Crime

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Gossip DaBaby’s Las Vegas Battery Case Officially Dismissed: Report DaBaby was asked to pay the alleged victim $7,500 and stay out of trouble following the incident. By Hayley Hynes December 06, 2021
Pop Culture Jussie Smollett Moved To Psych Ward: Report Jussie Smollett's brother said the actor is being held in a psych ward at the Cook County Jail. By Alex Zidel March 14, 2022
Crime Jussie Smollett To Be Released From Jail, Says Appeals Court: Report The courts have detailed the condition of his release as he appeals his conviction. By Erika Marie March 16, 2022
Crime Na'Kia Crawford, 18-Year-Old Black Woman, Killed At A Red Light Na'Kia Crawford, an 18-year-old Black woman, was fatally shot at a red light while in the car with her grandmother. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2020
Pop Culture Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Officially Begins Nine Years After Paris Incident One of the ten suspects standing trial in the Kim Kardashian robbery case reportedly passed away last month due to unknown circumstances. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 28, 2025
Music Brian Steel Accuses Diddy's Ex-Assistant Mia Of A Seeking A "Me Too Money Grab" Testifying under the pseudonym, "Mia," Diddy's former assistant made allegations of both physical and sexual abuse. By Cole Blake June 03, 2025
Music Diddy's Ex Assistant Recalls Fearing For His Life During Alleged Run-In With Suge Knight Witness testimony has been continuing in Diddy's criminal trial on Tuesday with his ex-personal assistant being the latest to take the stand. By Cole Blake May 20, 2025
Crime D.C Pastor Arrested For Using $1.5 Mill PPP Loan To Buy 39 Cars: Report Pastor Rudolph Brooks Jr. reportedly spent the money on cars, groceries, his mortgagee, auto auctions, at restaurants, and on credit card bills. By Erika Marie April 23, 2021
Crime Proud Boys Leader Apparent Past As A Police Informant Uncovered The leader of the right-wing extremist group denies being an informer for law enforcement after paperwork was uncovered. By Aron A. January 27, 2021
Pop Culture Ricky Martin Facing Domestic Violence Restraining Order In Puerto Rico The Grammy-winning singer Ricky Martin has been hit with a domestic violence restraining order in Puerto Rico. By Cole Blake July 03, 2022
Society Kim Kardashian Advocates For Inmate Kevin Keith Who Was Sentenced To Death Keith was convicted of a triple homicide. By Erika Marie July 17, 2019
Music GloRilla Driver Busted With Gun As She Performs With Cardi B In NYC NYPD busted GloRilla's driver for gun possession during her performance at Irving Plaza this week. By Aron A. February 24, 2023