Crime

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Music James Brown Death Looked Into As Possible Murder By Atlanta D.A. James Brown died in 2006 of heart failure, but in recent years, a woman is sure that someone murdered the music icon. By Erika Marie February 13, 2020
Crime Alex Jones Of "InfoWars" Arrested For DWI In Texas Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested on DWI charge in Texas early Tuesday morning. By Noah C March 10, 2020
Music Mac Miller's Drug Dealers Finally Receive A Trial Date: Report After formally being indicted in October 2019, a trial date has finally been set for the trio. By Madusa S. June 06, 2021
Pop Culture Nipsey Hussle's Brother Sued Over A Gas Pump: Report Sam Asghedom is reportedly being sued for $1,500. By Alex Zidel July 31, 2019
Crime Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi For Neglect Resulting In Inmate Deaths This legal action was forewarned in a recent letter filed by Jay-Z and Yo Gotti. By Lynn S. January 15, 2020
Crime Six Atlanta Officers Charged For Tasering Black Students 22-year-old Messiah Young and 20-year-old Taniyah Pilgrim were confronted in their car by police during the Atlanta protest, who tasered them and used excessive force. By Alex Zidel June 02, 2020
Sports Conor McGregor's Second Sexual Assault Accusation Leads To Investigation McGregor is already denying the claims. By Alexander Cole October 21, 2019
Pop Culture YSL RICO Update: Young Thug Co-Defendant's Calls To Be Used As Evidence The judge says prosecutors will be allowed to present the phone calls between Lil Miles and the mother of his child as evidence. By Isaac Fontes December 22, 2022
Crime Marilyn Manson Sued For Sexual Assault By "Game Of Thrones" Star Esmé Bianco She accuses him of rape and physical abuse, and Manson has responded via a statement through his attorney. By Erika Marie May 01, 2021
Crime QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley Strikes Plea Deal In Insurrection Case: Report One of the most recognizable figures from the January 6 insurrection at America's Capitol has worked out a deal with authorities. By Erika Marie September 03, 2021
Crime Toronto Rapper Top5 Arrested & Charged In Connection To Murder A 20-year-old man reportedly returning home from work was gunned down in his vehicle in January. By Erika Marie February 16, 2021
Crime Suge Knight & Katt Williams Charged With Robbery [Update: Video Surfaces Of Suge Cussing Out Photog] Suge Knight and Katt Williams have been arrested on robbery charges that stem from an incident with a female photographer. By Patrick Lyons November 02, 2014