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United States Representative Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi attend the Clive Davis party, also referred to as the annual Pre-Grammy Gala, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS

Nancy Pelosi’s Husband, 86, Facing Hit-and-Run Charges

Paul Pelosi reportedly caused “major” damage in California wine country.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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REALITY CHECK

Former Reality Star Footballer Is Jailed Following Plea Deal

Jay Cutler began his four-day jail sentence after rear-ending a car last year.

Annie Bang

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OH NO, BRO

Frat House Feud Ends in Bros’ Arrest in Grisly Gameday Prank

The four Oklahoma State students suited up for their mugshots.

Amanda Yen

Photo of Gino DiGiovanni during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack
‘DIDN’T DO ANY DAMAGE’

Ex-GOP Mayoral Candidate Agrees to Plea Deal for Jan. 6 Riot

Online sleuths identified Gino DiGiovanni Jr. as one of the Capitol rioters.

Alex Nguyen

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NO FELONY

DA Chooses Misdemeanor DUI Charges for Pelosi’s Husband

Paul Pelosi’s blood alcohol level was .082 percent two hours after the May 28 collision.

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CURVEBALL

Celeb Chef Accused of Assault Puts Fate in Hands of a Judge

Disgraced restaurateur Mario Batali waived his right to a jury. Prosecutors wasted no time in going for the jugular.

Pilar Melendez

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THIS GUY AGAIN

Far-Right Activist Ammon Bundy Arrested for Trespassing

The Idaho gubernatorial candidate and leader of the “People’s Rights” movement was arrested Saturday morning on a misdemeanor trespassing charge.

Pilar Melendez

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‘DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS’

3 Cops Charged After ‘Unreasonable’ Arrest of Black Teen

Body-cam footage of the 2018 incident shows the officers stepping on and kicking snow into the handcuffed teen’s face.

Kana Ruhalter

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HANDS OFF

COVID-Positive Republican Senator Charged for Grabbing Nurse

Sen. John Bizon grabbed the nurse and squeezed her waist after getting angry about medications, a police report says.

Kana Ruhalter

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CLOSING IN

Prosecutors Blackball ‘Biased’ Sheriff Who Tailed Paper Guy

“Have some grace,” one lawyer said about Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s refusal to step aside.

Pilar Melendez

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‘Immense Pain’

Buffy Star Pulls Out of Movie Promo Over Genitals Paralysis

Nicholas Brendon, Buffy’s Xander, is allegedly suffering from “deep-seated medical problems.”

Kana Ruhalter

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