Crime

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Crime Mexico Kidnapping: 2 Americans Dead, 2 Found Alive Officials confirmed two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico last week have died and the other two have returned to the U.S. By Aron A. March 07, 2023
Crime Louisville Police Department Fire 2 Cops Involved In Fatal Breonna Taylor Shooting Two more officers involved in the fatal shooting have now been fired from the department as well. By Madusa S. January 06, 2021
Music Turkish Rapper Ezhel Acquitted On Charges Of Promoting Drug Use In Lyrics Ezhel finds freedom despite attempted censorship. By Matthew Parizot June 19, 2018
Music Young Thug Trial: Brian Steel Compares The DA To "Communist Russia" Brian Steel is working harder than ever. By Alexander Cole June 13, 2024
Life Monterey Park Mass Shooting Leaves 12 Dead, Including Gunman: Details The shooter was a 72-year-old man who was reportedly a "regular presence" at the dance studio he targeted. By Hayley Hynes January 23, 2023
Crime D4vd Lands In Los Angeles Jail After Arrest In Celeste Rivas Case Last night, D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder after the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas were found in his Tesla in September. By Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026
Pop Culture Teddy Pendergrass' Widow Sued By Tyrese Over Biopic Rights Tyrese says he's been working on a biopic of the R&B legend for 13 years. By Ben Mock September 30, 2023
Sports Travis Rudolph Found Not Guilty In Murder Trial The former NFL player has been cleared of all charges in his murder trial. By Ben Mock June 07, 2023
Pop Culture Cash App Founder's 911 Call & Video Footage Of Him Seeking Help After Stabbing Surface Bob Lee was stabbed in San Francisco and proceeded to ask for help before collapsing and passing away, according to the leaked call. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 07, 2023
Pop Culture Eric Adams’ Official Indictment Charges Have Been Revealed New York City's Mayor already responded to the claims against him. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2024
Pop Culture Tiffany Haddish DUI Arrest Addressed In Her New Set, Comedian Gets Ride Home From Venue Haddish joked about being gifted "a man in uniform." By Ben Mock November 26, 2023
Music Two Suspects Arrested In LGP Qua Murder Case While Another Suspect Remains At Large Police officials accused three men of murdering Philadelphia rapper LGP Qua after trying to rob him on Mother's Day. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 26, 2025