Crime

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Crime "Central Park Karen" Amy Cooper's Charges Dismissed After Completing Therapy Sessions Cooper called police & pretended to be in danger after a Black man told her to follow Central Park rules by leashing her dog. By Erika Marie February 16, 2021
Music Suge Knight's Attorney Is Appalled By Court's Move To Uphold His 28-Year Sentence Suge Knight is currently behind bars for a voluntary manslaughter conviction over a fatal hit-and-run in 2015. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 06, 2025
Music Foolio Murder Suspect Slams The Police For "Kidnapping" The Wrong People In Their Investigation The person behind this series of claims is one of five Foolio murder suspects, Isaiah Chance. Florida is looking to pursue the death penalty. By Zachary Horvath May 06, 2025
Pop Culture Donald Trump Sends Nicolas Maduro To The Same Prison Diddy Was Held In United States President Donald Trump caused global panic after the capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro for alleged drug trafficking. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 04, 2026
Crime Highland Park Shooter's Father Reportedly Sponsored His Gun Permit Robert Crimo III had been previously known to police. By Alexander Cole July 07, 2022
Crime BigXThaPlug Addresses Recent Arrest With Hilarious Response & Promotes “I Hope You’re Happy” Again BigXThaPlug was arrested ahead of his album release party in Downtown Dallas after he was pulled over for having no front license plate. By Bryson "Boom" Paul August 30, 2025
Crime Spinabenz Found Not Guilty In Gun Possession Case: Report He dodged a potential 30 year sentence, but still faces charges for allegedly removing his ankle monitor. By Erika Marie October 21, 2022
Music Kanye West's Representative Denies Former Assistant's Disturbing Allegations Against Ye Milo Yiannopoulos alleged that Lauren Pisciotta is fabricating her amended lawsuit against Kanye West for alleged sexual misconduct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 13, 2025
Crime Brooklyn Man Arrested After Coughing On FBI Agents A New York man has been arrested after coughing on FBI agents, claiming to have Coronavirus, and giving the FBI false statements. By Emani Bell April 01, 2020
Crime R. Kelly Associate Pleads Guilty To Setting Fire To Accuser's Car: Report Michael Williams pleaded guilty to setting fire to R. Kelly's ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary's car. By Aron A. April 19, 2021
Music 6ix9ine Attacker Claims Case Dropped Due To Lack Of Evidence It's not good news for the rapper. By Noah Grant April 26, 2023
Crime NBA Youngboy Arrested In Utah As He Awaits Federal Gun Charge: What We Know So Far NBA Youngboy faces new legal hurdles. By Axl Banks April 17, 2024