Crime

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Crime Proud Boys Leader Apparent Past As A Police Informant Uncovered The leader of the right-wing extremist group denies being an informer for law enforcement after paperwork was uncovered. By Aron A. January 27, 2021
Crime Two Milwaukee Children Shot After Throwing Snowballs At Passing Car The suspect is unknown. By Noah C January 09, 2020
Politics Adin Ross Wants To Ask Donald Trump To Pardon Tory Lanez Adin Ross has been one of Tory Lanez's most vocal and consistent online supporters, so this loyal wish is no surprise. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 05, 2024
Music Big U Makes His First Federal Court Appearance After RICO Arrest Big U's RICO Case drew a lot of controversy for how it roped in hip-hop media such as Wack 100 and No Jumper. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 21, 2025
Music R. Kelly Victims To Receive Over $500K In Royalty Payments The singer's victims can expect a big payday soon. By Ben Mock July 01, 2023
Music Diddy Gets A Small Win In Assault Lawsuit Amid Other Cases Diddy was able to ensure that his businesses would avoid scrutiny in this specific legal case, a luxury he might not find elsewhere. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 02, 2024
Crime Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Faces Victims During Sentencing The first of the two-day sentencing began this morning for the mass shooter who killed 17 students and faculty members. By Da Vida Gayden November 01, 2022
TV "Dahmer" Creator Ryan Murphy Responds To Backlash From Victims' Families Murphy has some strong words for victims' family and friends who criticize his new show. By Rex Provost October 29, 2022
Gossip Casanova's Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty To Aiding & Abetting In Murder Case: Report Alleged Gorilla Stone Nation Gang member Brandon Soto was charged with being an accomplice in the murder of a teen. By Da Vida Gayden November 03, 2022
Music Chad Hugo Sues Pharrell For Allegedly Withholding Money From Him This is not Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams' first legal battle, who crafted hits together as The Neptunes and as N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 24, 2026
Music A$AP Rocky Announces Return Concert In Sweden A$AP Rocky is going back to Sweden. By Alex Zidel November 08, 2019
Music Akon Fires Back At Suge Knight Over Rape Accusation Akon says Suge Knight's recent allegation against him is a "lie." By Cole Blake October 30, 2023