Crime

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Politics Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau, Black Lives Matter Activist, Found Dead After going missing one week ago, Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau has been found dead as a murder victim. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2020
Crime Cassie Mourns Loss Of Her Grandfather With Loving Tribute Cassie paid tribute to her grandfather, whom she called "Pop," on Instagram after he passed away recently. By Lynn S. June 14, 2020
Gossip Queen Naija Searches For Son After Ex Chris Sails Is Arrested For Assault: Report Queen Naija didn't speak about her ex-husband Chris Sails being arrested, but she did plead for information regarding their son's whereabouts. By Erika Marie April 09, 2020
Crime Dame Dash On Walking Into Court In Handcuffs: “I Looked Cool As F*ck” “I thought I looked cool as f–k. I had handcuffs on for an hour. I came out a million dollars later and I was like, ‘What'?" - Dame Dash on walking into court in cuffs. By Kevin Goddard November 26, 2019
Politics Families Of 9 Killed By Dylann Roof Reach $88M Settlement With Feds The families of the nine Charleston churchgoers murdered by Dylann Roof have reached an $88M settlement with the Justice Department. By Taylor McCloud October 28, 2021
Music NBA YoungBoy Found Not Guilty In California Gun Case: Report YoungBoy Never Broke Again earns a victory in court, days after his lyrics on songs like "Gunsmoke" and "Life Support" were struck from evidence. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2022
Pop Culture "Scrubs" Producer Eric Weinberg Arrested, Accused Of Multiple Sexual Assaults: Report The LAPD claims Weinberg pretended to be a photographer, booked sessions with women, and sexually assaulted them during the shoots. By Erika Marie July 14, 2022
Pop Culture Yung Joc Explains Child Abandonment Charges Yung Joc explained the story behind his recent arrest, revealing one of his baby mamas had taken issue with his child support payments. By Quam Odunsi May 09, 2022
Crime Man Who Robbed Safaree Samuels In 2018 Convicted On Robbery, Weapons Charges: Report Safaree was robbed at gunpoint by three men who took off with $180K worth of jewelry. One of the men was his childhood friend. By Erika Marie November 23, 2021
Crime Boxer Felix Verdejo Turns Himself In After Pregnant Partner Found Dead Felix Verdejo turned himself in, in connection to the death of his 27-year-old partner. By Cole Blake May 03, 2021
Sports Kevin Porter Jr. Hit With Weapons Charge, Cavs Release Statement The Cavaliers star was arrested and released on bond. By Alexander Cole November 15, 2020
Crime Derek Chauvin Trial: Police Chief Says Restraint On George Floyd Was Unnecessary Minneapolis police chief testifies in court during Derek Chauvin's trial that the restraint used on George Floyd violated policy. By Aron A. April 05, 2021