Crime

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Crime Two Florida Middle-Schoolers Arrested For Plotting Shooting Inspired By Columbine: Report The 13 and 14-year-old boys reportedly attempted to purchase firearms on the black market & "extensively studied" the 1999 Columbine school shooting. By Erika Marie September 14, 2021
Crime DaBaby Won't Face Charges Over Gun Arrest In Beverly Hills: Report DaBaby was arrested for allegedly carrying a loaded weapon during a shopping spree in January 2021. By Aron A. March 07, 2022
Crime Drakeo The Ruler's Brother Sues Concert Promoters For Failing To Protect Slain Rapper: Report The rapper lost his life after being attacked at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival. By Erika Marie February 26, 2022
Relationships R. Kelly's Jurors Question Why Aaliyah Marriage Wasn't Used In Court As More Trials Loom The now-disgraced singer is looking down the barrel of life in prison as he’s found guilty of new crimes in each and every trial. By Balen Mautone October 25, 2022
Crime Bankroll Freddie Indicted On Drug & Weapons Charges The rapper was one of 34 defendants named in the indictment. By Lamar Banks November 09, 2022
Life Jhené Aiko's 2020 Range Rover Stolen From Valet At LA Restaurant The R&B songstress was dining at Tasty Noodle House with her family as she watched a stranger pull out of the parking lot in her luxury whip. By Hayley Hynes March 26, 2023
Crime Benzino To Turn Himself In Following Warrant For His Arrest Benzino failed to appear at a court hearing for a previous arrest, and must now face the consequences. By Lawrencia Grose May 23, 2022
Crime XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Takes Plea, Expected To Testify Against Co-Defendants: Report Robert Allen has reportedly pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and robbery with a firearm. He is expected to testify for the state. By Erika Marie August 12, 2022
Pop Culture Texas Department Of Public Safety Colonel Admits To Local Police's Wrongdoing In Uvalde Shooting "It was the wrong decision, period," Steven McCraw said of the authorities' decision to not immediately enter the classroom where Salvador Ramos was actively shooting. By Hayley Hynes May 27, 2022
Crime Ari Lennox Says She Was Arrested In Amsterdam After Being Racially Profiled Authorities in Amsterdam arrested Ari Lennox for disturbing public order after she said she was racially profiled by airline staff. By Aron A. November 29, 2021
Pop Culture 6ix9ine Trolls Gunna Over YSL RICO Indictment: Watch 6ix9ine pulled out footage from one of Gunna's recent acting performances. By Hayley Hynes May 10, 2022
Viral NYC Bodega Worker In Amiri Stabbing Freed From Jail After Bail Lowered To $50K Jose Alba was initially given a bail of $250K. By Hayley Hynes July 09, 2022