Crime

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Relationships Harvey Weinstein & Georgina Chapman Divorce Finalized Harvey Weinstein’s ex-wife began the divorce proceedings back in 2017. By Taya Coates July 14, 2021
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Alleges He Split Cassie's Head Open In Gruesome Attack Cassie previously provided witness testimony in the Diddy trial, detailing their alleged relationship dynamic and his alleged crimes. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2025
Crime Prosecutors Deem R. Kelly A "Predator" As Brooklyn Trial Begins After decades of accusations, the R&B singer is facing his second trial related to his alleged sexual abuse crimes against minors. By Kyesha Jennings August 18, 2021
Music Meek Mill Calls Out Texas Court: "No Regard For Black Life" The rapper was responding to some distressing news out of the lone star state. By Noah Grant April 15, 2023
Pop Culture Gillie Bashes Police At His Boxing Event For Shooting Confusion That Led To Cancellation Gillie is even more furious now. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 21, 2024
Politics Team Roc Intensifies Its Pressure On The Kansas City Police In New Open Letter Team Roc released a new open letter addressing the Department of Justice's blatant silence on the Kansas City Kansas Police Department's misconduct. By Brianna Lawson January 18, 2022
Crime Elijah McClain Case: Officers & Paramedics Indicted By Grand Jury They face charges related to assault, crime of violence, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide. By Erika Marie September 01, 2021
Politics Capitol Officer Who Shot & Killed Rioter Ashli Babbitt Cleared Of Wrongdoing: Report The Department of Justice won't be seeking charges against the officer. By Erika Marie April 14, 2021
Pop Culture Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner's NYC Condo Named In NBA-Related Gambling Case Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner are not accused of any wrongdoing in this indictment, which targets alleged mafia-related illegal poker games. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 24, 2025
Music Quando Rondo Battling Additional Charges Following June Plea Deal The Savannah rapper continues to fight his legal battles. By Devin Morton September 20, 2024
Crime Yung Miami's Team Refutes Drug Trafficking Accusation In Diddy Lawsuit They pulled out MET Gala receipts. By Lavender Alexandria March 28, 2024
Music Diddy Trial Prosecutors Break Down How Jurors Can Convict Him Of Sex Trafficking Diddy is facing a number of charges including sex trafficking and racketeering in his ongoing criminal trial. By Cole Blake June 26, 2025