Crime

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Crime Suspect Whose Mugshot Was Edited By Police Will Avoid Prison Time A suspect whose mugshot was altered by police will avoid prison time. By Cole Blake July 16, 2021
Crime Suspect Arrested In Shooting At 2 Chainz' Members Only Lounge A suspect has been arrested for the October 2020 shooting at 2 Chainz’s Members Only lounge. By Cole Blake July 16, 2021
TV Remy Ma Hosts Series "My True Crime Story" & VH1 Drops Trailer The series will highlight tales of criminal activity and injustice, told by those who lived it firsthand. By Erika Marie July 15, 2021
Gossip Lil Durk & India Royale Engaged In Shootout With Home Intruders On Sunday: Report Both Lil Durk and India Royale reportedly discharged their firearms after unidentified individuals invaded their home. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2021
Crime Charges Against Chicago Rapper Bandman Kevo Dropped Bandman Kevo says the charges from his recent arrest in Miami have been dropped. By Cole Blake July 15, 2021
Music Two Swedish Rappers Jailed For Kidnapping Rival Artist In Criminal Network Shakedown Swedish rappers Yasin and HAVAL were among 27 other people convicted for their involvement in a criminal network. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2021
Crime 9lokkNine Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft, Weapons Charges: Report In the last year and a half, the Orlando rapper has been arrested hit with several charges related to weapons and attempted murder. By Erika Marie July 14, 2021
Pop Culture Jussie Smollett Faces Renewed Charges, Calls Case A "Dog & Pony Show": Report The "Empire" actor returned to court to maintain his innocence regarding the alleged 2019 hate crime attack that the Osundairo brothers called a hoax. By Erika Marie July 14, 2021
Relationships Harvey Weinstein & Georgina Chapman Divorce Finalized Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife began the divorce proceedings back in 2017. By Taya Coates July 14, 2021
Sports NFL Free Agent Richard Sherman Arrested In Seattle For Burglary Domestic Violence; Denied Bail The 33-year-old cornerback has yet to be signed to a team for the upcoming NFL season. By EJ Panaligan July 14, 2021
Music Fivio Foreign Released From Jail, Shares Statement Fivio Foreign is a free man! By Alex Zidel July 14, 2021
Politics Florida Doctor Pinned As Mastermind In Haitian President Assassination The man has been taken into custody by Haitian police. By Yoni Yardeni July 13, 2021