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Music Marilyn Manson's Sexual Assault Case Submitted To L.A. District Attorney The investigation into Marilyn Manson's sexual assault allegations has been submitted to the district attorney’s office. By Cole Blake September 21, 2022
Music YFN Lucci's Attorney Issues Motion Demanding Speedy Trial The rapper's legal team is seeking acquittal if this case doesn't move forward within six months. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 01, 2023
Music Lil Zay Osama Faces 20-Year Sentence Following Gun Charges & Indictment A New York grand jury officially indicted him for machine gun possession and unregistered firearm possession on Wednesday. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 26, 2024
Crime Jury Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly's Federal Trial R. Kelly's federal trial for child pornography is nearing a verdict. By Cole Blake September 14, 2022
Music Police Scanner Audio Reveals Lil Nas X Was Seemingly Tased During His Arrest Lil Nas X will return to the courtroom on September 15 for a pre-trial hearing in the case as he faces four felony charges. By Cole Blake August 26, 2025
Life Judge Denies Mistrial Request In YSL Case The Judge for the YSL RICO case has denied a request for a mistrial. By Cole Blake March 01, 2023
Politics Breonna Taylor's Family To Appear On "Red Table Talk" The episode will air on Facebook Watch on October 12 at 9 am PT/12 pm ET. By Lawrencia Grose October 11, 2022
Music Foolio Murder Suspect Files Motion To Represent Himself In Court Despite His Lawyer's Skepticism This case will be tough to navigate. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2025
Music G Herbo Discusses "Taking Accountability" With Three-Year Probation Sentence G Herbo says it took "a lot of money to stay free." By Caroline Fisher February 09, 2024
Music Diddy Recruits Ghislaine Maxwell's Former Attorney To Defend Him In Gang Rape Case Bobbi Sternheim has also previously represented Al Qaeda operative Khalid al Fawwaz. By Caroline Fisher February 15, 2024
Crime Maryland Rapper Nino Paid Arrested On Alleged Vehicle & Money Theft Charges Nino Paid is the latest rap star to come out of Maryland following superstars like Logic, Rico Nasty, and JPEGMAFIA. By Bryson "Boom" Paul July 26, 2025
Music Young Dolph Murder Suspect Gets New Lawyer Mid-Trial The defendant came without legal counsel for a hearing on April 20, and the judge believes some conflict might have occurred. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 22, 2023