Crime

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Crime Brooklyn Medical Worker Beaten By Police: "Picked The Wrong Time [To Go Home]" Rayne Valentine, a 32-year-old Brooklyn man, was leaving his job at the hospital when he was beaten bloody by police officers. By Alex Zidel June 02, 2020
Crime Boosie Badazz Admits To Being A Drug Dealer In Prison Boosie Badazz assumed the role of the "violator" in prison, where he admits to selling all kinds of drugs to fellow inmates. By Alex Zidel April 24, 2020
Random Ex-Porn Star Sentenced To 10 Years For Murder-For-Hire Plot Ex-porn star, Katrina L. Danforth was sentenced to ten years for plotting to kill the father of one of her children. By Dominiq R. February 27, 2020
Pop Culture Donald Trump Shooter Reportedly Rejected From High School Rifle Team Due To Poor Aim The man who almost assassinated Donald Trump was shot and killed within a minute of when he started shooting at the candidate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 15, 2024
Music Roger Bonds Thinks Diddy & Cassie Assault Video Proves The Truth Behind All Their Stories Since many folks expressed their skepticism when it came to Cassie's abuse claims against Diddy, Bonds now feels vindicated. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2024
Crime Young Thug & Gunna Reportedly Arrested, Named In 56 Count Indictment: Murder, Gang Activity Prosecutors reportedly stated that two YSL associates "worked to get permission" from Thug "to make a 2nd attempt to murder [YFN Lucci]." By Erika Marie May 09, 2022
Crime Jaguars Star Lerentee McCray Arrested Following High Speed Pursuit: Report It is unclear why McCray allegedly gave police the finger and drove at speeds of 100 mph, but he will face a judge next month. By Erika Marie January 19, 2022
Pop Culture Lil Durk's Father Says He Took A Life Sentence For Refusing To Snitch On Larry Hoover Big Durk detailed the hard decision, saying his motto is to "continue to go down for what you believe in." By Rex Provost May 25, 2022
Music Soulja Boy Celebrates Release From Jail After Prosecutors Reject Gun Charge Earlier this week, Soulja Boy was booked on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm after a traffic stop in Los Angeles. By Caroline Fisher August 06, 2025
Music Diddy Receives Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault Of Aspiring 10-Year-Old Rapper This allegedly happened in a New York City hotel in 2005 during an audition. By Zachary Horvath October 28, 2024
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Transferred Out Of Broward County After Arrest For Alleged Murder-For-Hire Lil Durk has a serious legal battle ahead of him. By Caroline Fisher October 25, 2024
Music Diddy's Mother Breaks Silence On His Arrest "Created Out Of Lies" Diddy's mom says her son isn't "perfect," but is innocent. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024