Crime

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Music A Jury Is Set To Deliberate In Trial Against Smoke Dawg's Suspected Killer After almost four years since the death of Toronto rapper Smoke Dawg, a jury will deliberate in the trial against suspected murderer Abdulkadir Handule. By Brianna Lawson February 24, 2022
Crime Officer Who Was Fired For Killing Eric Garner Is Suing To Get His Job Back Daniel Pantaleo kept his job for five years after Garner's death. By Erika Marie October 24, 2019
Politics Far-Right Internet Personality 'Baked Alaska' Arrested By FBI In Capitol Riot Probe The former Buzzfeed staffer was arrested for his participation in the January 6th riot at the Capitol. By Madusa S. January 16, 2021
Crime R. Kelly's Lawyer Asks To Delay NYC Sex Trafficking Trial Due To Quarantine R. Kelly's attorney wants to postpone his Aug. 9th sex trafficking trial in NYC. By Aron A. July 06, 2021
Sports Wild Scene Erupts In Court After Simone Biles' Brother Is Acquitted Of Murder A wild scene in the courtroom ensued after the judge’s ruling. By Taya Coates June 16, 2021
Crime Nipsey Hussle's Alleged Killer Eric Holder's Trial Delayed Nipsey Hussle's alleged killer, Eric Holder, was supposed to go to trial last month but then COVID-19 happened. By Alex Zidel May 08, 2020
Crime FBI Arrests Texas Man Threatening To Kill 200 BLM Protesters A man has been arrested after sharing a video stating that he wants to kill over 200 Black Lives Matter protestors. By O.I. June 21, 2020
Crime Cardi B & Her Sister File Motion To Dismiss MAGA Supporters Lawsuit: Report Cardi B and her sister want the defamation suit filed against them by MAGA supporters thrown out. By Aron A. February 27, 2021
Sports JaVale McGee Has NBA Title Ring Stolen In Home Invasion: Report A nightmare scenario for any NBA player, let alone person. By Alexander Cole September 03, 2019
Gram DaBaby Complains After Home Address Is Shared In Report Of Shooting The rapper wasn't happy to see that a Facebook Page reported on the incident and detailed where he lived. By Erika Marie April 14, 2022
Crime Justin Bieber Wanted By Argentine Authorities In Assault Case Buenos Aires judge says Justin Bieber will be detained if he ever comes to Argentina again. By Patrick Lyons April 10, 2015
Crime Tyler Perry Donates $100K For Breonna Taylor's Boyfriend For Legal Defense Kenneth Walker gets a huge endorsement. By Karlton Jahmal December 13, 2020