Crime

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Pop Culture Stephen Jackson Criticizes Al Sharpton's Tyre Nichols Eulogy: "All For Political Gain" Sharpton delivered Tyre's eulogy at the 29-year-old's funeral, but Jackson called out the Rev as well as attorney Ben Crump. By Erika Marie February 01, 2023
Crime SleazyWorld Go Investigated For Weapons Possession: Report SleazyWorld Go is being investigated for weapons possession. By Cole Blake February 01, 2023
Crime Fredo Bang Explains How He Avoided Cooperating In YNW Melly Case Fredo Bang says he feels he expects prosecutors in the YNW Melly case to bother him until the trial's over. By Aron A. February 01, 2023
Music T.I. Says Young Thug "Expresses Gratitude" More Than His Own Artists T.I. continues to advocate for Thugger, telling "Drink Champs" that Young Thug is more appreciative of his help than artists on his label. By Erika Marie February 01, 2023
Crime 3 Michigan Rappers Have Been Missing For 10 Days After Performance Is Canceled Detroit police are investing the disappearance of Armani Kelly, 28, Dante Wicker, 31, and Montoya Givens, 31. By Aron A. February 01, 2023
Crime Marilyn Manson Sued For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor In 1990s: Report A woman claims she was 16 when Manson forced himself on her as his band members watched. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Crime R. Kelly’s Rep Responds After Prosecutor Drops Sex Abuse Charges R. Kelly's rep says he's "fighting for his life" after the prosecutor announced that she's dropping sexual abuse charges against the singer. By Aron A. January 31, 2023
Pop Culture Ashton Kutcher Hopes Danny Masterson "Is Found Innocent" Of Rape The actor speaks on his longtime friend's rape charges and trial. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Pop Culture Rich Dollaz Defends Daughter, Says She Shot Ex Because She Was Scared Ashley Trowers had a restraining order against the father of her child, and when he showed up at her job, she shot him. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Music XXXTENTACION Murder Trial To Begin This Week While jury selection is still underway, three of four initial codefendants will stand trial starting sometime this week. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2023
Pop Culture R. Kelly Cases: Chicago Prosecutor Drops Sex Abuse Charges In State Case While the cost was a factor in the prosecutor's decision, she also believes that justice was served with two convictions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 30, 2023
Pop Culture Donald Trump & Stormy Daniels: Manhattan DA Launches Grand Jury Probe Regarding Hush Money New reports reveal that NYC prosecutors are working towards indicting the former POTUS. By Hayley Hynes January 30, 2023