Crime

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Sports Gilbert Arenas Arrested For Alleged Role In Operating An Illegal Gambling Business The indictment alleges that Gilbert Arenas rented out his mansion to host high-stakes card games from September 2021 to July 2022. By Cole Blake July 30, 2025
Sports Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Dismissed After Negotiations With Sexual Assault Accuser There aren't many details about Shannon Sharpe's settlement in this sexual assault lawsuit, whose plaintiff did not attend a recent hearing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025
Music Lil Durk's Lyrics Reportedly Removed From Trial Thanks To New Indictment Lil Durk's family previously issued a statement opposing the government's references to, and acquisitions of, the rapper's lyrics. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 03, 2025
Sports Shannon Sharpe Accused Of Raping His Ex Girlfriend And Threatening To "Ruin" Her This is a separate case to Shannon Sharpe's bombshell $50 million lawsuit from an anonymous woman alleging sexual assault. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2025
Music R Kelly's Alleged Victim Has No Sympathy For His Murder Plot Claims R Kelly previously alleged that prison staff were trying to kill him after he suffered an overdose while behind bars. By Cole Blake June 19, 2025
Music Judge Mathis Thinks Kanye West And Diddy's Other Friends Should Support Puff At Trial Judge Mathis made it clear he doesn't think people should support Diddy's alleged actions. But if they do, they might as well comfort him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2025
Music Kay Flock Shows Off Ripped Physique In New Prison Photos Kay Flock is looking healthy. By Alexander Cole March 22, 2024
Music Sukihana Arrested In Florida On Drug Charges: Details This is an initial report with not a lot of details on the matter, but Sukihana was apparently arrested in South Florida on Thursday afternoon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2024
Life Yungeen Ace Arrested For Gun Possession, Mugshot Surfaces Online Yungeen's first court appearance was on Tuesday (April 16th) afternoon. By Hayley Hynes April 16, 2024
Crime What Is "Megan's Law"?: The Tragic Story Of Megan Kanka "Megan's Law" was introduced after the tragic murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka in 1994. By Aron A. January 30, 2024
Crime Young Thug Trial: Lead Prosecutor Will Remain On The Case After Judge's New Ruling The judge once again ruled in favor of the prosecution. By Lavender Alexandria April 04, 2024
Pop Culture G. Dep's Prison Release Comes After 13 Years Behind Bars: Video The former Bad Boy artist used his sentence for good, even obtaining an associates degree in Liberal Arts. By Hayley Hynes April 04, 2024