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George Santos Is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

The revelation came in a Monday court filing.

George Santos Posts $500K Bond and Calls Charges Against Him a "Witch Hunt"

He tried to attack President Biden, Democrats, and the meida and insisted he was innocent and cooperating with prosecutors.

George Santos Charged by Federal Prosecutors in New York: Report

The lying congressman may be learning there are consequences to his lies.

Lesbian Judge Pamela Chen Appointed to Federal Bench

Judge Pamela Chen was approved by a voice vote for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

BREAKING: Out Lesbian Recommended for Federal Judgeship in New York

Sen. Charles Schumer has recommended Pamela Ki Mai Chen, who could become only the second female Chinese-American and one of a handful of out lesbians to serve on the federal bench.

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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner arrested on sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and their associate James Jacobson were indicted Tuesday morning on over a dozen counts related to sex trafficking.

Man Admits Threatening Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks Worse Than Pulse

Robert Fehring told a New York Pride organizer that his attack would make the Pulse massacreĀ "look like a cakewalk."

George Santos Must Disclose Who Paid His $500K Bond: Judge

A federal judge has ruled that disclosing the three sources of the half-million dollar bond security George Santosā€™ freedom while he awaits trial is in the publicā€™s interest.

Federal, Local Prosecutors to Examine George Santosā€™s Lies

It comes as Republicans and Democrats call for the gay congressman-elect to be held accountable over "embellishing" his biography.Ā 

Smallville's Allison Mack Exploited Marriage Equality to Enslave Actress Nicki Clyne

The Smallville star pleaded "not guilty" to sex trafficking for a cult, but it's now confirmed she married a woman to keep her in the country and in the cult.Ā 

Ex-Catholic Deacon Sentenced for 'Enticing' Gay Minors to Have Sex

Rogelio Vega had pleaded guilty to charges that he used Grindr and another app to "coerce and entice" minor boys to have sex.

Senate Committee Vote on Lesbian Judicial Nominee Delayed

A coalition of groups criticized Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa for delaying a vote on Pamela Kai Chen and four other nominees.

Trans Woman Sues Forever 21 Managers Who Called Her 'Disgusting'

Alexia Daskalakis says she was also told her outfits were 'inappropriate' and that bosses told her she was 'still male' after she transitioned in the workplace.

Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to End LGBTQ+ Health Care Protections

The administration can't enforce its narrow definition of sex discrimination while lawsuits on the matter proceed.

Suspect Charged With Arson Over Fire at New York LGBTQ+ Club

The 24-year-old is accused of torching the nightclub Rash earlier this month.Ā 

NYC Sued Over Death of Trans Woman at Rikers Jail

Officials'Ā "deliberate indifference" causedĀ Layleen Cubilette-Polanco to die ofĀ an epileptic seizure, says a suit filed by her mother.

George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

Second man pleads guilty in death of trans activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti have pleaded guilty to supplying the drugs that caused Gentili's death.

Disgraced Pharma Exec Ordered to Cough Up Over $7 Million

The amount represents what Martin Shkreli -- also infamous for jacking up the price of a drug for an HIV-related condition -- gained from securities fraud.

HRC Responds to Alphonso David Suit, Says There Was No Discrimination

David, the group's first Black president, was let go forĀ "legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons having absolutely nothing to do with race," HRC said in a court filing.

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