Crime

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Crime "Soho Karen" Gets 100 Hours Community Service For Public Intoxication Charge Miya Ponsetto, who is facing multiple cases, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service in relation to the case. By Madusa S. January 28, 2021
Music UK Rapper Hypo Stabbed To Death At Jubilee Celebration The British rapper was attacked in Redbridge, east London, according to police. By Rex Provost June 04, 2022
Sports Michael Jordan's Dad's Murder May Have Been Pinned On The Wrong Man, Judge Believes This is an odd and shocking development almost 30 years after the tragic event. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2024
TV Remy Ma Hosts Series "My True Crime Story" & VH1 Drops Trailer The series will highlight tales of criminal activity and injustice, told by those who lived it firsthand. By Erika Marie July 15, 2021
Crime Jacob Blake Shooting: Officials ID Rusten Sheskey As Cop Who Shot Blake Authorities reveal the identity of the Wisconsin cop who shot Jacob Blake. By Aron A. August 26, 2020
Crime Lady Gaga Case: 5 Arrested For Shooting Her Dogwalker, Kidnapping Dogs The arrests included the woman who turned the dogs into authorities seeking the $500K reward. By Erika Marie April 29, 2021
Music Keefe D Receives Prison Sentence For Fighting With Another Inmate Keefe D was already in jail awaiting trial for his alleged role in the 1996 killing of the legendary rapper 2Pac. By Cole Blake September 04, 2025
Crime Astroworld Fest: Venue's Liability Insurance Totals $26M For Lawsuits As more lawsuits are filed against Astroworld Fest organizers, the total of the venue's liability insurance coverage might not be able to cover the potential judgments. By Aron A. November 09, 2021
Music Daughter Of Remy Ma’s Son's Alleged Murder Victim Speaks Out After Their Viral Clash Remy Ma's son, Jayson “Jace” Scott, stands accused of allegedly killing the woman's father in a shooting back in 2021. By Cole Blake July 01, 2025
Life 6ix9ine Provoked His Kidnapping, Gang Member Argues The man convicted for kidnapping 6ix9ine says that the rapper provoked the attack. By Cole Blake April 15, 2023
Crime Jay-Z, Roc Nation Demand Action In Ahmaud Arbery's Case In the wake of Gregory and Travis McMichaels, Jay-Z and Roc Nation artists demand a fair but speedy trial in Ahmaud Arbery's murder case. By Aron A. May 10, 2020
Crime Jury In YNW Melly Trial Prohibited From Viewing Alleged Murder Vehicle Judge John Murphy sided with YNW Melly's defense. By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2023