Crime

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Sports Isaiah Stewart Arrested After Drew Eubanks Altercation Stewart was cited and subsequently released. By Ben Mock February 15, 2024
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 Young Thug Trial's Judge Orders Probe Of Leaked Evidence The evidence refers to a leaked video of a state's witness offering information to authorities I exchange for personal gain. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 03, 2023
Music Diddy's Attempt To Drop Prostitution Charges Gets Denied Days Ahead Of Sentencing Date Diddy filed this acquittal motion on September 25, with his legal team arguing it was voyeurism, not prostitution, that he was engaging in. By Zachary Horvath October 01, 2025
Pop Culture Lil Tay Swatted, Accuses "Psycho" Father Tay has been more and more vocal about her father's alleged abuse in recent weeks. By Ben Mock October 05, 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 DaBaby's Bowling Alley Brawl Earns Him Second Lawsuit Brandon Bills claims to have been physically and psychologically harmed as a result of the altercation, and Corbin Bowl denies any wrongdoing. By Caroline Fisher January 21, 2024
Music Blac Youngsta's Brother's Murder: U.S. Marshals Offer $5K Reward For Suspect Tomanuel Benson's alleged killer had two active warrants: one for attempted second-degree murder and another for violating sex offender registry mandates. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 07, 2023
Music d4vd's Remaining U.S. Tour Dates Canceled Amid Homicide Investigation d4vd was also reportedly set to appear at a Grammy Museum event next week, but it seems like that's also off the table. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2025
Music R. Kelly Prosecutors Want 25 Years Of Additional Prison Time These new requests concern his Chicago case, for which he could serve time in addition to the sentence of 30 years in the New York trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 17, 2023
Pop Culture Donald Trump & Stormy Daniels: Manhattan DA Launches Grand Jury Probe Regarding Hush Money New reports reveal that NYC prosecutors are working towards indicting the former POTUS. By Hayley Hynes January 30, 2023
Music Foolio's Murder Trial Is Underway As All Four Men Face Death Penalty After nearly two full years since Foolio's passing, the rapper's murder trial is getting off the ground as officials narrow down the jury. By Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026