Crime

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Crime Dutch Police Accuse Ari Lennox Of Being "Drunk In Public": Report A spokesperson claimed that the singer "threatened staff" but Lennox claims she was racially profiled. By Erika Marie November 29, 2021
Crime Dave Chappelle Attacker To Remain In Jail After Judge Refuses To Lower Bail A judge has refused to lower the bail fee for Dave Chappelle's attacker. By Cole Blake May 11, 2022
Pop Culture YNW Melly Is "In Fear Of [His] Life" According To Lengthy IG Posts The rapper says deputies, lieutenants, and sergeants have all threatened to "hide [him] from the world." By Hayley Hynes December 12, 2022
Music Axl Rose Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault By Former Penthouse Model Former penthouse model Sheila Kennedy accuses Axl Rose of attacking her "while he was in a sexual, volatile rage." By Caroline Fisher November 22, 2023
Pop Culture Chris Brown Under Investigation Over Alleged Assault On Woman: Report She reportedly told police that he hit her so hard her weave flew out. By Erika Marie June 22, 2021
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
Crime Shooting At Music Video Set Leaves 1 Dead & 5 Injured: Report There are no current suspects. By Karlton Jahmal December 27, 2020
Music Pop Smoke Murder Suspect Confessed To Police Plant Disguised As Gang Member Similar to the 15-year-old being tried for the murder of Pop Smoke, the 20-year-old suspect in the ongoing case also confessed his involvement to a cellmate, but the cellmate was actually a police plant parading as a gang member. By Joshua Robinson May 13, 2021
Crime Watch: Large Intentional Blast Rocks Nashville On Christmas Morning Wreaking Havoc A large explosion was reported in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. By Karlton Jahmal December 26, 2020
Crime R. Kelly's Accuser Says He Forced Her To Get Abortion: Report The woman, listed as Jane Doe #5 in court documents, testified that R. Kelly physically abused her and forced her to smear feces on her face as punishment. By Aron A. August 24, 2021
Crime Keith Raniere Gets 120 Years And Hefty Fine; Says He's Not Remorseful Raniere, who lead the NVIXM sex cult, will spend the rest of his life in jail. By Joe Abrams July 22, 2021
Crime Four Missing Friends Found Dismembered In Oklahoma: Report Police are still searching for the person of interest. By Lamar Banks October 19, 2022