Crime

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Music A$AP Rocky Lawyer Joe Tacopina Just Beat the Case—Here Are The Hip-Hop Stars He Has Represented From Foxy Brown to YG, Joe Tacopina has been a go-to attorney for hip-hop's brightest stars. By Aron A. February 22, 2025
Crime Young Thug's Mistrial Motion Denied During Chaotic First Day Of Trial The first day of the YSL RICO trial already had some dramatic moments. By Lavender Alexandria November 27, 2023
Music Toosii Films Police Run-In, Claims They Pulled A Gun On Him The rapper and singer got into an argument with some police over their tactics, and they had to stay cold as ice. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 12, 2023
Crime R. Kelly Charged With 20 More Years In Prison, Twitter Reacts The rapper faces additional years in prison for child pornography and enticement of a minor charges. By Diya Singhvi February 23, 2023
Crime Alex Jones Of "InfoWars" Arrested For DWI In Texas Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested on DWI charge in Texas early Tuesday morning. By Noah C March 10, 2020
Sports Gervonta Davis's Biggest Legal Scandals Gervonta Davis is set to spend some time in jail. Here's a look at the boxing star's biggest scandals. By Josh Megson June 12, 2023
Music A$AP Rocky Premiering Documentary On Sweden Arrest At Tribeca Film Fest "Stockholm Syndrome" debuts later this month at the Tribeca Film Festival. By Aron A. June 07, 2021
Pop Culture Donald Trump Shooter Spotted Crawling On Roof Before Firing At The Former President Multiple attendees at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally seemed to try to notify police of the shooter before the attack occurred. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 15, 2024
Crime OxyContin Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Plead Guilty To Federal Charges The manufacturers of OxyContin have pleaded guilty to three federal criminal charges as part of a $8B settlement. By Aron A. October 21, 2020
Music Lil Reese Calls "Cap" On Rape Accusation Stemming From Recent Arrest Details of Lil Reese's arrest are coming to light. By Cole Blake July 16, 2024
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
Sports LeBron James And Serena Williams Brought Up In YSL RICO Trial James was part of some cross-examination by the defense. By Lavender Alexandria January 11, 2024