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| Robert Downey Jr. |
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Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor, film producer, and musician. Downey made his screen debut at the age of five when he appeared in one of his father's films, and has worked consistently in film and television ever...
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| Robert Downey Jr. |
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Robert John Downey Jr. (born April 4, 1965) is an American actor, film producer, and musician. Downey made his screen debut at the age of five when he appeared in one of his father's films, and has worked consistently in film and television ever...
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| Britney Spears |
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Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer and entertainer. Born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, Spears first appeared on national television in 1992 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in...
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Hit and run | Studio City | Aug 6, 2007 | |
| Rush Limbaugh |
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Rush Limbaugh was born in January 12, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Married three times and currently divorced, Rush Limbaugh doesn´t have children. He´s a radio and talk show host that has a nationally-syndicated talk show called ...
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Doctor shopping | Palm Beach County | Apr 28, 2006 | |
| Winona Ryder |
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Winona Laura Horowitz (born October 29, 1971), better known under her professional name Winona Ryder, is an American actress who has appeared in film genres ranging from drama and comedy to science fiction. Her first significant role was as a goth...
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Shoplifting | Dec 2001 | ||
| Larry Craig |
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Larry Edwin Craig (born July 20, 1945) is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho. He served 18 years in the U.S. Senate (1991-2009), preceded by ten years in the U.S. House, representing Idaho's first district (1981-91). His 28...
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Disorderly conduct | Jun 11, 2007 | ||
| Eliot Spitzer |
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Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party. He served as Governor of New York from January 2007 until his resignation on March 17, 2008 in the wake of the exposure of his...
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Solicitation | Mayflower Hotel | ||
| Halle Berry |
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Halle Berry (pronounced /ˈhæli ˈbɛri/; born August 14, 1966) is an American actress, former fashion model, and beauty queen. Berry received an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and an NAACP Image award for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and won an Academy...
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Hit and run | West Hollywood | Feb 23, 2001 | |
| Tommy Chong |
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Thomas "Tommy" B. Kin Chong (born May 24, 1938) is a Canadian comedian, actor and musician who is well-known for his stereotypical portrayals of hippie-era stoners. He is most widely known for his involvement in the marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong...
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Selling Drug Paraphernalia | 2003 | ||
| Beyoncé |
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles or commonly known as Beyonce is an American, R&B singer and Celebrity. She was first made famous as part of Destiny’s Child. She is ranked fourth in the Top 100 Celebrity in Forbes.com (2008)
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Is being sued by a singer-songwriter who claims that her song Baby Boy is stolen from a track she wrote several months beforehand. | Jul 15, 2005 | ||
| Beyoncé |
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles or commonly known as Beyonce is an American, R&B singer and Celebrity. She was first made famous as part of Destiny’s Child. She is ranked fourth in the Top 100 Celebrity in Forbes.com (2008)
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Producer Terrence T-Robb Robinson has filed a $200 million lawsuit against Beyonce Knowles, her father and fellow members of Destiny's Child, alleging they stole his music for the hit song Survivor. | Oct 22, 2003 | ||
| Brad Pitt |
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Brad Pitt is an American actor and among the most famous celebrities in the world today. William Bradley Pitt or “Brad” Pitt was born on December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He became famous after landing major roles in...
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Sued Damiani International, the company which created the wedding ring he gave Jennifer Aniston. According to Pitt, the ring was his design and was to be exclusive. The company has since been selling replicas and indicating Pitt/Aniston's endorsement of the ring. | Jul 18, 2001 | ||
| Bruce Willis |
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Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955), better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor and producer. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action...
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Sued Revolution Studios for unspecified damages related to a blow to his forehead that he received during "ultrahazardous activity" involved in the filming of Tears of the Sun (2003). He claims that it has caused him extreme mental, physical and emotional pain and suffering. | Oct 20, 2004 | ||
| Cameron Diaz |
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Cameron Diaz is an American Award-Winning Actress and one of the highest paid actress in Hollywood. She is best known for her roles in: There's something about Mary, Being John Malkovich, and Charlie’s Angels.
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Received "substantial" defamation damages from suing American Media Incoporated, after The National Enquirer had claimed she was cheating on then-boyfriend Timberlake. | |||
| Cameron Diaz |
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Cameron Diaz is an American Award-Winning Actress and one of the highest paid actress in Hollywood. She is best known for her roles in: There's something about Mary, Being John Malkovich, and Charlie’s Angels.
