Crime

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Crime Former D.A. Jackie Johnson Accused Of Showing Favor To Ahmaud Arbery Suspects: Report Jacquelyn Lee Johnson admitted that she knew the McMichaels for decades and is accused of using her position to hinder their arrests. By Erika Marie September 02, 2021
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Ex-Wife Speaks Out After His Guilty Conviction Drea Kelly, R. Kelly's ex-wife, says her heart is "in two places" after the disgraced singer was found guilty in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2021
Crime Actor Micah Beals Arrested for Vandalizing George Floyd Statue Actor Micah Beals has been arrested for vandalizing a George Floyd statue. By Cole Blake October 25, 2021
Crime Josh Duggar Arrested By Homeland Security, No Bond Issued: Report The "19 Kids & Counting" star previously faced scandals including alleged molestation of his sisters, pornography addiction, and infidelity. By Erika Marie April 29, 2021
Music Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Shooting Death Of Local Kansas City Rapper Derius Taylor pleaded guilty to shooting and killing Kansas City rapper Dominique Stafford in 2015, and he was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison. By Joshua Robinson May 27, 2021
Crime 21 Savage's Immigration Status Remains Uncertain Amid Pending Criminal Case: Report 21 Savage's lawyer says the rapper's immigration case won't move forward until his criminal case is resolved. By Aron A. April 07, 2022
Gossip Cardi B's BFF Star Brim Removed From House Arrest: Report Her attorney reportedly complained that being on lockdown was affecting Brim's income as an influencer. By Erika Marie October 28, 2021
Crime YaYa Mayweather Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Assault: Report It seems that YaYa will suffer consequences for the crime she committed in 2020. By Lawrencia Grose April 13, 2022
Crime Young Thug & Gunna's Lyrics Will Be Used Against Them By Prosecutors For Indictment Prosecutors in the indictment against members of YSL plan to use Young Thug and Gunna's lyrics against them. By Cole Blake May 10, 2022
Pop Culture Chris Brown Sued For $20Mil After Woman Alleges He Raped Her: Report The woman, reportedly known as Jane Doe in court documents, detailed her story of what allegedly occurred at Diddy's home in 2020. By Erika Marie January 27, 2022
Music The State Wants Lil Wayne & Birdman To Testify Against Young Thug The state's witness list includes 372 names, such as Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Rich Homie Quan. By Aron A. January 04, 2023
Crime Lakers Guard Alex Caruso Arrested At Airport Over Weed, Drug Paraphernalia: Report He was reportedly making his way out of Texas when he was stopped by TSA. By Erika Marie June 23, 2021