Crime

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Music Russell Simmons Faces Rape Allegation In New Lawsuit The former music video producer claims Russell Simmons assaulted her at his Manhattan apartment. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Music Tory Lanez Hires Casey Anthony's Former Defense Lawyer The Canadian rapper has called on some powerhouse lawyers for his appeal battle, which has been extended. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2023
Crime Mike Epps Busted With Loaded Gun In Airport: Report Mike Epps later addressed the incident with a meme involving Ja Morant. By Aron A. March 08, 2023
Crime Derek Chauvin's Attorney Wants A New Trial In George Floyd Murder Case Derek Chauvin's attorney requests to have the jury verdict thrown out. By Aron A. May 04, 2021
Music Raz Simone Sued By 5 Women Over Sexual Abuse And Assault Allegations Raz Simone is being sued by five women for allegations of sexual abuse and assault including sex trafficking. Each woman is seeking $1M in damages. By Brianna Lawson January 20, 2022
Music Diddy's Legal Team Responds To New Charges In Superseding Indictment The new charges against Diddy allege one more count of sex trafficking and one more count of transportation to engage in prostitution. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2025
Music Adam22 Elaborates On Federal Police Visiting Him To See Big U's Cease & Desist Amid RICO Case Adam22 previously denied No Jumper's involvement in the Big U and Bricc Baby RICO case or any criminal activity of his own. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2025
Crime Police Find Man Dead Inside Suitcase, Girlfriend Charged With Murder A Florida woman has been arrested and charged after her boyfriend was found dead in a suitcase. She said they were playing hide & seek. By Aron A. March 01, 2020
Life Drake Missouri Concert Crash: Alleged Killer Bails Out The post-performance tragedy claimed the lives of 42-year-old Laticha "Lety" Bracero and her 21-year-old daughter, Alyssa Cordova. By Hayley Hynes February 28, 2024
Music Finesse2Tymes Reacts To Concert Shooting That Left 3 Injured The rapper's crew is accused of being responsible for the shooting and robbing the venue. By Erika Marie January 03, 2023
Crime Suspect Arrested For Shooting Of Two Louisville Police Officers 26 year-old Larynzo Johnson was taken into custody last evening. By Dre D. September 24, 2020
Pop Culture "Euphoria" Star Chloe Cherry Accused Of Stealing $28 Blouse A complaint claims she "admitted" to taking the shirt, but her rep says otherwise. By Erika Marie February 02, 2023