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Sued successfully to stop the publication of bondage-themed nude photos taken of her before she became famous. | |||
| Shia LaBeouf |
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Shia Saide LaBeouf (pronounced /ˈʃaɪə ləˈbʌf/ SHY-ə lə-BUFF); born June 11, 1986) is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian.
LaBeouf began his comedy career when he was 10 years old, and then launched his acting career in 1998 at the age of 12...
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Driving under the influence | Los Angeles | Jul 27, 2008 | |
| Howard Stern |
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Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is an American radio and media personality most notable for his radio show which since January 9, 2006, has been broadcasting on Sirius XM, an uncensored satellite radio service. Although described by the...
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He agreed to accept $50,000 to settle a lawsuit he filed against a Beverly Hills studio he claims reneged on a deal to feature him in a movie with Melanie Griffith. He was asked to star in the movie Jane although it didn't have financing and then the film company failed to pay him when the movie wasn't made. He sought $1.5 million in compensatory damages and unspecified punitive damages. | |||
| Jerry Seinfeld |
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Jerome Allen "Jerry" Seinfeld (born April 29, 1954) is an American comedian, actor and writer, whoms style is often described as observational comedy. Aside from being a stand-up comedian, he is best known for playing a semi-fictional version of...
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Missy Chase Lapine, author of "The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals", sued Jerry Seinfeld and wife Jessica Seinfeld for plagiarism, or copyright and trademark infringement in the Manhattan, U.S. District Court. Richard Menaker, the Seinfelds' counsel, accused Lapine of seeking publicity on the book's sales. | Jan 7, 2008 | ||
| Johnny Depp |
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John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for his portrayals of offbeat, eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in...
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Arrested for being in a fight with paparazzis in front of a restaurant. | London | Jan 1999 | |
| Johnny Depp |
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John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for his portrayals of offbeat, eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in...
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Arrested for trashing a New York apartment | New York | 1994 | |
| Justin Timberlake |
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Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American pop musician and actor. He has won six Grammy Awards as well as two Emmy Awards. He got his big break when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney...
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A 15-year-old *NSYNC fan filed a lawsuit against Timberlake, claiming that he verbally assaulted her. Justin allegedly snubbed fans in a St. Louis hotel after which the plaintiff shouted that she thought J.C. Chasez was cuter. When she admitted to a guard that she was the one who made the comment, the guard made her go upstairs with Justin. After that, Timberlake allegedly pushed her against a wall and shouted insults at her. | Nov 2000 | ||
| Keira Knightley |
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Keira Christina Knightley (pronounced /ˌkɪərəˈnaɪtlɪ/; born 26 March 1985) is an English film actress. She began her career as a child and came to international prominence in 2003 after co-starring in the films Bend It Like Beckham and the Pirates...
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Keira then sued the Daily Mail after they claimed she lied about having anorexia; the article said that a teenage girl died from anorexia, indicating that Knightley's physical appearance may have influenced her in some way. She was awarded a settlement for it. | |||
| Sean Combs |
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Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), known by his stage name Diddy, is an American record producer, rapper, actor, men's fashion designer, entrepreneur and dancer. He won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line...
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Aggravated Assault | New York City | Dec 1999 | |
| Lindsay Lohan |
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Lindsay Dee Lohan (born 2 July 1986) is an American actress, model and pop music singer. Lohan started in show business as a child fashion model for magazine advertisement and television commercials. At age 10, she began her acting career in a soap...
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Driving under the influence | Los Angeles | May 2007 | |
| Lindsay Lohan |
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Lindsay Dee Lohan (born 2 July 1986) is an American actress, model and pop music singer. Lohan started in show business as a child fashion model for magazine advertisement and television commercials. At age 10, she began her acting career in a soap...
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Driving under the influence | Santa Monica | Jul 2007 | |
| John Holmes |
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John Curtis Holmes (August 8, 1944 – March 13, 1988) better known as John C. Holmes or Johnny Wadd (after the lead character in a series of related films), was one of the most prolific male porn stars of all time, appearing in about 2,500 adult...
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Murder | Laurel Canyon | Jul 1, 1981 | |
| MC Breed |
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Eric Breed (July 12, 1971 – November 22, 2008) better known as MC Breed, was a Flint, Michigan-based rapper best known for his singles "Ain't No Future in Yo Frontin", which peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Gotta Get Mine", featuring...
