Aurora gunman James Holmes is seeking to plead guilty as a way to avoid the death penalty in his upcoming trial. His attorneys hope the deal will enable him to get a life prison sentence instead. The offer comes just before the prosecution was scheduled to announce whether or not they intend to seek the death penalty in his upcoming case.
Rapper Gucci Mane made his first court appearance on Wednesday for charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery in connection with an alleged attack at Harlem Nights Ultra Lounge night club in Atlanta. Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, was denied bond, authorities said, and he will remain in the Fulton County jail until April 10.
Joe Torre has written a personal essay for CNN, chronicling his difficult upbringing with his abusive father. The network has been airing a special series called The Human Factor, which profiles survivors who overcome life's toughest obstacles.
The former live-in trainer for the son of television personality "Judge Judy" Scheindlin has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, and bragging about his connections to the family.
