Crime

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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
Pop Culture Brian Laundrie's Sister Says She's Losing Him, Her Parents, & Gabby Petito Brian Laundrie's sister spoke to protestors outside of her house on Monday, where she sent a message to Gabby Petito's father and claimed she hasn't heard from Brian or her parents in weeks. By Alex Zidel October 05, 2021
Crime Boko Haram Kidnaps Over 300 Nigerian Schoolboys The terrorist organization claims responsibility for kidnapping hundreds of students in one of the group's largest attacks in years. By Faysia Green December 15, 2020
Crime Bay Area Woman Leaves "Go Back To Your Land" Note At Homes Of Minorities A woman left xenophobic letters outside the homes of people of color in the Bay Area. By Cole Blake May 23, 2020
Crime Officer Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Has History Of Conduct Complaints The Atlanta Police Department has released Garrett Rolfe's disciplinary record, revealing a lengthy history of conduct complaints. By Noah John June 16, 2020
Crime Harvey Weinstein Reportedly "Doing Well" After Contracting Coronavirus Harvey Weinstein is reportedly "doing well" in isolation at a prison facility in upstate New York, after testing positive for coronavirus this past weekend. By Lynn S. March 26, 2020
Crime George Floyd Murder Trial: Potential Jurors Receive Questionnaire The jury selection process for the George Floyd murder case begins. By Aron A. December 22, 2020
Crime Suspects In Young Dolph Memorial Shooting Identified & Charged The Memphis Police Department has revealed the identities of the three suspects in the shooting near Young Dolph's memorial, as well as their charges. By Joshua Robinson November 19, 2021
Pop Culture Young Dolph's Murder Investigation Continues As 2 New Persons Of Interest Are Named Authorities have asked for help in locating two 26-year-olds – Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor – who may have more information about Dolph's death. By Hayley Hynes February 20, 2022
Life Woman Who Smacked & Spit On Unmasked Passenger On Delta Flight Detained By FBI The woman had her mask on her chin while yelling at a man for taking his off to eat. By Hayley Hynes December 26, 2021
Pop Culture R. Kelly Hires Bill Cosby’s Former Attorney To Help Challenge Racketeering Conviction: Report High-profile New York attorney Jennifer Bonjean helped get Bill Cosby out of prison earlier this year. By Hayley Hynes October 29, 2021
Music YNW Melly Achieves Small Victories In Trial Over Use Of Evidence The rapper and his legal team heard some good news on his trial's fourth day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2023