Crime

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Pop Culture Live Nation Entertainment Under Investigation For Potential Abuse Of Power The news comes following the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco that ensued earlier this week. By Hayley Hynes November 18, 2022
Sports Seahawks QB Geno Smith Arrested For DUI Smith is set to be a free agent this offseason. By Thomas Galindo January 11, 2022
Crime FTC Alleges Twitter Violates User Privacy, Fines $150M Twitter let advertisers use private data without users' knowledge, says the Federal Trade Commission. By Rex Provost May 28, 2022
Random Black Woman Dragged By Hair Out Of D.C. Bar Results In Outrage & Protests Keisha Young was dragged down a set of stairs by bar security. By Madusa S. June 15, 2021
Crime Two Buffalo Cops Charged For Shoving 75-Year-Old Protestor The two officers that were caught on camera shoving an elderly protester have pleaded not guilty. By Aron A. June 06, 2020
Music UMG Boss Lucian Grainge Wants Court To Dismiss Him From Lil Rod's Diddy Lawsuit The music industry magnate, as well as the various companies involved, had previously expressed similar desires regarding this suit. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2024
Pop Culture Drama Unfolds: Jennifer Lopez's Top 7 Public Scandals Jennifer Lopez has undoubtedly ruffled a few feathers during her time in show biz. By Chukwudi Onyewuchi June 10, 2024
Pop Culture R. Kelly Claims Tasha K Tampered With Witnesses In His Case It looks like Cardi B isn't the only artist with a bone to pick with the controversial YouTuber. By Erika Marie January 09, 2023
Relationships Keke Palmer's Mom Suggests She'll Press Charges Against Darius Jackson: Report Darius Jackson leaked audio of Sharon Palmer threatening to "put a bullet" in his head but she claims he recorded her without consent, which is a violation of California law. By Aron A. November 14, 2023
Music Diddy Trial Will Reportedly Not Sequester Jurors Despite Massive Media Coverage If you needed proof of the public interest in the Diddy case, there's a massive line outside the courtroom to attend the trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 05, 2025
Crime 6ix9ine Co-Defendant Denied Early Release Despite COVID-19 Worries Denard "Drama" Butler, a defendant in the 6ix9ine case, was denied an early release even though he has health issues that make him vulnerable to COVID-19. By Aron A. April 08, 2020
Music Diddy Might Have To Testify On Keefe D's Behalf In Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Keefe D and Diddy have both denied being involved in the murder of Tupac Shakur, but only the former faces criminal charges for it. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 27, 2026