Crime

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Relationships FKA Twigs & Shia LaBeouf's Trial Facing Delays Due To Hectic Work Schedules Neither the singer nor the "Honey Boy" star have sat for a deposition at this time. By Hayley Hynes February 17, 2023
Pop Culture Cuba Gooding Jr. Will Serve No Jail Time After Plea In Sexual Abuse Case All charges were dropped against the actor. By Lamar Banks October 13, 2022
Crime R. Kelly’s Rep Responds After Prosecutor Drops Sex Abuse Charges R. Kelly's rep says he's "fighting for his life" after the prosecutor announced that she's dropping sexual abuse charges against the singer. By Aron A. January 31, 2023
Music Sammie Speaks On Mother's Arrest & Murder Charge The singer's mother is accused of shooting at random vehicles. One bullet reportedly struck and killed Nekaybaw Collier. By Erika Marie January 23, 2023
Music A$AP Rocky Lawyer Joe Tacopina Just Beat the Case—Here Are The Hip-Hop Stars He Has Represented From Foxy Brown to YG, Joe Tacopina has been a go-to attorney for hip-hop's brightest stars. By Aron A. February 22, 2025
Gossip Kris Jenner's Former Bodyguard Drops $3 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit Marc McWilliams previously accused Jenner of making "uninvited and overtly sexual contact" with him. By Caroline Fisher October 27, 2023
Pop Culture 2Pac's Rare 1995 Booking Photo And Prison ID Are For Sale Memorabilia from 2Pac's 11-month prison stay is now available for purchase. By Caroline Fisher October 29, 2023
Pop Culture Tamar Braxton's Car Burglarized, Security Cam Footage Shows Tamar Braxton says she no longer feels safe after her car was broken into. By Cole Blake September 18, 2023
Crime LMPD SWAT Commander On Breonna Taylor Raid: “It Was An Egregious Act” Several members of the SWAT team called to the scene of the Breonna Taylor raid expressed concerns about how the investigation was being handled. By Dre D. September 30, 2020
Gossip FBG Duck Murder Case Informant Trenches News Dodges Questions In Resurfaced Interview Martell Wiley, otherwise known as Trenches News, recently revealed that he's been cooperating with the FBI for years. By Caroline Fisher December 09, 2023
Life NBA YoungBoy House Arrest Modification Grant Will Hopefully Improve His Mental Health YB is still awaiting his federal gun trial in Louisiana, which is scheduled for next summer. By Hayley Hynes December 19, 2023
Gossip Blac Chyna Responds To Ex Boyfriend's Claims That She Beat Him Up In His Sleep Blac Chyna, now known as Angela White, claims that her ex boyfriend Twin Hector hasn't even sued her for these allegations. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 28, 2025