Producer

Last-Minute Legal Switch: Hollywood Producer Seeks New Trial Before Sentencing in High-Profile Murder Case

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Los Angeles — In a dramatic turn of events just minutes before his sentencing, former Hollywood producer David Pearce dismissed his defense lawyer, signaling a new strategy under a fresh legal team aiming for a retrial. Pearce, convicted last month of the murders of 24-year-old model Christy Giles and 26-year-old architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, could face a life sentence of 148 years if his current sentence stands. In November 2021, the two women were tragically drugged and found at separate hospitals in Los Angeles after spending a night out where they encountered Pearce and his … Read more

Jury Deliberates as Hollywood Producer Faces Murder Charges in Drug-Related Deaths of Model and Friend

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Los Angeles — A jury concluded another day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in the case against Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce, who stands accused in the fatal drug overdoses of a young model and her friend. After about 7 1/2 hours of deliberation, following their receipt of the case last Friday, the jurors will reconvene on Tuesday morning to continue. Prosecutors allege that Pearce, 42, provided fentanyl and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) to 24-year-old Christy Giles and her friend, 26-year-old architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, with the intent of sexually assaulting them. His lawyer, however, … Read more

Paula Abdul Settles Lawsuit with Ex-‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Over Assault Allegations

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Los Angeles – Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe, former “American Idol” producer, have reached a settlement in a lawsuit where Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexual assault during their time on the popular TV show. The settlement was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, marking a conclusion to the legal battle initiated last year by Abdul. Abdul, a Grammy and Emmy-winning artist, expressed relief at the resolution of the case, highlighting the personal challenges she faced throughout this period. She stated her hope that her experience would inspire other women dealing with similar situations to overcome … Read more

PepsiCo Packaging Lawsuit Dismissal Sparks Questions on Consumer vs. Producer Responsibility

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NEW YORK — A New York judge recently ruled that PepsiCo is not legally liable for pollution potentially caused by the improper disposal of its packaging, setting a precedent that could influence a similar case in California. This decision came after allegations that PepsiCo and its subsidiary Frito-Lay’s single-use plastic packaging contributed to pollution in Buffalo River and nearby waterways. Judge Emilio Colaiacovo of the New York State Supreme Court highlighted that civil liability should not be imposed on manufacturers for the actions of third parties who discard the product. The ruling underscored the existence … Read more