Crime

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Crime Martine Moïse, Slain Haitian President's Widow, Recounts Assassination Martin Moïse on the night her husband was assassinated: "They thought I was dead." By Milca P. July 31, 2021
Crime Jelani Day’s Mother Demands The FBI Investigate Her Son’s Mysterious Death “I’m asking you. I’m imploring you. I’m begging you. I need to know what happened to my son,” Carmen Day said. By Hayley Hynes December 07, 2021
Crime Kyle Rittenhouse's Mother Sells "Free Kyle" Merch For Legal Defense The Wisconsin shooter's mother is attempting to raise funds for his defense by selling "Free Kyle" bikinis, among other things. By Madusa S. December 23, 2020
Crime Woman Recalls Unknowingly Becoming A Getaway Driver During The Killing Of Nipsey Hussle A witness called in the trial regarding the murder of Nipsey Hussle recalled unknowingly becoming a getaway driver. By Cole Blake June 22, 2022
Random Texas Man Sent To Jail After Licking Grocery Store Ice Cream The 24-year-old is hitting the slammer for licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream at a local Texas Walmart. By Dominiq R. March 08, 2020
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine's Request For Early Release Amid Coronavirus Denied Tekashi 6ix9ine's request to be released early from prison and serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest amid coronavirus has been denied. By Lynn S. March 25, 2020
Crime Marijuana Banned In Chicago Public Housing Despite Upcoming State Legalization Despite the legalization of cannabis continuing to happen across States, Chicago will not allow the substance to be smoked in its public housing properties. By Noah C November 10, 2019
Crime YG’s Assault Lawsuit Reportedly Dismissed YG is still facing a couple charges from the alleged assault back in 2018. By Kevin Goddard September 18, 2019
Crime Tulsa Hospital Shooting Leaves 5 Dead, Including Suspect: Report Today marks the 101st anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. By Erika Marie June 01, 2022
Music Fulton County D.A. Details Threats She's Received Over YSL & 2020 Election Investigations: Report Fani Willis claims she has had to increase security due to the cases, noting that she doesn't believe the threats over YSL are coming from anyone indicted. By Erika Marie June 11, 2022
Crime Bobby Shmurda Gets A Gun Charge Dismissed [Update: Charge Will Still Count Against Him] Bobby Shmurda has one of the five charges against him dropped. By Patrick Lyons January 28, 2015
Crime Amanda Knox Joins Efforts To Help Sex Cult Leader Keith Raniere NXIVM has enlisted Amanda Knox, who was exonerated of murder, to help their leader Keith Raniere. By Aron A. September 29, 2020