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Music YNW Melly Trial: Sick Juror Replaced By Alternate Journalist Bryson "Boom" Paul continues to provide updates on the trial as an ill juror's departure goes by smoothly. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 22, 2023
Music Is Diddy's Sentencing Being Livestreamed? At his sentencing hearing, Diddy is expected to speak about how he's been reformed during his time in jail thus far. By Cole Blake October 03, 2025
Music Smokey Robinson's Lawyer Staunchly Responds To Sexual Assault Lawsuit Four former housekeepers filed a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson accusing him of years of misconduct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025
Crime Congress Approves Legislation Making Lynching A Federal Hate Crime It only took 120 years, but lynching is finally considered a federal hate crime in the U.S. By Kevin Goddard February 27, 2020
Sports Josh Giddey Allegations Now Being Investigated By Police Newport Beach officials have opened an inquiry into the reports Giddey had sex with an alleged local minor. By Ben Mock November 29, 2023
Music Lizzo Wants Sexual Harassment Documents Sealed By The Court Lizzo wants to remove any documents with "sensitive information" from the public eye. By Ben Mock December 23, 2023
Crime Latto's Close To Getting 2021 Gun Charges Dismissed: Report The court agreed to dismiss the gun charges if Latto completed a diversion program and performed 120 hours of community service. By Aron A. March 22, 2023
Music Soulja Boy Begins His Civil Trial For Alleged Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, And More Beyond his legal troubles, Soulja Boy is clapping back at Bhad Bhabie, Lil Yachty, Marlon Wayans and other feud opponents. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2025
Sports Sam Williams, Cowboys DE, Arrested On Drug And Weapon Charges Williams is facing at least one felony. By Ben Mock August 23, 2023
Music Keefe D Hires New Lawyer Ahead Of 2Pac Murder Trial Keefe D has ditched his public defenders. By Caroline Fisher January 20, 2024
Pop Culture Donald Trump Election Trial In Georgia Put On Hold Over Fani Willis Probe A judicial panel must determine whether to disqualify Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis from the case before proceeding. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 06, 2024
Sports Dillon Danis Claims Nina Agdal Posts Were "Comedy" Promotion Of Logan Paul Fight, Continues To Make Posts About Her Danis is employing the age-old "It's just a joke" defense. By Ben Mock October 25, 2023