Crime

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Music Wiz Khalifa Facing Nine Months In Romanian Prison Over Drug Possession Wiz Khalifa apologized profusely to the country of Romania after having 18 grams of cannabis on his person, which is not fully legal. By Zachary Horvath December 18, 2025
Music YNW Melly Insists That The State Attorney's Office Concealed Evidence To Protect Lead Detective The retrial is expected to begin sometime in October. By Zachary Horvath September 27, 2023
Crime George Floyd Cop Derek Chauvin Had 10 Conduct Complaints Derek Chauvin, the police officer who pinned down George Floyd by his neck, previously faced 10 conduct complaints. By Alex Zidel May 28, 2020
Pop Culture DJ Akademiks Questions Why Megan Thee Stallion's Attorney Calls Him "Dishonest" Alex Spiro issued a statement after Akademiks was accused of spreading "fake news" and now, the blogger questions why he's even being mentioned. By Erika Marie February 24, 2022
Crime Trespasser Detained Near The Weeknd’s Calabasas Crib: Report A suspected trespasser was detained this week after being near The Weeknd's crib. By Kevin Goddard September 25, 2019
Crime NASCAR's Bubba Wallace: FBI Says "No Crime" After Noose Found In His Garage NASCAR releases a statement after FBI concludes their investigation surrounding the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage. By Aron A. June 23, 2020
Crime 6ix9ine & His Legal Eagles Implore Judge For A "Lighter Sentence" 6ix9ine's release feels more imminent by the day. By Mitch Findlay December 05, 2019
Politics Rudy Giuliani Net Worth 2023: What Is The Politician Worth? Evaluating Giuliani's legacy is a kaleidoscope of achievements, controversies, and relentless pursuits: a life that refuses to be contained. By Jake Skudder September 14, 2023
Crime NYPD Cancels Use Of Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog In Response To Backlash The NYPD is canceling their use of Boston Dynamic's viral robot dog in response to backlash. By Cole Blake May 01, 2021
Music Travis Scott, Sexyy Red And More Celebrate Young Thug's Freedom Everybody is thrilled. By Elias Andrews October 31, 2024
Sports WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained In Russian Airport For Drug Charges Cartridges with hashish oil were found in Griner's luggage. By Thomas Galindo March 05, 2022
Music YNW Melly’s Motion Hearing Postponed Amid Lawyer’s Alleged Witness Tampering Investigation YNW Melly's legal battle continues. By Caroline Fisher January 06, 2025