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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.

  1. the law
    Lil Durk and His Girlfriend Were in a Shootout With Home Invaders, Cops SayNeither the Chicago rapper nor India Cox were hurt.
  2. the law
    Film Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested for Allegedly Running Prostitution RingThe Kindergarten Teacher producer is also accused of using his movie production and event planning companies as fronts to launder money.
  3. the law
    Drake Bell Won’t Go to Jail for Attempted Endangerment of ChildrenThe Drake & Josh star pleaded guilty in June.
  4. the law
    Rapper Pooh Shiesty Held Without Bond in Federal Robbery CaseThe 21-year-old “Back in Blood” rapper is awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in shooting two men.
  5. dmx
    DMX’s Official Cause of Death RevealedThe legendary rapper’s death was immediate, a source from the Westchester County medical examiner’s office tells Vulture.
  6. q+a
    What Alvin Bragg Plans to Do With Cy Vance’s Troubled Sex-Crimes UnitThe next Manhattan DA talks about making history, prosecuting Trump, and more.
  7. the law
    Allison Mack Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in NXIVM Sex-Cult CaseShe had asked for probation.
  8. the law
    Drake Bell of Drake & Josh Pleads Guilty to Attempted Endangering ChildrenThe charge is a felony.
  9. the law
    Allison Mack Provided Audio of Keith Raniere Planning NXIVM Branding CeremonyProsecutors have requested a lighter sentence for the Smallville actress, citing her assistance in providing evidence about the cult leader.
  10. outside voices
    At a Washington Square Park Meeting, All of Greenwich Village Turned Up to YellNot everyone made it inside; those who did raised their hands for an early park closing time.
  11. the law
    Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Accuser Dropped from LawsuitRent star Anthony Rapp is still part of the suit.
  12. the law
    RHOSLC’s Jen Shah Says Cops Used ‘Trickery’ to Get Her to Talk in Fraud Case“She did not have her reading glasses, so her vision was blurry.”
  13. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Is Finally Getting Extradited to Los AngelesThe decision came after more than a year of delays.
  14. urban fauna
    A Day With New York’s Bird ParamedicsDuring migrations, thousands of birds crash into skyscrapers. And a few volunteer EMTs rush in to help.
  15. the law
    The Biggest Revelations From the Pop Smoke Murder Case HearingsHis alleged killer was only 15.
  16. the law
    Britney Spears Wants to Speak at Upcoming Conservatorship HearingWill Britney #FreeBritney?
  17. memorials
    Inside DMX’s Funeral: Rap Icons, Mourning Fans, and a Casket in a Monster TruckKanye West, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and more were in attendance to pay tribute to the rap legend.
  18. the law
    Chet Hanks’s Ex-Girlfriend Sues Him for $1 Million, Alleges AssaultShe claims he called her a “Black b*tch.”
  19. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Has Lost 4 Teeth in Prison“He is almost technically blind at this point.”
  20. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Appeals Rape and Sexual-Assault ConvictionHis lawyers say he has suffered from his “media villain” status.
  21. the law
    Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jennifer Shah Arrested for FraudShe pleaded not guilty Friday morning.
  22. that’s not good
    ‘You Will End Up in the Back of a Garbage Truck’: Vero Lawsuit Claims HarassmentAccording to court filings, the tactics escalated from aggressive to scary.
  23. politics
    What Happens to the Trump Investigation Without Cy Vance?The Manhattan DA will step down before the biggest case of his or any prosecutor’s life: into an ex-president.
  24. the law
    One Year Later, What Is Going On With Harvey Weinstein?What’s changed in the 365 days since Weinstein landed a 23-year sentence for rape.
  25. the law
    Bruce Springsteen Pleads Guilty to Drinking in National ParkThe other two charges were dismissed.
  26. the law
    Bobby Shmurda Has Been Released From PrisonHe was was locked up for a little more than six years.
  27. the law
    What Happens Next With Kellyanne and Claudia Conway’s Leaked Photo?Emancipation almost certainly isn’t happening.
  28. the law
    Weinstein Sexual Misconduct Settlement Approved for $17 Million by JudgeSome accusers criticize the deal.
  29. the law
    Mary-Kate Olsen’s Lawyer Says Divorce Is ‘Resolved’“Let’s get this done and get them divorced,” said the judge.
  30. the law
    Rowdy Rebel Released From PrisonNew details on Marshall’s postprison plans have emerged.
  31. politics
    Capitol Riot ‘Caveman’ From Brooklyn Arrested After Outing HimselfThe son of a judge was busted by the FBI after he told the New York Post who he was during the middle of the riot while holding pilfered cop gear.
  32. the law
    Dr. Dre Has to ‘Advance’ His Estranged Wife $2 MillionShe’s on her own for security, though.
  33. the law
    Bobby Shmurda Might Get Early Release From Prison After AllHe is up for “conditional” release next month but would still remain on parole.
  34. the law
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued for Role in Armed RobberyThe attack was a case of “mistaken identity.”
  35. the law
    Cheer’s Jerry Harris Faces New Charges in Child-Porn CaseHe now faces seven counts.
  36. the law
    Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty in Federal Gun CaseThat was fast.
  37. the law
    A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Arrested on Gun and Drug ChargesThe rapper has since been released from custody.
  38. chat room
    Method Man Talks Stepping Into an Attorney’s Shoes for Power Book II: Ghost“This is Davis MacLean performing in front of this crowd. He needed a little bit of that Method Man in him in order to get his point across.”
  39. the law
    Casanova’s Gang Was Taking Notes on a Criminal F–ing ConspiracyThey did not listen to The Wire’s Stringer Bell.
  40. the law
    Casanova Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy in Gang IndictmentHe has now surrendered and pleaded not guilty.
  41. the law
    No, Harvey Weinstein Doesn’t Have COVID-19 AgainHe’s got a fever, though.
  42. the law
    Naya Rivera’s Ex Husband Files Wrongful Death LawsuitHe claims the lake where she drowned was unsafe.
  43. the law
    Flamethrower-on-a-Bus Guy Is Actually a Brooklyn RapperAnd he’s facing a reckless endangerment charge.
  44. the law
    Lil Wayne Hit With Federal Gun-Possession ChargeOf course the gun is gold plated.
  45. the law
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued by 13-Year-Old in Sex-Video CaseThe rapper got probation for this 2015 crime.
  46. the law
    Jerry Harris Allegedly Victimized ‘at Least 5 to 10 Children’A judge has now decided that Harris will remain in jail until trial.
  47. the law
    What We Just Learned About Bobby Shmurda’s Parole HearingFor starters, he thinks he’s too old for crime.
  48. chat room
    Power’s Naturi Naughton on the Evolution of Tasha and Her Debut Solo Album“Buckle up, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride, and an exciting one, because we really had great writing [on Power Book II].”
  49. the law
    Clare Bronfman Sentenced to 81 Months in NXIVM Sex-Cult CaseBronfman was taken into custody.
  50. the law
    Bobby Shmurda Was Denied ParoleHe might be locked up until December 2021.
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