Crime

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Music Mariah Carey Sued For $20M Over Alleged Copyright Infringement On "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Andy Stone claims that his song (by the same name) "inspired" Carey's version. By Hayley Hynes June 03, 2022
Relationships FBI Likely Won't Reopen Brad Pitt Case After Angelina Jolie Revealed New Details It doesn't seem like Jolie's newest allegations are enough to reopen the case against Brad Pitt. By Rex Provost August 20, 2022
Crime Prosecutors Hit Back After R. Kelly's Lawyer Tries To Block $27K Inmate Account Seizure The prosecutors on R. Kelly's case reportedly respond after his lawyer claimed they improperly seized $27K from his inmate account. By Aron A. August 19, 2022
Life Sexual Assault Case Against Snoop Dogg & Don Magic Juan Revived By Alleged Victim The initial lawsuit was withdrawn "without prejudice" three months ago. By Hayley Hynes July 22, 2022
Crime Black Man Paralyzed By Police Granted Historic $10 Million Settlement A New Jersey county agreed to pay the landmark settlement to a Black man who was paralyzed 8 years ago by police. By Rex Provost May 16, 2022
Crime R. Kelly's Team Attempts To Get Sex Abuse Conviction Acquitted R. Kelly's legal team is trying to overturn his sex crimes conviction. By Aron A. November 21, 2022
Pop Culture Blueface's Lawyer Claims He's Being Overcharged In Case Fellow rapper DDG also expressed support for his friend as he's set to return to court in January. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 19, 2022
Pop Culture Shanquella Robinson's Dad Believes Her Death Was A Setup, Not An Accident: Watch The 25-year-old was found dead in her Los Cabos hotel room under questionable circumstances. By Hayley Hynes November 19, 2022
Crime Brooklyn Rapper KJ Balla Shot And Killed In Drive-By Shooting NY Rapper KJ Balla was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting, Friday. By Cole Blake May 23, 2020
Sports Sebastian Telfair Released From Prison Early Thanks To Appeal: Report There is still a chance he could go back. By Alexander Cole September 13, 2019
Pop Culture R. Kelly's Ex, Azriel Clary, To Cooperate With Feds In His Case: Report Clary is ready to speak. By Noah C February 03, 2020
Crime Kim Kardashian Calls Attention To Clemency Petition Of Death Row Inmate, Julius Jones Kim Kardashian West reminds her millions of followers that Julius Jones has still not been granted clemency. By Noah C March 08, 2020