R. Kelly fan charged with threatening prosecutors ahead of singer’s sentencing

R. Kelly fan charged with threatening prosecutors ahead of singer's sentencing

NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – An Illinois man has been arrested on charges he threatened the prosecutors who won the conviction of R. Kelly on sex trafficking charges, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said on Monday, two days before the R&B singer’s sentencing. Christopher Gunn, 39, allegedly live-streamed a video on YouTube last October in … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell reported jail staff threatened her safety, prompting suicide watch

Ghislaine Maxwell reported jail staff threatened her safety, prompting suicide watch

NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) – Ghislaine Maxwell reported Brooklyn jail staff threatened her safety, prompting employees to place her on suicide watch, prosecutors said on Sunday, arguing there was no need to delay her sentencing on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell, 60, is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday for her December conviction for helping … Read more

Oslo gay bar shooting won’t stop fight for equal rights, Norway’s prime minister says

Oslo gay bar shooting won't stop fight for equal rights, Norway's prime minister says

OSLO, June 26 (Reuters) – The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals to live a free and safe life, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Sunday. Police on … Read more