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unpaid child support | Flint | Apr 3, 2008 | |
| Michael Phelps |
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Michael Fred Phelps (born June 30, 1985) is an American swimmer, frequently cited as the greatest swimmer and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian. As of August 2, 2009, Phelps...
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Driving under the influence | Salisbury | Nov 2004 | |
| O. J. Simpson |
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Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American football player, football broadcaster, actor, and spokesman. He originally attained fame in sports as a running back at the collegiate and professional...
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Armed Robbery | Las Vegas | 2007 | |
| Chris Brown |
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Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American recording artist and actor. He made his recording debut in late 2005 with the self-titled album Chris Brown at the age of 16. The album featured the hit single "Run It!", which...
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Domestic violence | 2009 | ||
| Jessica Sierra |
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Jessica Ann Sierra (born November 11, 1985 in Tampa, Florida) is an American singer and was the tenth-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. She was the third finalist eliminated, on March 30, 2005.
Sierra is from Tampa, Florida, and...
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Drug possession | Tampa | 2006 | |
| Jessica Sierra |
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Jessica Ann Sierra (born November 11, 1985 in Tampa, Florida) is an American singer and was the tenth-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. She was the third finalist eliminated, on March 30, 2005.
Sierra is from Tampa, Florida, and...
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Public intoxication | Tampa | Dec 1, 2007 | |
| Jessica Sierra |
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Jessica Ann Sierra (born November 11, 1985 in Tampa, Florida) is an American singer and was the tenth-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. She was the third finalist eliminated, on March 30, 2005.
Sierra is from Tampa, Florida, and...
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Resisting arrest | Dec 1, 2007 | ||
| Damone Brown |
Damone Lamar Brown (born June 28, 1979 in Buffalo, New York) is an American professional basketball player formerly in the NBA. He is a 6'9" and 212 lb forward. After playing college basketball at Syracuse University, he was selected by the...
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Money laundering | Reno | Feb 26, 2009 | ||
| Brian Bosworth |
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Brian Keith Bosworth, also referred to as The Boz, (born March 9, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an actor and former American football player. He was a linebacker in the NCAA and the NFL.
Bosworth was a college standout at the University of...
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Driving under the influence | Los Angeles | Mar 6, 2009 | |
| Lil' Kim |
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Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1975), better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and singer who was part of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A.
Jones was born and raised in Brooklyn and lived much of her adolescent life on the...
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Perjury | |||
| Kelly Killoren Bensimon |
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Kelly Bensimon (nee Killoren) is an author, model, jewelry designer, and former editor of Elle Acessories. She currently appears on Bravo The Real Housewives of New York City.
Kelly Jean Killoren was born in 1968, and raised in Rockford, Illinois....
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Assault | New York City | Mar 5, 2009 | |
| BeBe Winans |
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Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 17 September 1962) is a Grammy Award-winning gospel and R&B; singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.
He released several albums, first with his sister CeCe Winans...
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Assault | Mar 11, 2009 | ||
| Steve Strange |
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Steve Strange (born Steven John Harrington, 28 May 1959, Newbridge, South Wales) is a Welsh pop singer, best known as the lead singer and frontman of the 1980s pop group Visage. Since the late 1970s, he has also been a prominent nightclub host and...
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Shoplifting | |||
| Eddie Nash |
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Eddie Nash (born 1929) is a former nightclub and restaurant manager in Los Angeles, as well as a convicted gangster and drug dealer; he is best known for his involvement in the quadruple Wonderland Murders.
Born Adel Gharib Nasrallah in Palestine,...
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Drug possession | |||
| Eddie Nash |
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Eddie Nash (born 1929) is a former nightclub and restaurant manager in Los Angeles, as well as a convicted gangster and drug dealer; he is best known for his involvement in the quadruple Wonderland Murders.
Born Adel Gharib Nasrallah in Palestine,...
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Money laundering | |||
| Don Cornelius |
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Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise, Soul Train, which he hosted...
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Domestic violence | Hollywood | Oct 2008 | |
| Renzo Gamboa |
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Renzo Gamboa is the live-in boyfriend of "The Real Orange County" star Alex Murrel. Gamboa was arrested in March 2009 for felony possession of cocaine with intent to sell and put on immigration hold in Laguna Beach, California.
