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Rap group Insane Clown Posse has sued the FBI for labeling fans of the band as criminal gang members, leading to their harassment by law enforcement. FBI analysts, using law enforcement and media reports of crimes committed by people wearing “Juggalo” tattoos and clothing, concluded in the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment that they are a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” The lawsuit was filed in federal District Court in Detroit by lawyers for the band and for the ACLU of Michigan....

A couple now face spending multiple lifetimes in jail for the kidnapping and assault of two young girls. In August of last year, two Amish girls disappeared from a farm stand where they were selling vegetables. After a frantic Amber alert and search effort, the two girls were found 40 miles away knocking on the door of a strangers home. Where were they? The Kidnapping The young girls had been kidnapped by New Yorkers Stephen M....

Guess what, M.I.A.? A FCC fine may be all yours if the NFL or NBC get fined for your middle finger during halftime. It seems that liability for M.I.A.’s NBC middle finger snafu may have been addressed in her contract. The NFL reportedly had her sign a contract that mentions FCC fines. The agreement explicitly stated that she would take responsibility for any FCC-related fines resulting from her on-screen behavior....

A Florida woman beat her son with a cable because he had a Facebook account when he wasn’t allowed. The mom’s Facebook beating left the boy with injuries on both his arms, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The beating was prompted when an acquaintance of the mother, Althea Ricketts, contacted her to tell her that her son had posted something disturbing on his Facebook account, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Her son earlier posted an update saying that he might harm himself....

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an app called SaferCar that provides real-time vehicle-safety information for consumers. Among other things, the SaferCar app allows consumers to find recall information and subscribe to automatic notices about recalled vehicles, among other features, according to NHTSA’s press release. Users can also use the app to search for 5-star safety-rated vehicles and compare vehicles across brands. The SaferCar app is especially helpful as it integrates real-time information with car safety information, U....

There was no question that Darren Rainey died in the showers of the Dade Correctional Institution in 2012. What was unanswered was whether the officers who locked Rainey for two hours in showers that could run as hot at 160 degrees were criminally liable for his death. That answer came last month, when the state attorney for Miami-Dade County released an “In Custody Death Investigation Close-Out Memo” that attributed Rainey’s death to schizophrenia, heart disease, and “confinement inside the shower room....

The NYPD’s “cannibal cop” has been found guilty of conspiracy. A New York jury convicted Gilberto Valle on all charges Tuesday. He now could face life in prison for his crimes. Valle was accused of hatching a plan to kidnap, kill, and eat several women including his wife. His plot was ultimately uncovered by his wife who tracked his suspicious activity online, reports the New York Post. Valle, 28, allegedly shared his very dark fantasies in an online forum....

Everybody loves that new car smell. But no one loves the sound that car makes when it’s breaking down, especially if it’s a serious issue due to the manufacturer’s errors. In three recent lawsuits, many Subaru owners are claiming they were sold vehicles with engine defects. Subaru, of course, denies the claims and is celebrating record sales years. What Is Product Defect? In a product liability lawsuit involving cars, you argue that the vehicle was defective when you purchased it....

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in a challenge to an Indiana law that requires citizens to present a valid state identification card or U.S. passport in order to vote. According to the Associated Press, “Democrats and civil rights groups challenging the law as unconstitutional call it a thinly veiled effort to discourage elderly, poor and minority voters – those most likely to lack proper ID and who tend to vote for Democrats....

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Hobby Lobby and Harris v. Quinn, wrapping up its 2013 Term by addressing two contentious issues: Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate and public union dues. In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, the Court ruled that closely held corporations can object to providing certain forms of birth control to employees as required under Obamacare, if doing so would violate sincerely held religious beliefs. In Harris v. Quinn, the Court held that Illinois home healthcare workers could not be compelled to pay union dues to unions they were not members of....

Cases of West Nile Virus have been high this summer, which means it’s important to know the symptoms. The states hardest hit are one’s in the south and central U.S.. Texans should be especially cautious since a majority of the deaths caused by West Nile come from that state, reports ABC News. Still, there are reported cases in 47 out of 50 states so everyone needs to be careful. West Nile Virus is dangerous but only 1 in 150 cases develop into the severe and potentially deadly form....

Eating evidence is never a good idea. It has a very low success rate in actually thwarting a police investigation, and it can significantly increase a suspect’s exposure to criminal charges. It may be funny to see characters like those in the cult classic “Super Troopers” eat massive quantities of illicit substances in a frantic attempt to not get busted, but the reality is even uglier. What are some real-life consequences of eating evidence?...

A federal jury has awarded $2 million in damages to a Georgia woman for injuries she suffered from an Avaulta Plus transvaginal mesh device manufactured by C.R. Bard Inc. It was the first case tried in the massive federal multidistrict litigation pending against the New Jersey-based company. (A separate transvaginal mesh lawsuit, which led to a multimillion dollar verdict last summer, was heard in a California state court.) On the heels of the $2 million federal-court verdict, Bard has agreed to settle its second federal lawsuit....

Oh no she didn’t. Keeping up the with Kardashians is hard! The latest headline to come from the reality television family is straight out of a New York night club where a women throws a drink at Kim Kardashian. Kim was out with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney when a male fan asked her for her autograph. Unfortunately for him, his girlfriend was not too happy about the encounter and instead of throwing her drink on her boyfriend (or not throwing it at all) she decided to take aim at Kim....

The man accused of killing Yale University student Annie Le in 2009 has pleaded guilty. Le, 24, was found stuffed behind a wall five days after she went missing. She was a third-year doctoral student in pharmacology at the prestigious Ivy League university. Investigators, including the FBI, searched the basement of the Yale Animal Research Center, where Le was last seen. Clark worked at the research center, and Le conducted research there....

The DWI convicted teen with “affluenza” may still be facing incarceration if one Texas DA gets his way. Tarrant County District Attorney Joe Shannon confirmed Wednesday that his office will attempt to get the “too rich for jail” teen locked in juvenile detention for “two lesser counts of intoxication assault.” According to Reuters, these charges were not included in the affluent 16-year-old’s trial verdict. Will this new legal gambit end with the rich Texas teen behind bars?...

A California appeals court has ruled against the “Dr. Phil” show in a strange and convoluted legal matter involving a naked man on Dr. Phil. The court found that the plaintiffs have a probability of prevailing on their claim, and therefore have a right to proceed. That means that the case may head to trial. It appeared initially that CBS might win the case by arguing that its conduct was protected free speech....

“Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester has won a contentious lawsuit against her mother, who claimed the actress promised to give her $10,000 a month in support payments for the rest of her life. But there was no valid or enforceable agreement between Leighton Meester and her mother Constance, a judge in Los Angeles ruled Wednesday, according to ABC News. The ruling may have turned out differently, had Constance Meester followed through in responding to her daughter’s lawsuit, E!...

After a DUI, you’ll want to consult with an attorney who can field the many questions you might have about what happens next. As many DUI lawyers offer free consultations, how can you get the most out of your time? Here are five key questions you’ll want to ask during a DUI consultation: 1. What Is Your Experience in DUI Cases? Like a job interviewer, ask about the attorney’s experience with DUI cases similar to yours, as well as DUI law and criminal defense in general....

Anal cavity searches carried out via x-ray are constitutional, according to the 1st Circuit. Even if the images depict a suspect’s stomach and other organs. Police in Worcester, Mass. arrested Shane Spencer for driving without a license. A reliable informant then claimed that he had seen Spencer insert a package of crack cocaine into his anal cavity. But Spencer refused to cooperate with a visual inspection of his anus, so police obtained a warrant....