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Teen arrested for high-end car theft in Miami Beach wanted for similar crimes in Surfside
Read full article: Teen arrested for high-end car theft in Miami Beach wanted for similar crimes in SurfsidePolice are searching for a minor who they say is behind a string of high-end car thefts out of Miami-Dade County.
How Ex-Real Housewives star went from Prada to ‘nada’ in Miami
Read full article: How Ex-Real Housewives star went from Prada to ‘nada’ in MiamiPeter Thomas, a Jamaican-American entrepreneur mostly known for his time on Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” was proud of Bar One Miami Beach at The Bentley Bay Condominiums.
Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder charges
Read full article: Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder chargesNearly three months after his arrest in Fort Lauderdale, a South Florida man faced a Maryland judge Thursday. He was extradited to the Old Line State to face charges in a double murder case.
Family friend of Alexander brothers, accused of gang rape, faces Miami-Dade judge
Read full article: Family friend of Alexander brothers, accused of gang rape, faces Miami-Dade judgeA fourth person connected to a decade-long sex trafficking operation involving three wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate surrendered to authorities in Miami-Dade on Wednesday.
Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami Beach
Read full article: Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami BeachA weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a man who says he was drugged and robbed of $200,000 in jewelry by a woman he initially met on Instagram.
Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafe
Read full article: Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafeA violent stabbing outside a popular Miami Beach cafe last month was caught on surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Real estate tycoon brother accused of rape hires high-profile attorney
Read full article: Real estate tycoon brother accused of rape hires high-profile attorneyFacing sex trafficking charges alongside his twin brothers, real estate mogul Tal Alexander has hired Howard Srebnick, a high-profile Miami defense attorney, to lead his defense, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Dozens of buildings along South Florida coast are sinking, UM study finds
Read full article: Dozens of buildings along South Florida coast are sinking, UM study findsAccording to a study published Friday by researchers at the University of Miami, 35 coastal buildings from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach are sinking.
Pair accused of robbing victim of $200K in jewelry after Instagram meetup in Miami Beach
Read full article: Pair accused of robbing victim of $200K in jewelry after Instagram meetup in Miami BeachA Gainesville man’s Instagram meetup with a woman in Miami Beach turned into a weekend armed robbery and the arrest of two suspects, police confirmed Monday.
Hearing reset for real estate tycoon brothers charged with rape in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Hearing reset for real estate tycoon brothers charged with rape in Miami-DadeTwin real estate moguls Oren and Alon Alexander remain behind bars as their federal court hearing is rescheduled for Thursday, their defense attorney confirmed Monday.
Miami Beach police: Man recorded Forever 21 customers in fitting room at Lincoln Road
Read full article: Miami Beach police: Man recorded Forever 21 customers in fitting room at Lincoln RoadMiami Beach police officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Saturday for secretly recording people in a fitting room at Lincoln Road’s Forever 21.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 15, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Howard Hepburn, the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent; Harold Pryor, the Broward County State Attorney; Kevin Cooper, the chairman of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County; and Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, a Miami Beach commissioner. Attorney Ed Pozzuoli and Scott Travis, a Sun-Sentinel reporter, join the Roundtable.
Alexander twins wait for a federal court hearing Monday, older brother remains at FDC Miami
Read full article: Alexander twins wait for a federal court hearing Monday, older brother remains at FDC MiamiWhile facing federal charges for a sex trafficking conspiracy, jet-setting luxury real estate moguls Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander remained behind bars Saturday in South Florida and New York.
Bond denied for real estate tycoon involved in over decade-long sexual assault, trafficking case
Read full article: Bond denied for real estate tycoon involved in over decade-long sexual assault, trafficking caseTal Alexander, one of three wealthy brothers accused of operating a “long-running sex trafficking scheme,” was denied bond in federal court Friday after a judge ruled he posed a significant flight risk.
Real estate tycoon brothers granted bail amid state and federal sexual battery charges
Read full article: Real estate tycoon brothers granted bail amid state and federal sexual battery chargesTwin brothers and real estate moguls Alon and Oren Alexander appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Friday as their parents watched from the gallery. The 37-year-old siblings face state felony charges, including sexual battery.
Alexander brothers, real estate moguls, face Miami-Dade judge amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Alexander brothers, real estate moguls, face Miami-Dade judge amid sexual assault allegationsThree prominent brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate market face a barrage of state and federal charges in connection to sexual assault allegations dating back several years.
Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in Lamborghini
Read full article: Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in LamborghiniGregory Yearty, Jr., was 16 years old when deputies accused him of stealing a car in Palm Beach County and again a few days after he turned 17. Deputies also accused him of a burglary at 18, and by the time he was 19, he was a convicted felon.