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Drug possession | Laguna Beach | Mar 2009 | |
| Jennifer Hepner |
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Jennifer Hepner is Miss Montana 2008. Hepner was pulled over in Bozeman, Montana on Jan. 3, 2009 for suspicion of drunk driving after police spotted her driving at night with her headlights off.
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Driving under the influence | Bozeman | Jan 3, 2009 | |
| Ashley Biden |
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Ashley Biden is the daughter of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
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Obstructing a Police Officer | Chicago | Aug 2002 | |
| Vince Offer |
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Offer "Vince" Shlomi (born April 25, 1964 in Haifa, Israel), better known as Vince Offer or the ShamWow! Guy, is a writer, director, and comedian best known as the owner and pitchman of two sold-on-TV products: ShamWow! absorbent towels and the Slap...
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Felony Battery | Miami Beach | Feb 7, 2009 | |
| Todd Marinovich |
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Todd Marvin Marinovich (born July 4, 1969 in San Leandro, California) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. He is known for the well-documented, intense focus of his training as a young athlete as well as his quick fall from grace...
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Probation Violation | Orange County | Apr 3, 2009 | |
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| Ryan O'Neal |
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Ryan O'Neal (born Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal; April 20, 1941) is an American actor.
O'Neal was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Patricia (née O'Callaghan), who had an acting career, and Charles O'Neal, a Hollywood movie screenwriter who...
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Assault with a deadly weapon | Malibu | Feb 4, 2007 | |
| Ryan O'Neal |
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Ryan O'Neal (born Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal; April 20, 1941) is an American actor.
O'Neal was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Patricia (née O'Callaghan), who had an acting career, and Charles O'Neal, a Hollywood movie screenwriter who...
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Drug possession | Malibu | 2008 | |
| Reggie Williams |
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Reginald Williams, Jr. (born May 17, 1983 in Landstuhl, Germany) is an American football player who is currently a free agent of the NFL.
He attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington. Led his team to the championship game in his senior year...
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Drug possession | Jan 2006 | ||
| Reggie Williams |
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Reginald Williams, Jr. (born May 17, 1983 in Landstuhl, Germany) is an American football player who is currently a free agent of the NFL.
He attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington. Led his team to the championship game in his senior year...
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Driving under the influence | Houston | Feb 27, 2009 | |
| Reggie Williams |
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Reginald Williams, Jr. (born May 17, 1983 in Landstuhl, Germany) is an American football player who is currently a free agent of the NFL.
He attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington. Led his team to the championship game in his senior year...
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Drug possession | Houston | Feb 27, 2009 | |
| Reggie Williams |
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Reginald Williams, Jr. (born May 17, 1983 in Landstuhl, Germany) is an American football player who is currently a free agent of the NFL.
He attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington. Led his team to the championship game in his senior year...
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Drug possession | Houston | Apr 5, 2009 | |
| Jamie Waylett |
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Jamie Waylett (born 21 July 1989 in Kilburn, London) is an English actor known for his portrayal of Vincent Crabbe in six of the Harry Potter films. He has yet to appear in any other production.
On April 7, 2009, Waylett and a friend were pulled...
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Drug possession | |||
| Joba Chamberlain |
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Joba Chamberlain (pronounced /ˈdʒɒbə/ JOB-ə; born Justin Louis Heath on September 23, 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Chamberlain grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chamberlain's parents, Harlan...
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Driving under the influence | Nebraska | Oct 18, 2008 | |
| Lawrence Phillips |
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Lawrence Lamond Phillips (born May 12, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas), is a former professional American football and Canadian football running back who has had numerous conflicts with law enforcement. Phillips's trouble with the law and inability...
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Domestic violence | Los Angeles | ||
| Lawrence Phillips |
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Lawrence Lamond Phillips (born May 12, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas), is a former professional American football and Canadian football running back who has had numerous conflicts with law enforcement. Phillips's trouble with the law and inability...
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Domestic violence | San Diego | ||
| Lawrence Phillips |
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Lawrence Lamond Phillips (born May 12, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas), is a former professional American football and Canadian football running back who has had numerous conflicts with law enforcement. Phillips's trouble with the law and inability...
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Assault | Aug 21, 2005 | ||
| Lawrence Phillips |
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Lawrence Lamond Phillips (born May 12, 1975 in Little Rock, Arkansas), is a former professional American football and Canadian football running back who has had numerous conflicts with law enforcement. Phillips's trouble with the law and inability...
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Assault with a deadly weapon | Mar 2006 | ||
