Priscilla DeGregory

Priscilla DeGregory

About the Author

Priscilla DeGregory covers civil cases in New York and around the country. She has covered a slew of high-profile cases over her career, such as the bombshell defamation battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Virginia and the lawsuits filed against Jeffrey Epstein by his victims. An avid cyclist and runner, Priscilla went to the University of Massachusetts, at Boston where she earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in International Relations.

The Archive

LI man awarded nearly $2M after having part of his thumb chopped off by his BMW's 'soft close' door

A Brooklyn jury ruled in favor of a man who had part of his thumb chopped off by the motorized so-called “soft close” door of his dream car in 2016...

Inside the allure of alleged murderer Karen Read: Cover-up, corruption and a controversial blogger

Karen Read's murder trial for allegedly killing her cop boyfriend has galvanized a cult following -- with fans saying she's a symbol for fighting corruption.

Karen Read supporters are so obsessed with her murder trial they're staring at live video feed of court ceiling fan during deliberation

"Number 1 fan," read a post from @FreeKarenRead, featuring a screenshot of the courtroom view.

Feds seeking new Trump gag order list slew of ex-prez's statements they say led to threats against them

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s Florida documents case have listed a slew of public statements by the former president that they say led to threats against them, the FBI and court...

The 8 most memorable moments from Karen Read trial over alleged murder of Boston cop boyfriend

As a jury is deliberating the fate of Karen Read -- who is accused of murdering her cop boyfriend -- here is a recap of some of the most memorable...

Judge slams Karen Read for smirking at her as she awaits fate in murder trial: 'This is funny? We're done'

Karen Read was slapped down by a Massachusetts judge Wednesday for seemingly making a face during a discussion over key documents — as the jury continued to deliberate her fate...

Karen Read's lawyer claims murder trial for death of cop boyfriend is an elaborate frame-up

But prosecutor Adam Lally, during his closing, said four witnesses testified at trial that Read told first responders, "I hit him, I hit him, I hit him, I hit him."

Man claims he was paralyzed from riding 'violent, rough' old wooden roller coaster: lawsuit

“The allegation is that he gets on fine and then gets off as a quadriplegic,” the couple's lawyer, Morgan Martin, said.

Hunter Biden's lawyers officially seek new trial after gun conviction

Hunter Biden's lawyers officially filed for a new trial based on a technicality, following the first son's conviction for illegally owning a gun while hooked on drugs.

Ex-NYPD officer admits she shot ex-girlfriend and killed her new lover in ambush attack

An ex-NYPD cop took a guilty plea over the fatal shooting of her ex-girlfriend's new lover and has agreed to as much as 27 years behind bars at her sentencing.

Opponents of congestion pricing dealt blow in lawsuit, but plan remains halted by Gov. Hochul

Opponents of New York's congestion pricing were dealt a blow by a federal judge -- but the plan is still on pause after Gov. Hochul stepped in.

Justin Theroux’s years-long NYC apartment building legal saga in limbo after 'nuisance' neighbor dies

Justin Theroux’ years-long legal saga with his Manhattan neighbor has been thrown into limbo after the downstairs resident died last month, court papers show.

Trump's lawyers mock Georgia DA Fani Willis' bid to toss his appeal as 'Hail Mary'

Donald Trump's lawyers say prosecutor Fani Willis' bid to toss Trump's appeal seeking to boot her from his Georgia election fraud case is a "hail mary."

Alec Baldwin fired blank at crew member before fatal 'Rust' shooting: prosecutors

Alec Baldwin once fired a blank at a crew member on the set of "Rust," prosecutors alleged, as they accused the actor of being reckless with guns while filming.

Timberlake will likely get slap on the wrist in DWI case - and not because of his fame: expert

Justin Timberlake is likely to get a slap on the wrist if he's convicted of drunk driving, but not because he's a celebrity, an expert told The Post.

Bankruptcy judge warns Rudy Giuliani he has 'reasons to be extremely concerned' in ominous hearing

A federal judge Monday said he has reason to be "extremely concerned" with Rudy Giuliani's alleged lack of compliance in his bankruptcy case.

Hunter Biden files motion for new trial in federal gun case — then mysteriously cancels it seconds later

Hunter Biden's lawyers asked the judge for a new trial following his conviction last week on charges he lied about his drug use when he bought a gun — only...

Alex Jones ordered to liquidate assets to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook judgment with Infowars' future in limbo

A judge ordered the liquidation of Alex Jones′ personal assets -- but is still deciding on his company’s bankruptcy case, which threatens to shutter Infowars.

Rudy Giuliani misusing money meant for bankruptcy case to pay salaries of 'girlfriend,' her daughter: creditors

Rudy Giuliani is misusing money meant for his bankruptcy case to pay the salaries of his girlfriend and his girlfriend's daughter, new court papers allege.

Fani Willis asks Georgia appeals court to toss Trump's bid to oust her

The former president are asking the Georgia Court of Appeals to have the embattled Atlanta prosecutor kicked off the case over her romance with Wade, on grounds she had an...