Chief @NYDailyNews Tips to ndillon@rollingstone.com

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Elon Musk publicly slandering that cave diver as a "pedo guy" after he begged Jeffrey Epstein for island party invites is just incredible

30.01.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 19215    πŸ” 3959    πŸ’¬ 237    πŸ“Œ 168
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EXCLUSIVE: For 25 years, Reshona Landfair was known as Jane Doe in R. Kelly’s infamous tape. In her first-ever interview before her memoir release, she reclaims her name.

β€œI had to take ownership. I was not just the β€˜R. Kelly girl.'”

Interview: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

31.01.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 79    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 24
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β€œWe will be in St. Bart’s,” Musk wrote at one point. β€œWhen should we head to your island on the 2nd?”

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

30.01.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 345    πŸ” 161    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11

Gov had asked for $100,000 unsecured bond, travel restricted to NY, MN, DC, surrender of passport

Judge denied this, but said he needs to check with pre-trial services for international travel other than trip to France already scheduled

He has to avoid all contact with witnesses, victims in case

30.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was just in LA federal court for Don Lemon’s 1st appearance

He was wearing same cream suit he was in last night, blew kiss to his husband in gallery before it started

Judge ordered him released on personal recognizance bond

30.01.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jailed by Trump's ICE, Children's Hospital Chaplain Was Thrown Into 'Solitary' Ayman Soliman, a former chaplain at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital, was put in "solitary confinement" after being jailed by Donald Trump's ICE.

my latest Cincinnati dateline:

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

07.08.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 622    πŸ” 287    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 26
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Soulja Boy Released from Custody as Gun Charge Rejected by Prosecutors Los Angeles County D.A. declines to file case against Soulja Boy following his arrest on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a gun.

NEW details on Soulja Boy arrest:

He was passenger in Tesla pulled over for alleged "tinted windows"

Officers "discovered a firearm in the rear seat" but Soulja Boy denied it was his

Prosecutors declined to file charges

He was released today

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

05.08.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why a 'Confused' Trump Lashed Out at a MAGA Senator Donald Trump was "confused" about the specifics of a stock trading ban, leading him to blow up at Sen. Josh Hawley on Truth Social.

LOL www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

31.07.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 2
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What does it take for a famine to be declared in Gaza? Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?

Reports of starvation in Gaza raise the questions: Why the hesitation in labeling it a famine? And who are the authorities with the power to make that call?

25.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 495    πŸ” 151    πŸ’¬ 49    πŸ“Œ 24
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Trump's Military Crackdown Is Starting To Dent His Poll Numbers New surveys show voters oppose Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown in Los Angeles.

Trump’s Military Crackdown Is Starting To Dent His Poll Numbers

13.06.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 761    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 14
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MAGA Melts Down Over New Pope's Anti-Trump, Pro-Immigrant Social Media Donald Trump's supporters are not liking the social media of Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, which includes several posts critical of the president.

Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, has been critical of the president and his actions.

08.05.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1381    πŸ” 254    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 122
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Lil Durk β€œstrong & focused” as he awaits trial in murder-for-hire case, his dad tells Rolling Stone

β€œHe’s still smiling. He’s still strong. He’s standing on his faith & believing that God will make a way for him,” Dontay β€œBig Durk” Banks said after the rapper was denied bond

08.05.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wife of Weezer Bassist Makes First Court Appearance in LAPD Shooting Jillian Lauren, bestselling author and wife of Weezer's bassist, makes first court appearance after arrest in LAPD-officer-involved shooting.

Jillian Lauren, the bestselling author & wife of Weezer's bassist, was in court today

DA says LAPD hasn't presented case, so no charging decision yet

Cops say she fired 1st during chaotic search for hit-&-run suspects outside her house, but Qs remain

www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

30.04.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outside resentencing hearing for Erik & Lyle Menendez

Will it proceed? DA filed last-minute motion to delay

Many Menendez relatives here, supporting brothers' release. Source says Aunt Terry is out of ICU but still not well after crime scene photo shown Friday without warning

17.04.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soulja Boy entering court today for closing arguments in sexual assault civil trial in Santa Monica

A woman claims the Grammy-nominated rapper beat and sexually assaulted her repeatedly while she worked as his personal assistant

He claims they were in a consensual relationship

07.04.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Says He's 'Never Done Anything Harmful.' Americans Disagree Elon Musk claimed in a Fox News interview that he has β€œnever done anything harmful,” amid backlash to Tesla and DOGE’s cuts to federal spending.