Miami Beach police accuse mental health therapist of sexually battering teen patient
Read full article: Miami Beach police accuse mental health therapist of sexually battering teen patientA mental health specialist hired to do at-home therapy sessions with a Miami Beach teenager in 2017 began a sexual relationship with him, according to police. Seven years later, she’s now facing a felony charge.
Alexander brothers, prominent real estate tycoons, arrested on sexual assault charges in Miami Beach
Read full article: Alexander brothers, prominent real estate tycoons, arrested on sexual assault charges in Miami BeachThree wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate scene have been arrested and face both federal and state charges for sexual assault crimes.
DJ Khaled hosts annual golf classic in South Florida for We the Best Foundation
Read full article: DJ Khaled hosts annual golf classic in South Florida for We the Best FoundationCelebrities hit the golf course here in South Florida for a good cause. DJ Khaled hosted his annual golf classic for his "We the Best" Foundation, and our own Alexis Frazier took a swing at it too in Miami Beach.
Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 15 pop-up satellite fairs on Miami Art Week
Read full article: Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 15 pop-up satellite fairs on Miami Art WeekArt Basel Miami Beach, open at the convention center by invitation for two days and to ticket holders for three days, prompted Miami Art Week to start across Biscayne Bay in 2017.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Convention center’s 6 sections include nearly 290 galleries
Read full article: Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Convention center’s 6 sections include nearly 290 galleriesNearly 290 galleries from dozens of countries exhibited contemporary and modern art during Art Basel Miami Beach VIP previews on Wednesday and Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
‘Baby killer’: Rabbi plans to sue Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau after video shows antisemitic tirade
Read full article: ‘Baby killer’: Rabbi plans to sue Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau after video shows antisemitic tiradeA prominent South Florida rabbi is calling out the Fontainebleau at Miami Beach after claiming he was subjected to a verbal tirade in the hotel’s lobby on Sunday night.
Art Week installation calls attention to coral reef crisis
Read full article: Art Week installation calls attention to coral reef crisisRight now, coral reefs around the globe are in crisis as warming oceans fueled by climate change is leading to bleaching and disease, wiping out what few corals remain.
Video shows electric scooter thefts targeting restaurant workers in Surfside
Read full article: Video shows electric scooter thefts targeting restaurant workers in SurfsideA recent wave of electric scooter thefts, many targeting restaurant employees, is causing concern in Surfside and Miami Beach, with video capturing some of the brazen crimes.
‘Nature unraveling’: Conservationists call for action amid drastic decline in world wildlife populations
Read full article: ‘Nature unraveling’: Conservationists call for action amid drastic decline in world wildlife populationsFor the past week, a herd of elephants has taken over the sands of Mid Beach.
Man with ‘WOOPTY WOOP’ face tattoo arrested over rapper’s murder at Miami Beach nightclub
Read full article: Man with ‘WOOPTY WOOP’ face tattoo arrested over rapper’s murder at Miami Beach nightclubA 38-year-old man with a “WOOPTY WOOP” face tattoo is the second arrest related to the murder of rapper Lowell “Lo” Grissom last year at the former GALA nightclub in Miami Beach.
Man offered to buy 4-year-old girl for $200 on South Beach, then exposed self, cops say
Read full article: Man offered to buy 4-year-old girl for $200 on South Beach, then exposed self, cops sayIn a series of “disturbing” interactions, a 35-year-old man went up to two women and their 4-year-old daughter Tuesday and offered to buy the young girl from them, Miami Beach police said. They said he later exposed himself to all three.
‘We will not stop’: Father calls for action to free Israeli-American hostages
Read full article: ‘We will not stop’: Father calls for action to free Israeli-American hostagesRuby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Israeli-American hostage Itay Chen, is tirelessly advocating for the release of his son and over 100 others being held by Hamas in Gaza.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 17, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 17, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.
Memorial to be held for family’s hero after tragedy hit beaches in South Beach, Key Biscayne
Read full article: Memorial to be held for family’s hero after tragedy hit beaches in South Beach, Key BiscayneMiami Beach police confirmed Friday afternoon that the human head that washed ashore on Key Biscayne earlier in the week belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach over the weekend.
Beach Polo World Cup brings high-stakes action to South Beach sands
Read full article: Beach Polo World Cup brings high-stakes action to South Beach sandsThe Beach Polo World Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious polo tournaments, is transforming South Beach into a hotspot for sport, luxury, and excitement this weekend.
