Crime

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Sports Kash Patel Unleashes On Stephen A. Smith's Commentary On NBA Gambling Arrests Yesterday, the FBI made a sweeping arrest of 30+ NBA players, coaches, and mafia members linked to two different illegal gambling cases. By Zachary Horvath October 24, 2025
Gossip Star Brim Under Fire After Mocking Disabled Man For Writing Her In Prison Cardi B's close friend Star Brim recently took to social media to reflect on her time behind bars shortly after getting out. By Caroline Fisher July 21, 2025
Pop Culture Tory Lanez's Lawyer Confirms Rapper's DNA Was Excluded In "Inconclusive" Gun DNA Test 'Rolling Stone' journalist Nancy Dillon has been providing live updates from the courthouse. By Hayley Hynes April 05, 2022
Crime Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Will Plead Guilty: Report After submitting his guilty plea, Cruz could face the death penalty. By Hayley Hynes October 15, 2021
Gossip T.I. & Tiny Will Not Be Charged In L.A. For Alleged 2005 Sexual Assault: Report The accuser alleged that she met the couple at a Los Angeles nightclub. By Erika Marie September 16, 2021
Crime Jussie Smollett Claims Osundairo Brothers Wanted $1 Million Each Not To Testify: Report Smollett also asked a white prosecutor to not use the n-word when reading back his texts out of respect for Black people in the courtroom. By Erika Marie December 07, 2021
Music Pooh Shiesty No Longer Faces Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty Pooh Shiesty faces over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one charge. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2022
Crime Gabby Petito Died From Strangulation: Report Petito’s death was initially ruled a homicide, but further details were released in a press conference today. By Hayley Hynes October 12, 2021
Pop Culture Alec Baldwin & Others Hit With Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Halyna Hutchins "Rust" Shooting Halyna Hutchins was killed on October 21st when a prop gun unexpectedly discharged on set. By Hayley Hynes February 15, 2022
Crime One Person Shot At Young Dolph's Memorial Where He Was Gunned Down: Report A witness says 30 to 40 people were paying their respect to Dolph at Makeda's Cookies when someone opened fire in a drive-by. By Erika Marie November 18, 2021
Sports L.A. Firefighters Shared Images Of Kobe & Gianna's Bodies At An Award Ceremony Vanessa was so shocked at the testimony that she burst into tears. By Lawrencia Grose August 14, 2022
Crime Pat Stay Homicide Investigation Leads To Arrest Police are still in the midst of their investigation. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2022