Crime

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Music Diddy's Legal Team Paints Alleged Victims As Jealous In Opening Statements Opening statements finally kicked off in Diddy's trial on Monday after a full week of jury selection came to an end. By Cole Blake May 12, 2025
Relationships Diddy's Defense Team Claims Cassie & The Mogul Were Both Abusive To Each Other Diddy's lawyers previously attempted to exclude the footage of him attacking Cassie from his federal trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2025
Music Prosecutors Are Furious With Diddy For Consulting With Attorney Mark Geragos Attorney Mark Geragos previously discussed Diddy's case on his podcast with TMZ's Harvey Levin, "2 Angry Men." By Cole Blake May 06, 2025
Music Lizzo Lawsuit: Breaking Down The Accusations Here is everything that we currently know about the accusations against the "Truth Hurts" star. By Jake Skudder August 08, 2023
Pop Culture Corey Miller Thanks Kim Kardashian For Her Support Corey Miller shared his appreciation for Kim Kardashian bringing attention to his case. By Caroline Fisher August 05, 2023
Music Vybz Kartel's Murder Conviction Overturned Due To Alleged Juror Misconduct The Jamaican dancehall artist was given a life sentence in 2014. By Caroline Fisher March 14, 2024
Crime Jackboy Arrested On Felony Drugs & Weapons Charges: What We Know Jackboy faces another legal hurdle after police discovered a firearm on the floorboard of his vehicle. By Axl Banks March 13, 2024
Crime DJ Envy And Cesar Pena Sued For $2 Million Over Alleged Real Estate Scam Envy is once again dealing with the fallout from his association with Pena. By Lavender Alexandria November 29, 2023
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Killer Is A "Target" In Prison, Lawyer Says: "There's A Green Light On Him From All The Gangs" Eric Holder's attorney argues that his client needs to be held is protective custody due to the danger of prison gangs. By Aron A. March 28, 2023
Pop Culture Rapper Trap Montana Arrested For Horrific Alleged Child Abuse Trap Montana reportedly told police he had "no choice" but to beat his children. By Caroline Fisher July 27, 2023
Life Quavo's Sunday Night Spent On Yacht Under Investigation For Alleged Strong-Arm Robbery: Report The Miami Beach Police Department says that two men aboard (neither of whom were Quavo) became "very aggressive" toward the boat's crew last night. By Hayley Hynes July 24, 2023
Pop Culture Carlee Russell's Boyfriend Asks People To "Stop Bullying Her" Thomar Simmons made a plea to the public. By Ben Mock July 23, 2023