Crime

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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
Crime Joe Biden Campaign Shares Statement Reacting To Donald Trump's Guilty Verdict The two will compete for the presidency later this year. By Lavender Alexandria May 30, 2024
Music Lil Baby Concert Shooting Suspect Arrested 22-year-old Kevin Young has been charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a weapon, and more. By Caroline Fisher September 28, 2023
Pop Culture TikTok Star Mr Prada Allegedly Linked To Baton Rouge Therapist's Passing According to "WBRZ," 69-year-old William Abraham's badly beaten corpse was discovered wrapped in a tarp beside the Tangipahoa Parish highway this Sunday. By Caroline Fisher October 02, 2024
Music YNW Melly's Attorney Files Motion To Suppress Cell Phone, Cites "Legally Insufficient" Affidavit Detective M. Moretti, who was accused of witness intimidation in YNW Melly's first trial, signed the affidavit. By Caroline Fisher November 17, 2023
Music Kanye West Obtains New Legal Team For $7 Million Lawsuit The production company who put on Ye's Sunday Service event claims he has outstanding dues. By Diya Singhvi February 23, 2023
Crime Jussie Smollet's Request To Dismiss City Of Chicago's $130K Lawsuit Rejected The City is also reportedly seeking $260K in damages. By Erika Marie October 23, 2019
Music Axl Rose Sued For Alleged Sexual Assault By Former Penthouse Model Former penthouse model Sheila Kennedy accuses Axl Rose of attacking her "while he was in a sexual, volatile rage." By Caroline Fisher November 22, 2023
Sports Michael Oher Lawsuit & "The Blind Side" Controversy, Explained Michael Oher claims the Tuohy family never adopted him but instead, agreed to a conservatorship for their own financial gain. By Aron A. August 16, 2023
Life Machine Gun Kelly's Birthday Party Antics Cause Police Helicopter To Show Up: Video While celebrating his 33rd this past weekend, Colson Baker brought out a flame thrower that landed him in some trouble. By Hayley Hynes April 25, 2023
Music Diddy Receives New Trial Date As Prosecutors Claim To Have Original Cassie Assault Footage Diddy pleaded not guilty on Friday in his federal case for alleged sex trafficking, racketeering, workplace abuse, and more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2025
Music Deputy Accused Of Helping YSL Defendant With Smuggling Plan Not even law enforcement is safe in the YSL trial. By Ben Mock June 03, 2023