Crime

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Crime R. Kelly's Attorneys Say New Abuse Claims Are An Attempt To Smear Singer's Reputation An attorney for R. Kelly says allegations that the latest abuse allegations are an attempt to "shape the public's perception" ahead of his trial. By Aron A. July 27, 2021
Music Takeoff’s Accused Murderer Taps J Prince’s Former Attorneys Ahead Of Trial Patrick "DJ Pat" Clark is accused of "knowingly discharging a firearm at and in the direction of” Takeoff back in 2022. By Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026
Music YNW Melly Returns To Court To Seek Bail For Double Murder Trial Melly is looking to go home for the first time in 4 years. By Lavender Alexandria September 15, 2023
Music Quando Rondo Secures $100K Bond, Will Now Be On House Arrest Quando Rondo got some good news. By Alexander Cole December 22, 2023
Crime Buffalo Gunman Sentenced To Life Without Parole, Family Member Attempts To Attack Him In Court The emotional and draining trial concluded with Gendron's life sentence. By Diya Singhvi February 15, 2023
Music Drake Will Not Have To Sit For A Deposition In XXXTENTACION Murder Trial, Judge Rules The judge in XXXTENTACION's murder case rules in Drake's favor. The rapper won't have to sit for deposition. By Aron A. February 24, 2023
Crime Derek Chauvin Facing $9 Million Lawsuit From Excessive Force Claim Predating George Floyd's Death Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years in prison. By Lavender Alexandria May 21, 2024
Pop Culture Derontae Bebee Accepts Plea Deal In YSL RICO Case, Six Defendants Remain The YSL RICO trial is scheduled to commence later this month. By Caroline Fisher November 04, 2023
Music Irv Gotti Denies Sexual Assault & Abuse Allegations And Claims He's Being Extorted Irv Gotti's representative reportedly told TMZ that this Jane Doe is trying to squeeze money out of him through false claims. By Gabriel Bras Nevares July 19, 2024
Music Diddy’s Lawyer Shuts Down Misconceptions About Mogul’s Criminal Case During a recent podcast appearance, Diddy's lawyer Teny Geragos addressed some of the things people get wrong about her client's case. By Caroline Fisher March 01, 2025
Crime Detective Testifies In XXXTentacion Trial A detective who investigated XXXTentacion's murder has testified in court. By Cole Blake February 22, 2023
Sports Isaiah Stewart Arrested After Drew Eubanks Altercation Stewart was cited and subsequently released. By Ben Mock February 15, 2024