Crime

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Music Kanye West Files Lawsuit Against IG User Who Leaked His Music Online According to reports, Ye believes the leaker worked with him in the past and violated a confidentiality agreement. By Caroline Fisher September 06, 2023
Sports Deputy Who Allegedly Took Pictures Of Kobe Bryant's Crash Involved In Excessive Force Case The same deputy accused of sharing the chilling photos of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash was captured on video kneeling on a handcuffed inmate's head. By Lawrencia Grose June 18, 2022
Crime Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting: 16-Year-Old Killed By Cops After Reportedly Calling For Help Details regarding the teenager's death are scarce, but her mother describes her as a "loving, peaceful little girl" who was named after a Biblical prophet. By Erika Marie April 20, 2021
Crime Cop In Breonna Taylor Case Defends His Actions, Calls Protesters "Thugs" Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, a cop involved in Breonna Taylor's death, justifies his actions in leaked e-mail to colleagues. By Aron A. September 22, 2020
Gossip YNW Melly's Manager Addresses Rumors He Turned Over Evidence Against The Rapper YNW Melly's manager addresses rumors that he set up the rapper to get arrested. By Alex Zidel April 16, 2021
Gram Megan Thee Stallion & Fashion Nova Donate $50K In Honor Of ATL Victims The rapper lends her voice, platform, and wallet, to the #StopAsianHate movement. By Erika Marie March 29, 2021
Music DaBaby's Arrest Will Be Investigated By Charlotte Police For Protocol Violations Will DaBaby's claims of police incompetence be proven? By Noah C December 24, 2019
Crime YNW Melly's Former Lawyer Predicts Verdict In Murder Case Attorney Bradford Cohen believes YNW Melly will be found not guilty in the double-murder trial after reviewing the evidence in the case. By Aron A. February 12, 2020
Music Is City Girls' Rapper JT Actually Still In Prison? JT is oddly still scheduled for release in March 2020 and fans are confused. By Alex Zidel October 16, 2019
Crime 6ix9ine Co-Defendant Denied Early Release Despite COVID-19 Worries Denard "Drama" Butler, a defendant in the 6ix9ine case, was denied an early release even though he has health issues that make him vulnerable to COVID-19. By Aron A. April 08, 2020
Music A$AP Bari Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges By London Police A$AP Bari was cornered upon entering the UK. By Devin Ch May 18, 2018
Music Diddy Denied Immediate Release Despite Hope For A Successful Third Bail Attempt Diddy's bail now lies in a three-judge panel's hands. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 11, 2024