Crime

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Crime Hurricane Chris Speaks On Murder Charges: "My Name Will Be Cleared" Hurricane Chris thanked everyone for their support and is sure that an investigation will clear his name. By Erika Marie June 27, 2020
Crime Wisconsin Police Shoot Jacob Blake In Front Of His Kids, Cardi B & 50 Cent React Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot seven times by police in front of his kids as he entered his car. By Alex Zidel August 24, 2020
Crime Lori Loughlin Sentenced To 2 Months In Prison For Admissions Scandal Lori Loughlin has been sentenced to two months in prison for her role in the college admissions scandal. By Cole Blake August 23, 2020
Gossip PnB Rock Shooting Timeline Reveals A Potential Fourth Suspect New details have emerged revealing that Rock's girlfriend was also robbed by the same gunman last month. By Hayley Hynes October 01, 2022
Politics California Becomes First U.S. State To Ban Using Rap Lyrics In Court Following proposals from New York, California will protect rappers from being unfairly judged for their artistry. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 01, 2022
Crime PNB Rock Murder: Police Identify Teen As Shooter, Father As Getaway Driver More information on the arrest of PNB Rock's murder suspect emerges. By Aron A. September 28, 2022
Crime LA Deputies Hold Black Teens Who Had Been Attacked With A Knife At Gunpoint The LA Sheriff's department is facing criticism for their protocols after they held three teenagers at gunpoint last week. By Madusa S. August 12, 2020
Crime Kodak Black New Mugshot Released Kodak Black is currently in prison on weapons charges and his latest mugshot has been released to the world. By Alex Zidel March 12, 2020
Pop Culture Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to twenty-three years in prison for third-degree rape and sexual assault. By Alex Zidel March 11, 2020
Crime Pablo Escobar's Main Hitman, 'Popeye,' Dead At 54 From Cancer Pablo Escobar's most trusted hitman, Jhon Jairo Velásquez Vásquez, AKA 'Popeye' is no longer with us. By Dominiq R. February 07, 2020
Music Tekashi 6ix9ine Leaving New York After Prison Release: Report The controversial rapper has no plans to stay in Brooklyn. By Alex Zidel February 03, 2020
Music NBA YoungBoy Hosts Annual Back-To-School Drive From Prison NBA YoungBoy called from prison to wish the kids well. By Alex Zidel August 13, 2019