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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. settlements
    Cuba Gooding Jr. Settles Civil Rape CaseThe actor settled moments before jury selection.
  2. the law
    Cuba Gooding Jr. Headed Back to Court for Civil Rape TrialMore than 30 women have accused him of groping.
  3. the law
    Danny Masterson Found Guilty in Rape RetrialThe That 70’s Show actor has been convicted of two counts of forcible rape.
  4. vulture investigates
    The Honking Wars of the 2023 Writers’ StrikeHow seriously should anyone be taking those electronic signs?
  5. the law
    Ed Sheeran’s Copyright Trial, ExplainedAnother similar suit has been dismissed following his victory.
  6. lawsuits
    Lawsuit Alleges Lee Strasberg Institute Covered Up a Sexual AssaultA former student alleges the then–artistic director “raped and sexually assaulted” her in the early 1970s.
  7. not shah-mazing
    Will Jen Shah’s Lawyers Ever Get Paid?An investigation.
  8. rust tragedy
    The Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin Is Not Going Well at AllWith the lead prosecutor out and the position being deemed a “career killer,” the Rust case has taken a turn.
  9. ask an expert
    What Happened to the Gun From the Rust Shooting?The gun Alec Baldwin shot was apparently damaged and perhaps even destroyed. This is not a good look for prosecutors.
  10. the law
    What’s Next for Convicted Sex Criminals Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly?The two disgraced men have both been sentenced for sex crimes. Again.
  11. rap music on trial
    All the Weirdness Around the YSL Trial, ExplainedJust how out of the ordinary is the slow-moving jury selection?
  12. not shah-mazing
    What Will Jen Shah’s Life Be Like in Prison?“Every woman is going to try to get pictures of her so they can sell them.”
  13. ask an expert
    Alec Baldwin Is Officially Charged in Rust Shooting. Now What?“There’s just a huge disparity in the charges.”
  14. not shah-mazing
    Jen Shah Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Telemarketing ScamShe was also sentenced to five years of supervised release.
  15. the law
    Happy New Year to Everyone Except Jen ShahHer New Year’s resolution? Making jumpsuits her new thing!
  16. the law
    Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty on 3 Counts in Los Angeles Rape TrialHowever, he was found not guilty of sexual battery on one count.
  17. the law
    Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Friend Testifies in Tory Lanez TrialKelsey Harris, who was there the night of the shooting, backtracked key details during her testimony.
  18. the law
    Backstreet Boys Holiday Special Canceled After Nick Carter Rape AllegationA woman has sued the Backstreet Boy for alleged rape.
  19. explainers
    The Biggest Questions Ahead of Tory Lanez’s TrialHere’s what could happen at the high-profile trial, where Megan thee Stallion has accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot.
  20. the law
    Bill Cosby Sued by 5 Women for Alleged Sexual AssaultNBC Universal is also a defendant.
  21. the law
    Judge Declared Mistrial in Danny Masterson Rape CaseJurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.
  22. the law
    The Prosecution Rests in Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Rape TrialThe trial will resume after Thanksgiving.
  23. the law
    So, What Is Kevin Spacey Accused of This Time?The actor faces allegations of sex crimes in London just weeks after his Anthony Rapp trial.
  24. me too
    Harvey Weinstein Accuser Ambra Gutierrez Was Ready for Her Day in Court“He lost a lot of his scary look … [he] looked like a very weak old man.”
  25. reputation tour
    Johnny Depp Doesn’t Think He’s Responsible for Ex-Lawyer’s CommentsHe’s filed detailed appeal paperwork right as it’s revealed he’ll appear in Rihanna’s Fenty fashion show.
  26. obits
    Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot and Killed at 28Quavo was present but was not harmed, according to reports.
  27. book wars
    Judge Shuts Book on Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster MergerPenguin Random House has vowed to fight the ruling.
  28. content warning
    Harvey Weinstein’s Testicles Are Being Discussed in CourtAgain …
  29. the law
    Kevin Spacey Cleared in Sexual-Misconduct CaseThe jury deliberation lasted about one hour and 15 minutes.
  30. under oath
    Kevin Spacey Just Claimed His Dad Was a Neo-NaziBuckle up.
  31. big surprise
    Cuba Gooding Jr. Won’t Have a Criminal Record for His Groping CaseSame as it ever was.
  32. covid cases
    Of Course Kevin Spacey’s Lawyer Has COVID-19But the show will go on.
  33. kevin spacey
    Anthony Rapp Suffered Through Kevin Spacey Movies After Alleged MisconductRapp described feeling like he was struck with a “cattle prod” while watching one film.
  34. me too
    3 Accusers on Harvey Weinstein’s L.A. Sexual-Assault Trial“When he looks in the mirror, does he understand what he has done?”
  35. testimonies
    ‘I Felt Like a Deer in Headlights’: Anthony Rapp on Alleged Kevin Spacey AbuseThe actor claims Spacey made an aggressive overture.
  36. the law
    The Danny Masterson Rape Trial and ScientologyExperts explain its potential impact on the church.
  37. under oath
    Kevin Spacey’s Sex-Abuse Trial Is Already a MessSpacey, wearing a slate suit, snow-white shirt, and powder-blue tie, did not appear worried.
  38. trials
    What to Know About Kevin Spacey’s Upcoming TrialHe is accused of abusing a 14-year-old boy, actor Anthony Rapp.
  39. the law
    PnB Rock’s Final Moments Detailed in New Court DocumentsA mysterious “man in red” was present.
  40. growth
    Cardi B. Pleads Guilty in Strip-Club Fight“Part of growing up and maturing is being accountable for your actions.”
  41. guilty
    R. Kelly Found Guilty in Child-Pornography CaseGuilty man found guilty once again.
  42. lawsuits
    Nicki Minaj Sues Social-Media Commentator for Defamation“Anyone else who spreads lies about Nicki will suffer a similar fate.”
  43. closing arguments
    The Prosecution’s Final Words in R. Kelly’s Child-Pornography Trial“Who uses a 14-year-old child to film a video like this?”
  44. r kelly
    What R. Kelly’s Accusers Said in His Chicago Trial“I became exhausted living with his lies.”
  45. she’s so lucky she’s a star
    Did Erika Jayne Just Luck Out in Court?Yes, but …
  46. book wars
    So Who Won the Antitrust Trial?Will it be the Big Five or the Big Four?
  47. rightful convictions
    New York State Court Will Hear Harvey Weinstein’s AppealWeinstein claimed his defense was in a “stranglehold.”
  48. the law
    Fetty Wap Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug CaseHe is facing a minimum of five years in prison.
  49. lawsuits
    Vanessa Bryant Gets Emotional During Her Testimony in Invasion-of-Privacy TrialShe said she lives “in fear” of seeing the crash photos.
  50. ask an expert
    Could Amber Heard Really Win Her Appeal Against Johnny Depp?The never-ending case continues — with a new twist.
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