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Crime George Floyd Murder Trial: Potential Jurors Receive Questionnaire The jury selection process for the George Floyd murder case begins. By Aron A. December 22, 2020
Crime Cop Involved In Breonna Taylor Shooting Lands Book Deal About Incident: Report Jonathan Mattingly, who is suing Taylor's boyfriend, has reportedly penned, "The Fight For Truth: The Inside Story Behind the Breonna Taylor Tragedy." By Erika Marie April 15, 2021
Politics Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Praises Police, Says Uvalde Shooting "Could Have Been Worse" A reported 19 children and two teachers were slaughtered during the shooting, and Abbott has been under heavy criticism. By Erika Marie May 27, 2022
Music 50 Cent Moving Penis Enlargement Lawsuit To Mediation The Queens MC motioned for all parties to convene and try to settle this case before its July 2023 start date. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 22, 2023
Crime YNW Melly's Former Lawyer Predicts Verdict In Murder Case Attorney Bradford Cohen believes YNW Melly will be found not guilty in the double-murder trial after reviewing the evidence in the case. By Aron A. February 12, 2020
Music Prosecutors In Lil Durk's Case Want To Hear Grand Jury Testimony Before Trial Lil Durk's lawyers reportedly did not object to this motion from prosecutors, and both sides would be able to review grand jury testimony. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2026
Music Blueface's New Prison Photos Have Fans Concerned About His Weight Blueface's new photos are sending the internet into a frenzy right now for a lot of reasons, but his appearance is a big talking point. By Zachary Horvath May 28, 2025
Music Kerry Morgan Recalls Allegedly Hiding From Diddy With Cassie After Violent Assault In Trial Testimony Diddy's criminal trial has been continuing with witness testimony on Monday with both Dawn Richard and Kerry Morgan taking the stand. By Cole Blake May 19, 2025
Politics Diddy's Close Associates Are Reportedly Trying To Get A Pardon From Donald Trump Suge Knight recently theorized that Diddy could try to get a presidential pardon from Donald Trump if things don't work out for him in court. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 16, 2025
Pop Culture Halle Bailey's Restraining Order Against DDG, Explained A court granted Halle Bailey a temporary restraining order against DDG. By Aron A. May 15, 2025
Sports Kawhi Leonard’s Sister Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Kawhi Leonard's sister has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 murder. By Cole Blake April 22, 2023
Life Tim Westwood's Alleged Sexual Misconduct Leads To Victim's Hotline The Tim Westwood saga continues. By James Jones April 21, 2023