Lady Gaga's dog kidnapper has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

The man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker and stole her French bulldogs last year has taken a plea deal and been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

The Lady Gaga connection was a coincidence, authorities have said. The motive was the value of the French bulldogs, a breed that can run into the thousands of dollars, and detectives do not believe the thieves knew the dogs belonged to the musician.

James Howard Jackson, one of three men and two accomplices who participated in the violent robbery, pleaded no contest to one count of attempted murder, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Jackson and others drove around Hollywood, the city of West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley on February 24, 2021 "looking for French bulldogs," prosecutors said previously.

They found Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, with the pop star's three pets.

Jackson shot Fischer during the robbery.

Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker gets 21 years in prison https://t.co/vgEiRmK1Ne pic.twitter.com/nReHeXsOpG

— New York Post (@nypost) December 5, 2022

Jackson also admitted the allegation of inflicting great bodily injury, the DA's office said. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison.

"The plea agreement holds Mr. Jackson accountable for perpetrating a cold-hearted violent act and provides justice for our victim," the office said in a statement on Monday.

Fischer was seriously wounded in the attack and addressed the court to give an impact statement, which he posted on Instagram.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s nearing two years since I was taking Asia, Koji and Gustav out for an evening stroll when in an instant I suddenly found myself fighting with everything I had to protect those dogs from being stolen,” he said. 

“But it wasn’t enough: I was beaten, strangled, shot and left to die, bleeding out on a sidewalk and gasping for my life. And Koji and Gustav were gone.”

As a result of the attack, Fischer experienced multiple lung collapses, surgery and the partial removal of one lung. He continues to undergo physical therapy in a bid to regain full movement and sensation in his shoulder, chest and hand.

He finished his statement by turning Jackson in court and said: “My hope for you is the same for me – to live a life of purpose and grow from what happened that night.”

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Days after we were given our first look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's docu-series, Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Harry & Meghan ahead of its release this week.

The six-part series will give the world a behind-the-scenes look at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's love story and decision to step back from royal duties.

The latest trailer, which revealed volume one of the series will be released on December 8, appears to offer more insight into the couple's decision to step down from their working royal roles, as well as the toll placed on women marrying into the royal family. 

"It's really hard to look back on it now and go, 'What on earth happened?'" Harry says in the trailer.

"It’s a dirty game," he continues. "The pain and suffering of women marrying into this institution is a feeding frenzy."

Meghan adds, "I realised they’re never going to protect you."

Harry & Meghan. A Netflix Global Event.
Volume I: December 8
Volume II: December 15 pic.twitter.com/WpFzVEC7Yx

— Netflix (@netflix) December 5, 2022

The trailer also features more behind-the-scene images and footage of the couple, including a clip of Meghan pregnant with the couple’s second child, Lilibet. 

"No one knows the full truth," Harry concludes the video. "We know the full truth."

Brittany Higgins partner, David Sharaz, has accused Linda Reynolds of leaking the million dollar compensation claim against her. 

Lawyers for Higgins earlier confirmed they are pursuing a civil claim against senators Michaelia Cash and Linda Reynolds, who Higgins worked for between 2019 and 2021.

Media reports suggested the claim could reach $3 million, with news.com.au reporting it includes $2.5 million for future economic loss, past economic loss, general damages of future assistance with at-home care and past and future out-of-pocket expenses of a further $150,000. 

Reports of the $3 million amount has since prompted claims that confidential information has been leaked. 

In a post on Twitter, Sharaz accused the former defence minister of "leaking privileged information to the paper while Britt’s fragile in a clinic".

"First Linda sent her husband in to watch (an alleged) victim’s cross-examination and was texting the defence team tips. Now she’s leaking privileged information to the paper while Britt’s fragile in a clinic," he wrote. 

"When will the bullying end @lindareynoldswa?"

First Linda sent her husband in to watch a victim’s cross-examination and was texting the defence team tips.

Now she’s leaking privileged information to the paper while Britt’s fragile in a clinic.

When will the bullying end @lindareynoldswa? https://t.co/gbThELL7dA

— David Sharaz (@SharazDavid) December 4, 2022

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According to court documents revealed yesterday, Heard has filed for an appeal, seeking a reversal of the verdict or an entirely new trial.

In June, a US jury found Heard defamed Depp, who denied abusing his ex-wife and was awarded $15m in compensatory and punitive damages. Heard won one of three counter-claims against the actor and was awarded $2m in compensatory damages.

Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp's US libel win ruling https://t.co/g7bSgOSqSl

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 5, 2022

In her appeal request, Heard said the five-week trial was stacked against her unfairly.

She has argued that the exclusion of therapy notes in which she reported being abused resulted in an unfair trial. 

As her lawyer said in the court documents: “This case also should never have gone to trial because another court had already concluded that Depp abused Heard on multiple occasions. After Depp filed this case, the United Kingdom High Court of Justice ruled in a separate defamation action brought by Depp that Heard’s abuse allegations were true.”

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