Crime

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Music Afrika Bambaataa Loses Child Sex Abuse & Trafficking Case Due To Default Judgement Afrika Bambaataa never legally responded to the 2021 lawsuit against him from an anonymous and alleged abuse and trafficking victim. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 23, 2025
Music Lil Baby Music Video Shooting: Chilling 911 Audio Captures Frantic Moments Of Gunfire Reportedly, the shooting left three men injured. By Caroline Fisher May 16, 2024
Music R Kelly Seeks New Trial Due To Alleged Murder Plot, Witness Tampering, And More R Kelly and his legal team alleged they have evidence of witness tampering and obstruction of justice, and want his bond secured as well. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2025
Music Diddy's Prison Costume From "Monster's Ball" Sells For Over $20k At Auction The auction sale comes as Diddy's criminal trial for allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering continues in New York City. By Cole Blake June 11, 2025
Music Travis Scott Released From Paris Prison With No Charges Travis Scott is a free man. By Cole Blake August 10, 2024
Music KARRAHBOOO Seems To Respond To Reports Of Battery Arrest The details surrounding KARRAHBOOO's reported arrest and the allegations against her are unclear, but her response is quite direct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 05, 2025
Music Man Impersonating Sexyy Red's Manager Arrested For Alleged Sexual Battery A representative for the rapper spoke out. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 31, 2024
Sports Glen Davis Found Guilty In NBA Welfare Fraud Case Davis is one of 18 former players on trial over the scheme. By Ben Mock November 15, 2023
Crime Ahmaud Arbery's Suspected Killers Denied Bond Travis and Greg McMichael, the two men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, were denied bond during their latest court hearing. By Alex Zidel November 13, 2020
Music Rihanna Sports Fashionable Fit While Supporting ASAP Rocky In Court Rihanna made another appearance today amid ASAP Rocky's assault trial. By Caroline Fisher January 30, 2025
Music Foolio Compared To A "Demi God" In Instagram Account's Latest Bizarre Post After His Death Foolio's Instagram account has been bizarrely active since his passing, leading many to conspiracy theories about him still being alive. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 04, 2024
Music 6ix9ine's Friend Ariela La Langosta Passed Away Via Gunshot Wounds Ariela La Langosta was confirmed dead on Sunday, August 17, with her body being found in her vehicle on the Cross County Parkway in New York. By Zachary Horvath August 19, 2025