Crime

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Music Cassidy Shares Thoughts On R. Kelly's Sex Crimes The disgraced singer's former collaborator says he's not "here to point the finger" and just respects the music. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 06, 2023
Music Diddy's Ex Lawyer Mark Geragos Believes In "Potential" Early Release Contrary to what prosecutors are trying to maintain, Mark Geragos believes Diddy has a strong case to secure immediate release in his appeal. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music 50 Cent Speaks Out On Chicago Gun Violence: "This Gotta Stop" 50 Cent reacted to the tragic news from the weekend on Instagram. By Cole Blake May 07, 2024
Music Former NBA Star Marcus Morris Arrested On Fraud Charge Marcus Morris last played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2023-24 NBA season. By Cole Blake July 28, 2025
Music Young Buck Fans Demand His Release By Protesting Outside Of Prison The court sentenced Young Buck to 30 days in prison for allegedly skipping mandatory bond supervision check-ins over criminal charges. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 24, 2025
Music ASAP Rocky Prosecutor Claims ASAP Relli Could Beat Rocky Up During Assault Trial John Lewin acknowledged an imbalanced power dynamic between the two that prevents a squabble. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 15, 2025
Crime Kodak Black Quietly Charged With Possession Of Oxycodone: Report Lab test results revealed that Kodak Black was not in possession of cocaine during his December arrest. By Aron A. January 10, 2024
Music Desiigner Violated Pretrial Release Terms In Public Masturbation Case, He Admits The rapper could now face unforeseen prison time. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 10, 2023
Music ASAP Rocky Praises Meghann Cuniff's "Old School Journalism" At Court Hearing Meghann Cuniff attended a preliminary hearing for ASAP Rocky's first-degree assault case today. By Caroline Fisher November 08, 2023
Music Tory Lanez Sentencing Possibly Delayed Until February With a new attorney on the team, Tory and his legal counsel reportedly want more time to prepare. By Erika Marie January 10, 2023
Pop Culture Man Tried To Blow Up Barack Obama's House & Was Arrested, Had Jan. 6 Warrants The suspect that allegedly tried to bomb Obama's home was wanted for his participation in the January 6 insurrection attack on the Capitol. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 30, 2023
Music Ghetts Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case Amid Police Investigation Ghetts dropped his fourth studio album "On Purpose, With Purpose" this February, but the UK grime rapper has bigger problems now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025