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Victoria Bekiempis

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Victoria Bekiempis is a New York City journalist whose work focuses on courts and crime. Bekiempis's Vulture coverage has included high-profile trials, including the New York City proceedings against Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly. She received a Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Award for her Guardian coverage of Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest. In her spare time, Bekiempis co-runs a photo lab.

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    Johnny Depp’s $22.5 Million Debate Over Pirates of the Caribbean 6Meanwhile, Depp rested his case.
  2. charitable questions
    What Happened to Amber Heard’s ACLU Donations?She promised to donate divorce-settlement money from Johnny Depp.
  3. lovegame
    Even Lady Gaga’s Ex Says Amber Heard Didn’t Love Elon MuskOne of the richest rebounds in the world.
  4. deppositions
    Johnny Depp Ends Testimony With Claims That He Is a Victim of Domestic AbuseJohnny Depp has finally left the stand.
  5. trials
    Johnny Depp Keeps Making Jokes During TestimonyCross-examination takes a turn for the weird — mentioning Marilyn Manson, Paul Bettany, and a severed finger.
  6. testimonies
    Johnny Depp Says He Lost ‘Nothing Less of Everything’ Over Allegations“I just sat in the back of the bus and cried.”
  7. testimonies
    Johnny Depp Takes the Stand in Defamation Trial Against Amber HeardJohnny Depp talks drug use, Pirates, and his early days with Amber Heard during day one of his testimony in defamation trial.
  8. crime
    Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty to Forcible Touching, Won’t Get JailHe’ll be allowed to replead after six months of good behavior.
  9. trials
    Amber Heard Accuses Johnny Depp of Sexual Assault, Acting Like a ‘Monster’Both sides detailed abuse allegations during opening statements in Depp’s defamation case.
  10. stans
    Johnny Depp Fans Are Really Into His Defamation Trial Against Amber HeardA jury has been selected and it doesn’t include a Johnny Depp lover’s husband.
  11. media
    City Hall Wants to Know If Journalists Have Criminal RecordsA new policy governing press credentials is more strict than what was used by the NYPD.
  12. the law
    R. Kelly’s Lawyer Invokes Matt Lauer to Argue for AcquittalAnother banger from Bill Cosby’s appeals lawyer.
  13. the law
    Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 30 Months Probation in Hate-Crime Hoax“I know that there is nothing that I will do here today that will come close to the damage you’ve already done to your own life.”
  14. i’m single
    Kim Kardashian Officially Drops ‘West,’ Is Legally SingleTime for a celebratory ferry ride!
  15. the law
    R. Kelly’s New Lawyer Argues for Another Trial or AcquittalShe repped Bill Cosby in his successful appeal.
  16. crime
    Stormy Daniels Sees a GhostMichael Avenatti, her onetime sidekick, returns to grill her in court on the supernatural.
  17. media
    Sarah Palin Postpones Court Date by Contracting COVIDShe was just about to face off against the New York Times.
  18. the law
    Kris Jenner’s Sexual-Harassment Lawsuit, ExplainedThe Kardashian matriarch is accused of groping her ex-bodyguard.
  19. the law
    Nicki Minaj Dropped From Harassment LawsuitMinaj’s lawyer said they will seek “sanctions.” Meanwhile, the case against her husband is still “ongoing.”
  20. the law
    Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Claims He Was in a ‘Stranglehold’ During Trial“The jury was overwhelmed by such prejudicial, bad evidence.”
  21. scams
    The Art World’s ‘Mini Madoff,’ Inigo Philbrick, Pleads Guilty to Wire FraudHe faces a lot of prison time.
  22. explainers
    Everything We Know About the Astroworld TragedyThe cause of death for the 10 Astroworld victims was compression asphyxia.
  23. astroworld 2021
    10 Dead in Travis Scott Astroworld Festival Tragedy“Scores” were injured during the apparent crowd surge, authorities said.
  24. the law
    Jay-Z Testifies in Perfume Case, Insists He’s Not a LawyerA judge has cleared him in the six-year $68 million lawsuit.
