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Pop Culture Drug Dealer Responsible For Michael K. Williams' Death Sentenced To Prison At 72 Years Old The 72-year-old dealer who sold heroin laced with fentanyl to Michael K. Williams has been sentenced to prison. By Cole Blake July 26, 2023
Life Quavo's Sunday Night Spent On Yacht Under Investigation For Alleged Strong-Arm Robbery: Report The Miami Beach Police Department says that two men aboard (neither of whom were Quavo) became "very aggressive" toward the boat's crew last night. By Hayley Hynes July 24, 2023
Life Travis Scott's Rep & Attorney Address Assault Allegations Travis's team is pushing back against allegations that he was wildin' in NYC this week. By Erika Marie March 03, 2023
Life Kay Flock Shows Gains In New Jail Photo His lawyer has also provided an updated on the rapper’s charges. By Kairi Coe March 01, 2023
Life Young Dolph's Murder Suspect Released From Jail, According To Officials Shundale Barnett bonded out of Tarrant County Jail on Christmas Eve. He's facing charges for being an accessory after the fact in the PRE rapper's death. By Hayley Hynes January 21, 2023
Crime Buffalo Gunman Sentenced To Life Without Parole, Family Member Attempts To Attack Him In Court The emotional and draining trial concluded with Gendron's life sentence. By Diya Singhvi February 15, 2023
Life Cop Who Killed Breonna Taylor Finds New Law Enforcement Job The police officer who killed Breonna Taylor has been rehired by another Kentucky police department. By Ben Mock April 23, 2023
Pop Culture YSL Lawyer Bonds Out Following Courthouse Prescription Drug Arrest Defendant Miles Farley's lawyer, Anastasios Manettas, was searched and subsequently taken into police custody during court on Thursday (April 20). By Hayley Hynes April 21, 2023
Politics Mark Geragos Says Pardoning Diddy Would Be A "Great Decision" For Donald Trump Following his conviction, last month, Diddy will be returning to the courtroom for a sentencing hearing on October 3rd. By Cole Blake August 05, 2025
Crime Takeoff Update: Alleged Killer Wants Judge To Help Fund Defense The man charged with the Migos member’s murder is asking for funds. By Isaac Fontes December 07, 2022
Music Diddy Could End Up "Dying In Prison," Former Federal Prosecutor Speculates Neama Rahmani says things aren't looking good for Diddy. By Caroline Fisher March 31, 2024
Crime Tiffany Haddish Pleads Not Guilty To Thanksgiving DUI Charge Haddish is going to fight her second DUI charge in as many years in court. By Lavender Alexandria December 20, 2023