Crime

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Crime Jay Electronica Vents About Crime & Race In America Jay Electronica says that "we live in a criminal nation, founded by rapists, mass murders and robbers." By Rose Lilah December 08, 2014
Society White Woman Charged With Hate Crime For "Spanish Privilege" Rant On Facebook Live A 48-year-old woman live-streamed herself tailgating a Hispanic woman's car while spewing racist invective. She has been charged with a hate crime and is being held on $500,000 bail. By Angus Walker January 12, 2017
Crime R. Kelly Accused Of Keeping Secret Bank Account With $1.2 Million R. Kelly has reportedly been hiding $1.2 million from the feds under a secret bank account, filed under "SomeBrotherLuv LLC." By Alex Zidel August 13, 2020
Crime Blac Youngta Arrested On Felony Weapon Charge In Houston: Report Free Blac Youngsta. By Kevin Goddard September 26, 2019
Crime Dr. Amie Harwick's Killer Charged With Murder Dr. Amie Harwick's alleged killer has been arrested and charged with murder with the possibility of the death penalty. By Mitch Findlay February 20, 2020
Music Jay-Z Sexual Assault Accuser Begs To Keep Identity Secret, Citing Potential "Psychological Harm" Jay-Z is continuing his defamation lawsuit after a sexual assault allegation against him in late 2024. His accuser hopes to stay anonymous. By Devin Morton September 07, 2025
Music Judge Cites Future To Rule Lyrics Can’t Be Used In Jam Master Jay Trial The Jam Master Jay trial will continue on without the use of lyrics in court. By Cole Blake January 31, 2024
Music Diddy's Ex, Gina Huynh, Says She Won't Fear For Her Safety If He Is Found Not Guilty The jury in Diddy's highly-publicized criminal trial began the process of deliberating the case in court on Monday. By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Music Chris Brown Gets Lawsuit For Alleged Assault Dismissed, But There's A Catch Chris Brown is getting a big break in his current legal predicament amid the success of his "Breezy Bowl XX" world tour. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2025
Music R Kelly Reportedly Seeks Presidential Pardon From Donald Trump Amid Alleged Prison Murder Plot R Kelly's lawyers reportedly filed an emergency motion to release him from prison due to an alleged murder plot against him behind bars. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Boosie Badazz Reacts To Yung Miami’s Alleged Role In Diddy’s Trial Boosie Badazz has been an outspoken voice in support of Diddy, especially after trial testimonies indicated jealousy towards Yung Miami. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 13, 2025
Music Diddy's Prosecutors Accuse Him Of Coercing Witnesses And Manipulating Public Narrative Federal authorities are skeptical of Sean Combs' moves as of late. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 16, 2024