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D4vd Murder Hearing Delayed as Discovery Grows to 40 Terabytes

D4vd’s preliminary hearing has been pushed to June 29 after prosecutors told a Los Angeles judge the murder case evidence could eventually exceed 40 terabytes. During Tuesday’s hearing downtown, prosecutors described an ongoing flood of digital records, forensic files and video evidence still being uploaded and reviewed, while defense attorney Blair Berk argued key reports remain outstanding. The singer, charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, appeared relaxed in court and even appeared to wink at Berk while being escorted out of the courtroom.

Arcadia Mayor Resigns After Admitting to Acting as Chinese Agent

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has resigned after admitting in a federal plea agreement that she acted as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government between 2020 and 2022. Prosecutors say Wang helped spread pro-PRC propaganda targeting the local Chinese American community while coordinating with officials tied to China’s government and intelligence apparatus. The case is the latest in a string of Southern California political scandals tied to alleged foreign influence operations.

Harvey Weinstein Retrial Nears Jury Deliberations After Heated Closings

Harvey Weinstein’s retrial entered its final stage Tuesday as defense attorney Marc Agnifilo and prosecutors delivered sharply different closing arguments centered on consent, credibility and power dynamics. The defense argued Jessica Mann’s relationship with Weinstein was consensual and inconsistent with claims of assault, while prosecutors said Weinstein exploited his Hollywood influence to manipulate and abuse vulnerable women. Jurors are expected to receive instructions on Wednesday before deliberations begin.

Federal Case Against Accused Palisades Arsonist Nears Trial

Federal prosecutors are preparing to take accused Palisades arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht to trial next month, alleging he intentionally set the New Year’s Day 2025 blaze in Topanga State Park that later exploded into the deadly Palisades fire. Newly revealed court filings detail what prosecutors describe as an obsession with fire, disturbing ChatGPT prompts, and erratic behavior in the hours before the blaze. His defense team argues the fire was caused by fireworks, setting up a closely watched courtroom battle over one of Los Angeles’ most devastating wildfires.

Rose Bowl’s $30 Million Overhaul Comes With Bigger Questions About UCLA’s Future

The Rose Bowl is preparing for a major $30 million renovation ahead of the 2026 college football season and the 2028 Olympics, adding luxury seating, field-level hospitality spaces and upgraded fan amenities to help the historic stadium compete with newer entertainment venues like SoFi Stadium. But beneath the modernization effort is a much larger concern hanging over Pasadena: whether UCLA will remain committed to the iconic venue long term as college football economics continue to shift.

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