Crime

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Crime Derek Chauvin Trial: Prosecution Makes Closing Argument Prosecutor Steve Schleicher said Derek Chauvin "had to know" he killed George Floyd. By Aron A. April 19, 2021
Music Bobby Shmurda Explains The Deal He Took For Rowdy Rebel To Get Less Prison Time Bobby Shmurda famously agreed to a longer prison sentence so his friend Rowdy Rebel could get out sooner. By Alex Zidel April 19, 2021
Crime 3 Dead In Austin Shooting Spree Near Busy Shopping Center A manhunt for the suspect is currently underway. By Madusa S. April 18, 2021
Pop Culture Shooting In Kenosha County Tavern Leaves 3 People Dead & 2 Injured The gunman opened fire in the crowded bar early Sunday morning. By Madusa S. April 18, 2021
Crime Lil Durk's Smurkchella Ends In Gunfire, One Woman Injured: Report A woman was injured after shots were fired at Lil Durk's "Smurkchella" concert in Arizona. By Aron A. April 18, 2021
Crime Memphis Rapper Mendenhall Mendenhall 2x Killed In Front Of Gas Station: Report Authorities say he was in the wrong place at the wrong time as a man fired shots at another person who stole his car. By Erika Marie April 17, 2021
Crime NBA YoungBoy Pleads Not Guilty To Charges, Trial Date Set: Report The Lousiana rapper is fighting his latest gun possession charges. By Erika Marie April 16, 2021
Crime FedEx Shooter Brandon Scott Hole Kills 8 Before Committing Suicide: Report In this latest mass shooting plaguing America, the suspect, who the FBI was warned about, reportedly took his own life before police could intervene. By Erika Marie April 16, 2021
Pop Culture Simon & Schuster Refuses To Distribute Louisville Cop's Breonna Taylor Tell-All Simon & Schuster has "decided not be involved in the distribution" of Louisville police officer Jonathan Mattingly's book, "The Fight For Truth: The Inside Story Behind the Breonna Taylor Tragedy." By Joshua Robinson April 16, 2021
Gossip YNW Melly's Manager Addresses Rumors He Turned Over Evidence Against The Rapper YNW Melly's manager addresses rumors that he set up the rapper to get arrested. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2021
Crime Chicago Police Shoot & Kill 13-Year-Old Boy With His Hands Up In Bodycam Footage The police have released bodycam footage after claiming Adam Toledo was holding a handgun, which is not visible in the video. By hnhh April 16, 2021
Pop Culture Fyre Festival Reaches $2 Million Settlement In Class-Action Lawsuit: Report The 277 ticket holders of the faux festival will divide the case evenly. By Erika Marie April 15, 2021