Nancy Dillon

Senior Reporter

Nancy Dillon is a Senior Reporter at Rolling Stone, primarily covering the intersection of entertainment and the civil and criminal justice systems. She previously spent two decades as a Staff Writer at the New York Daily News, where she traveled to Baghdad as a national reporter in 2005 and worked as the West Coast Bureau Chief from 2007 until 2021.

Priscilla Presley Describes 'Extensive' Scheme Behind Alleged Elder Abuse

“I was completely isolated from my other advisors," Presley says in a sworn statement
- 'Far-Reaching'
- By
  Nancy Dillon
All Time Low Drops Libel Lawsuit But Says Probe Found 'Smear Campaign'

“All Time Low has chosen to handle the matter privately and protect the identities of those behind [their chief accuser], instead of pursuing further litigation," the band's lawyer said in a statement
- EXCLUSIVE
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Lil Durk Facing Two More Felonies in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot

The Grammy-winning rapper allegedly tried to flee to Italy as first charges related to slaying of rival rapper's cousin were unsealed
- COURTS and CRIME
- By
  Nancy Dillon
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Judge 'Inclined' to Crown Mariah Carey Victor in Christmas Carol War

A judge said she was leaning toward dismissal of a lawsuit claiming Carey's hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" infringes on an older song with the same name
- Holiday Clash
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Dr. Dre Gets Restraining Order Dropped in Win Against Therapist

The psychotherapist who's still suing Dr. Dre for alleged harassment lost his bid Tuesday to retain the related stay-away order previously granted on a temporary basis
- 'hereby dissolved'
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Russell Simmons' Rape Accuser Blasts Claim He's 'Retired' in Indonesia

Simmons claims he can't be sued. The Jane Doe alleges he's "running from the court’s jurisdiction to avoid taking accountability for his actions"
- Courts and Crime
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Sean Combs Urges Court to Issue Gag Order: 'It's Impossible to Have a Fair Trial'

The mogul's team re-upped their request after an alleged grand jury witness claimed to possess incriminating sexual videos of Combs
- COURTS AND CRIME
- By
  Cheyenne Roundtree and Nancy Dillon
Young Thug YSL Trial Plea: 5 Times Lawyer Blasted 'Offensive' Prosecution

“The fact that the state has put in Mr. Williams lyrics is offensive,” defense lawyer Brian Steel said at the plea hearing that led to Young Thug’s release on probation
- YSL TRIAL
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Young Thug Released From Jail After Pleading Out of RICO Case

Young Thug pleaded "no contest" to his top gang and racketeering charges Thursday and was released from jail after more than two years behind bars
- YSL Trial
- By
  Nancy Dillon
Diddy Prosecutors Voice ‘Serious Concerns About Victim Safety,' Deny Leaking Cassie Assault Video

"The government is continuing to investigate who had access to and may have obtained the video," prosecutors wrote in a new filing
- Courts and Crime
- By
  Nancy Dillon and Cheyenne Roundtree

Nancy Dillon

Senior Reporter

Priscilla Presley Describes 'Extensive' Scheme Behind Alleged Elder Abuse

All Time Low Drops Libel Lawsuit But Says Probe Found 'Smear Campaign'

Lil Durk Facing Two More Felonies in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot

Judge 'Inclined' to Crown Mariah Carey Victor in Christmas Carol War

Dr. Dre Gets Restraining Order Dropped in Win Against Therapist

Russell Simmons' Rape Accuser Blasts Claim He's 'Retired' in Indonesia

Sean Combs Urges Court to Issue Gag Order: 'It's Impossible to Have a Fair Trial'

Young Thug YSL Trial Plea: 5 Times Lawyer Blasted 'Offensive' Prosecution

Young Thug Released From Jail After Pleading Out of RICO Case

Diddy Prosecutors Voice ‘Serious Concerns About Victim Safety,' Deny Leaking Cassie Assault Video

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