  25. the law
    Nicki Minaj Claims Her Silence Around Harassment Suit Was an ‘Innocent’ MistakeMinaj’s husband is also being sued.
  26. the law
    Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Groping Trial Will Start February 1“This case has been on my calendar for two years.”
  27. the law
    Tyga Arrested for Alleged Domestic ViolenceThe alleged crime against his ex-girlfriend, Camaryn Swanson, is a felony.
  28. the law
    Faith Rodgers Recalls R. Kelly’s ‘Childish’ Behavior During Her Trial Testimony“I knew he was trying to throw me off and make me kind of shake up a little bit,” she said in her first public comments since his conviction.
  29. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex-Crimes TrialEleven accusers testified at trial. These are their stories.
  30. the r. kelly trial
    Jury Deliberations Begin in R. Kelly Sex-Crimes TrialFollowing some strange closing arguments from the defense.
  31. the law
    R. Kelly’s Sex-Crimes Trial Comes to a Messy CloseThe defense rested on Wednesday afternoon after hours of bizarre testimony that came in fits and starts over the course of three days.
  32. the r. kelly trial
    The Worst Things That Happened at the R. Kelly Trial This WeekLike his alleged threatening of a colleague and the accuser who says she witnessed him abuse Aayliah.
  33. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Accuser Says She Witnessed Him Sexually Abuse Aaliyah at 13This appears to be the earliest known incidence of Kelly’s alleged abuse of Aaliyah. The witness was also a minor at the time.
  34. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly’s Lawyer Tries to Discredit Alleged Victim With … Chinese FoodThings are weird and sad again.
  35. the r. kelly trial
    More Gross Details Come Out in Third Week of R. Kelly TrialJurors heard from his first male alleged victim as well as the pastor who married the adult singer to a teenage Aaliyah.
  36. the r. kelly trial
    Meanwhile, R. Kelly Grooves to His Music During Sex-Crimes TrialKelly’s stoicism came to a sharp stop Wednesday at two strangely telling moments during a sixth alleged victim’s testimony.
  37. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Associate Testifies He Was Sexually Abused by the Singer at 17Two more accusers — including the first male alleged victim — testified on Monday.
  38. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly’s Dastardly World Is on TrialTestimony from his alleged enablers this week illustrated a dark pattern that dates back to Aaliyah.
  39. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Allegedly Said He Was a ‘Genius’ Who Should Get to Date Young GirlsAnother accuser testified on Thursday.
  40. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Tour Manager ‘Concerned’ About Aaliyah Relationship But Didn’t Stop It“They were more than friends from the very beginning.”
  41. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Accuser Testifies That He Made Her Lie to Gayle KingIn her third day of testimony, the woman accused Kelly of forcing her to fabricate letters defending him.
  42. the law
    R. Kelly’s Trial Is Already Headed Down a Weird, Weird PathAnd we’re only on the third day of testimony.
  43. r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Accuser Testifies: ‘He Wanted Me to Dress Like a Girl Scout’Testimony has entered its second day.
  44. the law
    Bob Dylan Sued for Allegedly Sexually Abusing a Minor in 1965His alleged victim was 12 years old at the time and claims she was groomed.
  45. the law
    Everything You Need to Know About R. Kelly’s Racketeering and Sex-Crime TrialOpening arguments are scheduled for August 18.
  46. politics
    What Could Prosecutors Do to Cuomo?A veteran of the Manhattan DA’s office on the new danger to the governor.
  47. the law
    Charges Dropped Against Real Housewives of SLC’s Mary CosbyShe had been accused of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  48. real ex-wives
    The Complete History of Erika Jayne’s Legal ProblemsSo much untelevised drama.
  49. the law
    Keith Raniere Sentenced to 120 Years in NXIVM Sex Cult CaseHe has now been ordered to pay $3.46 million to his victims.
  50. the law
    Of Course Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Entourage Is Still a MenaceIncluding an ex-cop!
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