Crime

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Crime Ernest Johnson Executed Despite Pleas From Pope, Politicians: Report Advocates claim that Johnson lived with an intellectual disability and should not have been put to death. He was convicted of a 1994 triple murder. By Erika Marie October 05, 2021
Sports Jeff Hardy Arrested For DWI In North Carolina The pro wrestler continues to face legal trouble. By Milca P. October 06, 2019
Music 1090 Jake Claims Gucci Mane Cried During Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Robbery Police recently arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane in Dallas, Texas, earlier this year. By Cole Blake April 27, 2026
Crime Miami Police Slammed For Video Of Black Woman Being Attacked By Cop In another possible example of police brutality, the Miami police department is being criticized for a viral video that shows an unarmed Black woman being attacked by a cop she had a literal run-in with on Ocean Drive. By Keenan Higgins March 15, 2020
Music Diddy's Mother Breaks Silence On His Arrest "Created Out Of Lies" Diddy's mom says her son isn't "perfect," but is innocent. By Cole Blake October 06, 2024
Sports Dwight Howard Claims Accuser Has Ghosted Him Over Lack Of Evidence Howard wants the case thrown out. By Alexander Cole November 21, 2019
Pop Culture Willow Smith Gets Restraining Order Against Sex Offender Stalker: Report The 38-year-old man reportedly jumped a fence to gain access to her property. By Erika Marie March 19, 2021
Music XXXTENTACION Trial: Drake's Armed Guards Accused Of Blocking Subpoena According to a codefendant's attorney, the Canadian artist's team actively sought to ignore or dismiss the court order. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 19, 2023
Crime DJ Quik's Son David Blake Jr. Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder: Report Blake Jr. also reportedly works as a liaison for Compton council member Isaac Galvan. By Erika Marie May 27, 2022
Crime Simone Biles' Brother Charged In Triple Homicide: Report Tevin Biles-Thomas charged in New Year's Eve triple homicide. By Kyle Rooney August 30, 2019
Crime Silento Receives Support From Family Following Allegations He Murdered Cousin: Report His attorney reportedly thinks the rapper needs to be monitored while in jail. By Erika Marie February 03, 2021
Music Wack 100 Doubles Down On Alleged Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Video, Fans Poke Holes In His Information Wack 100 has gotten a ton of scrutiny for his comments. By Alexander Cole February 02, 2024