Where there's a high-profile kerfuffle, there's Gloria Allred at the ready to throw in her two cents' worth when it comes to injustice and the human condition. The controversy surrounding transgendered celeb offspring Chaz Bono's upcoming participation as a male tango and cha cha partner on TV's "Dancing With the Stars" has now proven no exception to the Allred rule. more ›

A San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff who is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl will appear in a San Bernadino court tomorrow, according to a statement released by the girl's lawyer, superstar attorney Gloria Allred. Nathan Gastineau, 30, is accused of lewd acts and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. The girl, who was 16 at the time, was part of the Explorers program, which was designed to introduce young people to careers in law enforcement. more ›

It took less than 24 hours after going public with his story for California Department of Corrections (CDCR) Officer Andrew Johnson to have a key decision made for him reversed. Johnson had requested permission to march in Sunday's West Hollywood Gay Pride parade in his uniform, but was denied. After filing a charge of discrimination based on sexual orientation against the CDCR, Johnson has been granted permission to take part in the event, in uniform. more ›

A homosexual law enforcement officer says he was denied permission to march in the upcoming Gay Pride Parade in West Hollywood while wearing his uniform. He was told by his employer, an as-yet unidentified law enforcement agency, in writing, that "his marching in uniform would bring 'discredit' to his governmental employer," according to a release issued by the office of the cop's new legal representation. more ›

Even Hollywood's been breached by the midterm elections! Gloria Allred, apparently bored with muckraking the governor's race, has her sights set on Conviction, the new Hilary Swank film where the actress goes from low-life to lawyer to defend her brother from a murder rap. Go rattle your own saber at Inside Job, the Wall Street corruption doc in limited release at the Landmark. Propositions 20 & 27 aim to change the process of redistricting - what a perfect time for a cinematic primer on Gerrymandering! LAist's own Farley Elliott reviewed Gerrymandering earlier this week. His conclusion? The film "very smartly peeks open the heavy lid of political dullness", but it often "lacks a clear message". This critique cannot be applied to I Want Your Money, whose trailer boasts Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, Fox News clips and a cartoon boxing match pitting Obama against Reagan. more ›

In a brief statement this afternoon, high-profile attorney Gloria Allred, a staunch supporter of equal rights, entered the conversation about the recent controversy, in which an unidentified associate of Brown called gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman a "whore." more ›

High-profile Attorney Gloria Allred held her third press conference about the recent Meg Whitman controversy from her Los Angeles office this week. This time it was to let Nicky Diaz Santillan, the ex-housekeeper for Republican gubernatorial candidate and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, speak out and let the world know that she's not a puppet. more ›

What's black and white and Allred all over? More news about Meg Whitman's possible scandal! Addressing the continuing controversy over her illegal work status and reported mistreatment, Nicky Diaz Santillan, the former housekeeper of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman will hold another news conference today at 11 a.m. in attorney Gloria Allred's Los Angeles office. more ›

The Meg Whitman campaign today gathered a handful of leaders from around California to speak out against Democratic candidate Jerry Brown and Gloria Allred regarding the drama about an alleged hiring of an illegal immigrant. "These manufactured scandals are what's wrong with politics today..." more ›

The ball is now back in attorney Gloria Allred's court. Dr. Griff Harsh, the husband of Republican gubernatorial candidate and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, this afternoon released a statement regarding today's allegation that he knew their housekeeper was an illegal immigrant for at least seven years. more ›

Gloria Allred showed this afternoon in a press conference what she said is proof that Meg Whitman and her husband knew that they were employing an illegal immigrant years. And if Whitman denies it, she is ready with even more proof, Allred said...... more ›

Allegations of unknown explosiveness are expected at 11 a.m. today when Meg Whitman's former maid, with the assistance of Gloria Allred, hold a press conference about the California gubernatorial candidate and one-time eBay CEO. High-profile attorney Gloria Allred recently represented the ex-girlfriend of Illinois lieutenant gubernatorial Democratic candidate Scott Lee Cohen. more ›

High-profile litigator Gloria Allred went on the Today Show this morning to publicly respond to OctoMom Nadya Suleman's recent actions. Allred says the mother of 14 "only cares about her babies when the cameras are rolling," according to the OC Register. Allred also reveals that "there have been two intruders on two different nights at the La Habra home since Nadya moved in only a week ago, raising legitimate fears of baby abductions." She added that Suleman asked one of the nannies to make the 911 call "because she was concerned she had done too many 911 calls,” herself. more ›

The non-profit group Angels in Waiting thought they had an offer "OctoMom" Nadya Suleman couldn't refuse: "round-the-clock nursing care to her 14 children, while allowing her entire family to live in a home together," according to the Press-Telegram. more ›

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A little slice of life in Los Angeles. Here's the well-known Attorney Gloria Allred, left, yelling at anti-gay protesters at the gay pride parade on Sunday. Moments later, she realized LAist Featured Photos contributor discarted and his hefty camera pointed at her... more ›