Crime

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Music Afrika Bambaataa's Alleged Victim Pushes For Ruling In Sexual Abuse Case The anonymous man is seeking a default judgment. By Caroline Fisher March 28, 2024
Pop Culture Is Kai Cenat Responsible For The NYC Riots? The impromptu giveaway of PlayStation 5 consoles by Kai Cenat sparked chaos in NYC's Union Square Park. Now, there are a number of people raising questions about his responsibility for the riot. By Aron A. August 08, 2023
Pop Culture Harvey Weinstein's New York Rape Conviction Overturned With New Trial Ordered By Court Weinstein awaits new trial behind bars. By Jamil David April 25, 2024
Music Why Did Pooh Shiesty Go To Jail? Pooh Shiesty secured an early release and was transferred to a halfway house on Monday after spending three years behind bars. By Cole Blake October 07, 2025
Life Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend Kenneth Walker Files Federal Lawsuit Against Louisville PD The suit accuses Louisville PD of excessive force and unlawful search. By hnhh March 15, 2021
Pop Culture Keefe D's Legal Team Working On Tupac Murder Trial Documentary Keefe D will face trial in February of next year for his alleged role in Tupac's murder, for which he's been behind bars since 2023. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 09, 2025
Crime Why Was Young Thug's Lawyer Arrested? Brian Steele faces a 20-day jail sentences, to be served over the course of 10 weekends, after a judge held him in contempt. By Axl Banks June 11, 2024
Life XXXTentacion Trial: Jury Is Out For Deliberation This trial has been a wild ride that even included the defense trying to get Drake to testify. By Erika Marie March 08, 2023
Music Young Thug & YSL's RICO Trial Will Accept Rap Lyrics As Evidence, Judge Decides Judge Glanville clarified that prosecutors must establish a solid foundation before using 17 sets of rhymes against the collective. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2023
Crime Deelishis's Niece Killed In Michigan State University Shooting During the tragic Monday night mass shooting, Deelishis asked her followers for help. By Diya Singhvi February 14, 2023
Pop Culture Gigi Hadid Named Potential Juror In Harvey Weinstein Trial Gigi Hadid could potentially end up being a juror in the infamous Harvey Weinstein criminal case. By Dominiq R. January 13, 2020
Life R. Kelly Wants To Ban Jurors Who Watched "Surviving R. Kelly" R. Kelly's team says there's no way anyone who watched the docuseries will be able to cast a fair judgment. By Lawrencia Grose August 15, 2022