Crime

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Music R. Kelly Is Now Asking Donald Trump To Reduce His 30-Year Prison Sentence R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, although now, he wants a commutation. By Alexander Cole July 15, 2026
Random New York Man Threatens Protestors With Knives & Tries To Run Them Over A New York man is seen on video threatening to stab protestors with knives strapped to his arm before he gets in his car and tries to run them over on the sidewalk. By Alex Zidel June 03, 2020
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 Ariana Grande Concert Bomber's Brother Found Guilty Of 22 Murders The brother of the Manchester bomber, who murdered twenty-two people at an Ariana Grande concert, was found guilty of murder. By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2020
Crime 50 Cent's Sire Spirit Sues Beam Suntory For Embezzlement: Breaking Down The Allegations 50 Cent's Sire Spirits is currently embroiled in a major conspiracy case, with the rapper taking to Instagram to air out his grievances. By TeeJay Small March 19, 2024
Crime Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Tops Market In Buffalo: Report Joey David George faces two counts after calling the market & making racist threats. Tops was the location of a mass shooting earlier this year. By Erika Marie July 26, 2022
Pop Culture Who Is Dayjia "Meatball" Blackwell? The Viral Star Arrested For Livestreaming Looting The 21-year old was teary-eyed following her arrest. By Demi Phillips September 28, 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
Music 6ix9ine Back Under House Arrest Until Sentencing For Assault Plea 6ix9ine was charged with various probation violations, and he will receive his sentence for all of them this November. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 27, 2025
Pop Culture Reese LaFlare Blasts CBS News For Mistaking Him For Young Thug He supports his friend Thugger but claims outlets are tarnishing his brand by using his photo for YSL case coverage. By Erika Marie January 13, 2023
Music Young Thug Seems To Take Credit For Lil Durk Verdict Lil Durk's legal team had Brian Steel on its roster, the defense attorney who helped Young Thug walk free from the YSL RICO case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2026
Music Diddy's Alleged Victims Express Concern For Their Safety As He Attempts To Get Out Of Jail An attorney for the alleged victims has spoken out. By Cole Blake November 25, 2024