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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
    Remy Ma Arrested for Assaulting Love & Hip-Hop Co-star, Says No Way It Was HerHer alibi? Her 4-month-old daughter.
  2. the law
    Justin Theroux Is Leading a ‘Mob’ Against His Downstairs Neighbor, Lawyer ClaimsIt’s a dispute over a roof deck.
  3. the law
    Weinstein Judge Kicks Press Out of CourtroomProsecution and defense agreed on something: They want to keep the courtroom under wraps.
  4. nxivm cult
    Seagram’s Liquor Heiress Clare Bronfman Pleads Guilty in NXIVM Sex-Cult CaseSo much for Michael Avenatti’s legal advice.
  5. the law
    Cardi B Rejects Plea Deal in Strip Club Brawl CaseGirl, what?
  6. the law
    Allison Mack Pleads Guilty in Sex-Cult CaseShe signed the plea agreement Monday morning.
  7. the law
    Allison Mack and Seagram’s Heiress Have BFF Reunion at Court TodayThe sex-cult case is expected to go to trial soon.
  8. the law
    Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Ex-Manager Also Pleads Guilty in Federal Racketeering CaseKifano “Shottie” Jordan was arrested in November for his alleged involvement in a racketeering conspiracy with the embattled rapper.
  9. the law
    Michael Avenatti Met With Prosecutors in NXIVM CaseThe Seagram heiress charged alongside Allison Mack nearly fell in court when it was revealed Avenatti negotiated with prosecutors on her behalf.
  10. the law
    You Can Soon Get Your Hands on a Piece of Fyre Festival History: the MerchGet your credit cards.
  11. the law
    Weinstein Attorney Says Casting Couch Isn’t Technically Sex TraffickingHe said “there is no exchange of value.”
  12. the law
    Why Wasn’t William H. Macy Named in the College Scam?He’s listed in court docs only as “spouse.”
  13. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Trial Date Pushed to JuneAbout one month later than the previously set date.
  14. the law
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Pleads Guilty to 9 Federal CountsHe’s cooperating with the Feds and might need witness protection.
  15. relationships
    Cardi B Says She and Offset Are ‘Working Things Out, Baby’She was back in court, wearing a full-length fur coat, this morning.
  16. the law
    Harvey Weinstein’s New Legal Team Includes Rose McGowan’s Former LawyersA twist.
  17. music
    DMX to Be Released From Jail TomorrowThe rapper had been sentenced to one year behind bars in March 2018 for tax fraud after pleading guilty the fall prior.
  18. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Hires Casey Anthony’s LawyerOne of the new lawyers also repped Kobe Bryant.
  19. the law
    Alec Baldwin Pleads Guilty in Parking-Spot FightHe also has to complete a short anger-management course.
  20. the law
    Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Has Dropped Out of the CaseHe told Esquire that he can “take the abuse better than most.”
  21. the law
    Troy Ave Gives Colorful Interview After Court Appearance “I could have been a dead celebrity.”
  22. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Will Go On Trial in May, Lawyer SaysHis lawyers say “he has been forced to fend for himself.”
  23. weinstein case
    The Harvey Weinstein Case Is Going to TrialHis motion to dismiss was rejected.
  24. sexual assault
    Weinstein Allegedly Claimed He Had Sex With Jennifer Lawrence During Assault“I have never had anything but a professional relationship with him,” the actress replied in a statement.
  25. weinstein trial
    Weinstein Says Police Should Have Disclosed Accuser Saw Movie With HimThe mogul’s lawyers say the evidence should have been presented to the grand jury.
  26. arrests
    Cardi B Could Get Jail Time If She Skips Court AgainThis judge is not happy.
  27. lawsuits
    Kesha and Lady Gaga Called Katy Perry ‘Mean’ for Not Denouncing Dr. LukeTheir text exchange was released in a new court filing.
  28. weinstein case
    Harvey Weinstein Was the Target of a ‘Media Assault,’ Lawyers SayThey claim he has faced a “terrible media onslaught.”
  29. the law
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Trial Set for 2019 at Bizarre Hearing on How Rap Beefs WorkThe judge needed some clarifications.
  30. court scenes
    Alec Baldwin Admits Pushing Man Who Stole His Parking Spot: ‘He’s an Asshole’New court documents released today reveal some color.
  31. arrests
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Held Without Bail, Facing Life in PrisonThe rapper was recently transferred to a different federal facility for “security reasons.”
  32. sexual assault
    Harvey Weinstein Prosecutors Accuse Him of Creating ‘Public Circus’They have responded to his lawyer’s motion to dismiss.
  33. weinstein case
    Weinstein Lawyers Seek Case Dismissal, Citing Police ‘Misconduct’His lawyers argue that police “infected this case.”
  34. courts
    Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Assaulted a 16-Year-Old Model, New Lawsuit ClaimsShe claims he “wasted no time in aggressively and threateningly demanding sex.”
  35. trials
    Tekashi69 Won’t Go to Jail for Child Sex Charge, Sentenced to 4 Years ProbationHe was facing up to three years in jail for the use of a child in a sexual performance.
  36. scams
    Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Sentenced to 6 Years in PrisonThe judge called him a “serial fraudster.”
  37. weinstein trial
    One of Weinstein’s Sexual-Assault Counts Was Just DismissedHis lawyers argue there are problems with the criminal case.
  38. scams
    Attorneys Say Fyre Festival Founder Should Get 20 Years Due to ‘Lack of Remorse’They called him a “consummate con artist.”