Elon Musk claimed it doesn’t make sense that people dislike him because he’s only β€œdone productive things” and has β€œnever done anything harmful.”

Americans β€” to an ever-increasing proportion β€” disagree.

19.03.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 426    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 22
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Del Records CEO Begins Trial, Calls Charges Linked to Drug Kingpin Act 'Deeply Wrong' Del Records CEO Angel Del Villar is expected to face testimony from his former label star Gerardo Ortiz, who prosecutors say took a plea deal

Prosecutors revealed today that Grammy-nominated singer Gerardo Ortiz quietly pled guilty to a conspiracy charge related to Del Records trial now underway

"He hopes his cooperation will be taken into account at the time he’s sentenced," AUSA said

He'll testify

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18.03.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE has β€˜disappeared’ 48 New Mexico residents, attorneys say β€’ Source New Mexico β€œWe don’t know what’s happened to these four dozen New Mexicans. They’ve effectively disappeared. They’re gone,” an ACLU attorney said.

ICE is not accounting for the whereabouts of dozens of detainees from New Mexico

17.03.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8260    πŸ” 4020    πŸ’¬ 349    πŸ“Œ 330

Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it.

Strong power move for Team Cancer.

14.02.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 21745    πŸ” 8259    πŸ’¬ 1031    πŸ“Œ 1080

Congrats!

10.02.2025 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Deleted Elon musk tweet from February 2023 that reads β€œgo eagles”

Deleted Elon musk tweet from February 2023 that reads β€œgo eagles”

My top Super Bowl memory is when Musk tweeted β€œGo Eagles” in 2023 from the game and then deleted it after a similar tweet from Biden got more engagement. Then he flew to Twitter HQ and demanded his workers find out why his posts were doing poorly, starting a multi-day fact finding mission.

09.02.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 17986    πŸ” 3578    πŸ’¬ 205    πŸ“Œ 180
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At A$AP Rocky gun assault trial for opening statements at 10:30

Lots of media, onlookers curious when/if Rihanna might make an appearance

Rocky denies charges, says he was carrying prop gun for security

A$AP Relli alleges real shooting, wound to left hand

24.01.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.

Residents of Altadena, California, who lost property in the Eaton fire filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Monday, saying that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the blaze.

14.01.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6
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Watching the L.A. Fires Close In What it's like on the ground in Los Angeles as a Santa Ana windstorm sparks unprecedented wildfires across the city

Wrote about what it's like on the ground in LA right now. Thanks to all who have reached out, we are safe. Love this city now and forever. 🌴

08.01.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1150    πŸ” 255    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 12

Judge GRANTED Megan Thee Stallion’s request for a 5-year restraining order against Tory Lanez

He said cited β€œseveral uncontroverted facts,” including β€œconduct that culminated in [Tory] shooting approximately 5 rounds at petitioner that resulted in injuries to her”

09.01.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Judge GRANTED Megan Thee Stallion’s request for a 5-year restraining order against Tory Lanez

He said cited β€œseveral uncontroverted facts,” including β€œconduct that culminated in [Tory] shooting approximately 5 rounds at petitioner that resulted in injuries to her”

09.01.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Judge now mulling Megan's request hinted he was leaning toward granting:

β€œWe have a shooting that took place, & with a violent act like that, there’s a ripple effect that continues on," the LA County judge said. "Ms. Pete’s testimony is that the ripple effect has been significant”

09.01.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tory’s lawyer, Michael Hayden, argued the restraining order would be unfair β€œprior restraint” on free speech

He said Tory β€œhas no desire to communicate with petitioner ever again”

Megan’s atty Mari Henderson, said Megan deserved protection after being victim of a violent crime

09.01.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Megan told the court she barely leaves the house, except for work, and faces people at shows yelling "Free Tory" at her

"I’m just a nervous wreck all the time," she testified

09.01.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Megan Thee Stallion just gave emotional testimony at hearing to obtain 5-year civil harassment restraining order against Tory Lanez

She appeared by video: β€œI want my restraining order because I haven’t been at peace since I [was] shot.”

We're on 10 min break, waiting for ruling

09.01.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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