In Court - Page 29

February 21, 2026

Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges

Actor Timothy Busfield waived his right to an arraignment after pleading not guilty to child sex abuse charges. A court scheduling conference is set for March in the ongoing case.

February 21, 2026

Donny Osmond sued for negligence after concert ball allegedly causes eye injury at Las Vegas show

A Las Vegas concert injury lawsuit alleges a woman suffered a retinal detachment when she was struck by a lighted ball at a Donny Osmond show.

February 20, 2026

Fentanyl exposure scare forces courtroom evacuation during active trial

Nearly two dozen people evacuated a Washington courtroom after fentanyl residue was found on a drug evidence scale, triggering an emergency hazmat response and safety concerns.

February 20, 2026

Video released of 'American Idol' contestants arraignment for wife's alleged murder

Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn, 49, was arraigned for his wife's alleged murder in Ohio County, Ohio on Friday, Feb. 20. (Dayton Daily News)

February 18, 2026

Department of Education to pull back race-based criteria in federal grants

The U.S. Department of Education will change controversial race-based eligibility rules for federal grants after Young America's Foundation's 2024 lawsuit.

February 18, 2026

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore picks up legal win in criminal case

Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore scored a legal win as he faces felony charges for an incident with a woman after his December firing.

February 18, 2026

Chiefs' Rashee Rice hit with lawsuit from ex-girlfriend alleging domestic abuse

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice faces a new $1 million lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, who alleged he assaulted her on multiple occasions while while she was pregnant.

February 17, 2026

Mistrial declared in Texas ICE detention center ambush trial over defense lawyer's T-shirt

Federal judge declared mistrial after defense attorney wore civil rights T-shirt during jury selection for alleged ICE shooting case in Texas court.

February 16, 2026

Melissa Gilbert returns to work as Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charges, accepts 'journey' ahead

Melissa Gilbert returns to Modern Prairie role after stepping away during "incredibly difficult time" as husband Timothy Busfield faces criminal child sex abuse charges.

February 13, 2026

Court rejects Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal to wear tribute helmet at Milan Cortina Olympics

Figure skater Maxim Naumov's case was cited after Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his Court of Arbitration appeal over a tribute helmet honoring war victims.