Human head found on Key Biscayne was that of missing South Beach swimmer, police say
Read full article: Human head found on Key Biscayne was that of missing South Beach swimmer, police sayMiami Beach police confirmed Friday afternoon that the human head that washed ashore on Key Biscayne earlier in the week belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach over the weekend.
Miami Beach commission approves partial funding for homeless services amid county dispute
Read full article: Miami Beach commission approves partial funding for homeless services amid county disputeIn a special meeting Thursday, Miami Beach commissioners approved a proposal to provide $5 million toward homeless services funding, half of what Miami-Dade County initially requested to tackle the city’s homelessness issue.
‘The way forward’: Ordinance passing would push toward plastic reduction in Miami-Dade
Read full article: ‘The way forward’: Ordinance passing would push toward plastic reduction in Miami-DadeRight now the world is pumping out a staggering 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, and much of it winds up as litter that pollutes our oceans and waterways.
Family hopes for answers as rescuers search for swimmer caught in South Beach rip current
Read full article: Family hopes for answers as rescuers search for swimmer caught in South Beach rip currentAuthorities are searching for a 19-year-old swimmer caught in rough waters while on South Beach over the weekend.
Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s license
Read full article: Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s licenseLocal 10 News has learned that unlicensed engineer Enrique Fernandez is under investigation for allegedly using his late father’s professional engineering license and forging his signature to conduct and sign off on building inspections.
‘A genuine miracle’: Victim shares survival story after falling into boat propeller
Read full article: ‘A genuine miracle’: Victim shares survival story after falling into boat propellerA Virginia man who was rescued after falling from a boat and into its propellers is speaking about the terrifying incident.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.
This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven MeinerLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner about a ruling on a question for voters on the ballot on a tax to fund homeless services.
A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 days
Read full article: A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 daysA blaming game ensued over the weekend after a hostel meant for tourists in South Beach became a temporary shelter for a group of dozens without housing who had traveled from a shelter in Miami.
‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiations
Read full article: ‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiationsCamillus House’s chief executive officer reported that city of Miami officials — and not the nonprofit organization — transported dozens of people without housing to a hostel in South Beach.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue
Read full article: TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continueRestaurant chain TGI Fridays says it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand.
Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostel
Read full article: Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostelRonald White was among the dozens of people without housing who traveled in buses from Camillus House in Miami to a hostel in Miami Beach.
Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax vote
Read full article: Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax voteA day after Miami Beach commissioners voted to rescind a question on the November ballot about authorizing a 1% food and beverage tax for homelessness — just days before the election — a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of several Miami Beach residents seeking to have their votes count.
Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballot
Read full article: Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballotEarly voters who were lined up at the Miami Beach City Hall site on Wednesday had no idea that three floors up, commissioners had just voted to cancel a question put on the ballot by a previous commission.
Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordeal
Read full article: Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordealA Wilton Manors man who says he was the victim of one of two men accused of posing as rideshare drivers in Miami Beach and robbing victims is speaking about the ordeal.
SWAT team responds to Miami Beach apartment building after man barricades himself inside unit
Read full article: SWAT team responds to Miami Beach apartment building after man barricades himself inside unitMiami Beach police officers and SWAT team members responded to an apartment building Monday night after a man barricaded himself inside a unit, and the police scene remained ongoing until early Tuesday when the man was finally detained.
TGI Fridays on Miami Beach, nearly 50 other locations shut down amid bankruptcy talks, according to report
Read full article: TGI Fridays on Miami Beach, nearly 50 other locations shut down amid bankruptcy talks, according to reportTGI Fridays on Miami Beach has closed its doors abruptly after talks of a bankruptcy filing for the restaurant chain, according to reports.
Pair wanted in $1.7 million Nashville jewelry store heist captured in Miami Beach
Read full article: Pair wanted in $1.7 million Nashville jewelry store heist captured in Miami BeachA duo sought by police in a nearly $2 million armed robbery of a Tennessee jewelry store were jailed in South Florida over the weekend after being captured at a Miami Beach hotel.
Police: 2 men posed as rideshare drivers to rob victims in Miami Beach’s Entertainment District
Read full article: Police: 2 men posed as rideshare drivers to rob victims in Miami Beach’s Entertainment DistrictMiami Beach detectives arrested two men who they said robbed multiple people while posing as rideshare drivers in the city’s Entertainment District.
Video shows teen, 19, attacking doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Read full article: Video shows teen, 19, attacking doctor at Mount Sinai Medical CenterSurveillance footage played in court Wednesday captured the moments police said a 19-year-old man assaulted his mother’s gynecologist over a week ago,
October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areas
Read full article: October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areasMiami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offer free parking, at some garages, to residents in low-lying areas.
