Crime

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Tech Elon Musk & Twitter's Legal Battle Will Go To Trial By October, Judge Rules Musk's lawyers previously pushed for a court date in early 2023, while Twitter was hoping for a September agreement. By Hayley Hynes July 19, 2022
Crime Harvey Weinstein Accuser, Mimi Haleyi, Provides Graphic Testimony Of Sexual Assault Haleyi is one of three accusers in Weinstein's New York case. By Noah C January 27, 2020
Pop Culture Music Legend Clarence Avant's Wife Murdered During Home Invasion: Report The 90-year-old icon was with his 81-year-old wife Jacqueline in Hollywood Hills when they fell victim to a brazen attack in the early morning hours. By Erika Marie December 02, 2021
Crime Dylann Roof Appeals Death Sentence In South Carolina Church Mass Murder The White supremacist opened fire at a historically Black church in 2015, killing nine. His attorneys now question if he was mentally fit to stand trial. By Erika Marie May 25, 2021
Pop Culture DJ Akademiks Questions Why Megan Thee Stallion's Attorney Calls Him "Dishonest" Alex Spiro issued a statement after Akademiks was accused of spreading "fake news" and now, the blogger questions why he's even being mentioned. By Erika Marie February 24, 2022
Crime Don Lemon Assault Accuser Drops Lawsuit, Says His "Recollection" Of Events Was Wrong Dustin Hice sued Lemon but was hit with $77K worth of sanctions for allegedly tampering with evidence and attempting to bribe a witness. By Erika Marie May 04, 2022
Crime Chris Brown's Trial Date In Alleged Rape Case Postponed Chris Brown's trial date in an alleged rape case has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. By Lynn S. April 08, 2020
Crime 6ix9ine's Former Driver Gets No Prison Time In Nine Trey Case Jorge Rivera, 6ix9ine's former driver and federal informant in the Nine Trey case, won't face prison time or deportation after cooperating with authorities. By Aron A. October 11, 2020
Crime G Herbo Turns Himself In On Fraud Charges: Report G Herbo has reportedly surrendered to authorities with regards to his federal fraud case. By Alex Zidel December 03, 2020
Crime Polo G Arrested & Charged In Miami: Report Polo G's mother shared footage of the arrest on Instagram Live. By Aron A. June 12, 2021
Crime 6ix9ine's Ex-Manager Shotti Threatened To Kill Rapper's Baby Mama & Child: Report More leaked audio of Tekashi69's former manager. By Alex Zidel October 15, 2019
Pop Culture Fetty Wap, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell & More Get Christmas Meals In Jail Some big names who are currently serving time will be fed a holiday-themed feast on Christmas Day. By Isaac Fontes December 25, 2022