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Crime Prosecutors Deem R. Kelly A "Predator" As Brooklyn Trial Begins After decades of accusations, the R&B singer is facing his second trial related to his alleged sexual abuse crimes against minors. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Pop Culture Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22.5 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd Derek Chauvin will serve the next 270 months behind bars for his role in George Floyd's death. By Kevin Goddard June 25, 2021
Sports Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: Report His agent reportedly stated that Bauer engaged in rough consensual sex with his accuser & will fight these allegations "to the fullest extent of the law." By Erika Marie June 30, 2021
Music Tupac Murder Suspect Keefe D Verbally Attacks Prosecution In Court The suspect lashed out. By Elias Andrews July 23, 2024
Pop Culture Doja Cat Receives Death Threat After Tinychat Bullying Accusations: Report In past years, the "Say So" singer was called out for allegedly acting racist in online spaces, though she denied any such behaviour. By Hayley Hynes December 31, 2022
Crime Young Thug's Attorney Files Motion To Dismiss Lyrics In RICO Case Young Thug's trial is set to begin in January 2023. By Aron A. November 30, 2022
Pop Culture Young Thug's Alleged Courtroom Drug Deal Video Has Twitter Questioning Everything Thugger's attorney, Keith Adams, claims that the rapper was unaware of his co-defendants plans. By Hayley Hynes January 20, 2023
Music Soulja Boy's Baby Mama Tracked Down Blueface To Deliver Lawsuit Ahead Of His Arrest Jackilyn Martinez is suing Blueface for accusing her of sleeping with him the day before her baby shower. By Caroline Fisher February 15, 2024
Crime Kanye West Won't Face Charges For Allegedly Punching Fan Yeezy's off the hook. By Aron A. August 23, 2022
Music Young Thug Trial: Judge Trolls Prosecution In YSL RICO Trial Over "Chasing That Money" Caption Judge Paige Whitaker is working through various evidentiary issues in the Young Thug trial. By Cole Blake October 09, 2024
Music Diddy's Kids Call Out New Kim Porter Book For Spreading "False Rumors" They are fed up with the lies. By Elias Andrews September 24, 2024
Crime Derek Chauvin Reportedly Receiving Checks Similar To Suicide Watch Derek Chauvin is being checked on every 15 minutes while in jail. By Alexander Cole May 31, 2020