King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South Florida
Read full article: King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South FloridaKing tides have arrived in South Florida, and if you couple that with offshore winds and rainfall, there could be serious flooding issues.
Canadian extradited to South Florida to face murder charge in Miami Beach club shooting
Read full article: Canadian extradited to South Florida to face murder charge in Miami Beach club shootingA Canadian fugitive captured by federal agents in California in August was back in South Florida to face charges in a 2023 triple shooting at a Miami Beach nightclub that left a man dead.
Police: 19-year-old arrested after beating up Miami Beach doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Read full article: Police: 19-year-old arrested after beating up Miami Beach doctor at Mount Sinai Medical CenterA 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was captured on surveillance video beating up an OB-GYN doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, authorities said.
Man accused of stabbing victim near South Beach nightclub
Read full article: Man accused of stabbing victim near South Beach nightclubA night out in South Beach took a violent turn early Friday morning, leaving one man hospitalized with severe injuries and another in police custody following a stabbing near a popular nightclub, authorities confirmed Monday.
Man accused of attacking, raping woman walking near Lincoln Road
Read full article: Man accused of attacking, raping woman walking near Lincoln RoadPolice arrested a 26-year-old homeless man on Friday after accusing him of attacking a woman, then raping her at knifepoint near Lincoln Road on South Beach the day prior.
Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthens
Read full article: Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthensAs Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, Miami Beach residents and tourists are feeling the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.
From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high water
Read full article: From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high waterDespite Hurricane Milton still being in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, residents and business owners in some parts of Miami-Dade County were already dealing with high water — and preparing for even more flooding.
Police: Suspect who led police on chase in Miami-Dade re-arrested after removing ankle monitor
Read full article: Police: Suspect who led police on chase in Miami-Dade re-arrested after removing ankle monitorA suspect accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in Miami-Dade County in August was re-arrested Thursday after removing his ankle monitor, authorities confirmed.
Man describes case of ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ in South Beach
Read full article: Man describes case of ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ in South BeachRecords show a man told Miami Beach police officers that he was afraid of Fatima Lawrence. He was dealing with a case of “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” in South Beach.
‘Welcome to America, b----’: Man accused of robbing UK tourist at knifepoint in Miami Beach
Read full article: ‘Welcome to America, b----’: Man accused of robbing UK tourist at knifepoint in Miami BeachA night of partying in Miami Beach took a dangerous turn for a UK tourist when an argument escalated into a robbery, leaving the victim without his cellphone and the suspect behind bars, police confirmed Tuesday.
Cities look for solutions ahead of homeless camping ban: ‘We do not want to put people in jail’
Read full article: Cities look for solutions ahead of homeless camping ban: ‘We do not want to put people in jail’A new law centered on homelessness is going into effect here in Florida on Tuesday. It prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks. South Florida cities are now working to implement the law.
It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Read full article: It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincideJudaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday
Read full article: Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect TuesdayIn March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.
‘It’s windy’: Outer bands of Helene move into Broward, Miami-Dade
Read full article: ‘It’s windy’: Outer bands of Helene move into Broward, Miami-DadeGusting winds and choppy conditions on the water were some of the effects Miami-Dade and Broward counties saw from the bands of Hurricane Helene Thursday. The conditions were expected to persist for another day or so.
Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, Spain
Read full article: Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, SpainA 39-year-old man in Miami-Dade County stands accused Wednesday of money laundering millions as part of a scheme with links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, and Spain.
South Florida prepares for statewide homeless sleeping ban: ‘It’s breathing down our necks’
Read full article: South Florida prepares for statewide homeless sleeping ban: ‘It’s breathing down our necks’A new state law that bans homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces is set to take effect Tuesday. South Florida cities and counties are preparing for the change.
Police: Woman arrested after attempted robbery led to assault on officers in South Beach
Read full article: Police: Woman arrested after attempted robbery led to assault on officers in South BeachA violent attempted robbery on South Beach ended in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who allegedly assaulted multiple police officers while resisting arrest on Saturday night, authorities confirmed Monday.
Here is where Miami appears in the indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Read full article: Here is where Miami appears in the indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsThe feds mentioned Miami twice in the recent indictment against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accused of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegations shocked no one, party attendees tell Local 10
Read full article: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegations shocked no one, party attendees tell Local 10On Friday, Local 10 News spoke with several people who attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' infamous parties, who said they were not surprised by the allegations against the music mogul.