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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
    Tyga Arrested for Alleged Domestic ViolenceThe alleged crime against his ex-girlfriend, Camaryn Swanson, is a felony.
  2. 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.
  3. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex-Crimes TrialEleven accusers testified at trial. These are their stories.
  4. the r. kelly trial
    Jury Deliberations Begin in R. Kelly Sex-Crimes TrialFollowing some strange closing arguments from the defense.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly’s Lawyer Tries to Discredit Alleged Victim With … Chinese FoodThings are weird and sad again.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. the r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Allegedly Said He Was a ‘Genius’ Who Should Get to Date Young GirlsAnother accuser testified on Thursday.
  14. 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.”
  15. 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.
  16. the law
    R. Kelly’s Trial Is Already Headed Down a Weird, Weird PathAnd we’re only on the third day of testimony.
  17. r. kelly trial
    R. Kelly Accuser Testifies: ‘He Wanted Me to Dress Like a Girl Scout’Testimony has entered its second day.
  18. 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.
  19. the law
    Everything You Need to Know About R. Kelly’s Racketeering and Sex-Crime TrialOpening arguments are scheduled for August 18.
  20. the law
    Charges Dropped Against Real Housewives of SLC’s Mary CosbyShe had been accused of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  21. real ex-wives
    The Complete History of Erika Jayne’s Legal ProblemsSo much untelevised drama.
  22. 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.
  23. the law
    Of Course Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Entourage Is Still a MenaceIncluding an ex-cop!
  24. the law
    Lil Durk and His Girlfriend Were in a Shootout With Home Invaders, Cops SayNeither the Chicago rapper nor India Cox were hurt.
  25. 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.
  26. the law
    Drake Bell Won’t Go to Jail for Attempted Endangerment of ChildrenThe Drake & Josh star pleaded guilty in June.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. the law
    Allison Mack Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in NXIVM Sex-Cult CaseShe had asked for probation.
  30. the law
    Drake Bell of Drake & Josh Pleads Guilty to Attempted Endangering ChildrenThe charge is a felony.
  31. 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.
  32. the law
    Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Accuser Dropped from LawsuitRent star Anthony Rapp is still part of the suit.
  33. 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.”
  34. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Is Finally Getting Extradited to Los AngelesThe decision came after more than a year of delays.
  35. the law
    The Biggest Revelations From the Pop Smoke Murder Case HearingsHis alleged killer was only 15.
  36. the law
    Britney Spears Wants to Speak at Upcoming Conservatorship HearingWill Britney #FreeBritney?
  37. 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.
  38. the law
    Chet Hanks’s Ex-Girlfriend Sues Him for $1 Million, Alleges AssaultShe claims he called her a “Black b*tch.”
  39. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Has Lost 4 Teeth in Prison“He is almost technically blind at this point.”
  40. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Appeals Rape and Sexual-Assault ConvictionHis lawyers say he has suffered from his “media villain” status.
  41. the law
    Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jennifer Shah Arrested for FraudShe pleaded not guilty Friday morning.
  42. 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.
  43. the law
    Bruce Springsteen Pleads Guilty to Drinking in National ParkThe other two charges were dismissed.
  44. the law
    Bobby Shmurda Has Been Released From PrisonHe was was locked up for a little more than six years.
  45. the law
    What Happens Next With Kellyanne and Claudia Conway’s Leaked Photo?Emancipation almost certainly isn’t happening.
  46. the law
    Weinstein Sexual Misconduct Settlement Approved for $17 Million by JudgeSome accusers criticize the deal.
  47. the law
    Mary-Kate Olsen’s Lawyer Says Divorce Is ‘Resolved’“Let’s get this done and get them divorced,” said the judge.
  48. the law
    Rowdy Rebel Released From PrisonNew details on Marshall’s postprison plans have emerged.
  49. the law
    Dr. Dre Has to ‘Advance’ His Estranged Wife $2 MillionShe’s on her own for security, though.
  50. 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.
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