Crime

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Crime Emmett Till Investigation Closed By DOJ Over "Insufficient Evidence" About Accuser Carolyn Bryant The two men who lynched the 14-year-old admitted to the murder, but they had already been acquitted back in 1955. By Erika Marie December 07, 2021
Crime Freeway Rick Ross Isn't Surprised Juice WRLD Had 70 Pounds Of Weed He said some rappers sell drugs on the side. By Erika Marie December 27, 2019
Pop Culture Marcus Jordan's DUI Situation Worsens As Police Charge Him With Ketamine Possession Marcus Jordan was initially arrested for cocaine possession, although the more extreme ketamine in the public's eyes might help his case. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 24, 2025
Pop Culture Young Thug's Father "Loves" Gunna, Claims He Hasn't Hurt Son's RICO Case Young Thug's dad made it clear that he doesn't think Gunna is a "snitch." By Caroline Fisher September 16, 2023
Music Smokey Robinson's Lawyer Staunchly Responds To Sexual Assault Lawsuit Four former housekeepers filed a sexual harassment and assault lawsuit against Smokey Robinson accusing him of years of misconduct. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2025
TV Mike 'The Situation' Owes $2.3 Million In Taxes Following Jail Release After spending eight months in jail for falsifying tax returns, The Situation is back facing the same consequences. By Lawrencia Grose June 25, 2022
Crime Kim Kardashian's Alleged Jewelry Thief Writes Tell-All About Paris Burglary One of the suspects accused of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris recounts the heist more than four years later. By Joshua Robinson January 29, 2021
Crime 21 Savage's Immigration Status Remains Uncertain Amid Pending Criminal Case: Report 21 Savage's lawyer says the rapper's immigration case won't move forward until his criminal case is resolved. By Aron A. April 07, 2022
Crime Nicki Minaj Lawsuit Looms As Jennifer Hough's Lawyer Plans To Move Case To California: Report The harassment and intimidation case was recently dismissed, but Hough's lawyer explained it's not over. By Erika Marie January 22, 2022
Pop Culture Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-BFF Kelsey Nicole Addresses Tory Lanez' Lawyer's Claims: "ALL Cap" Kelsey Nicole denies claims made by Tory Lanez' defense lawyer, saying it's all "cap." By Alex Zidel December 14, 2021
Crime Tay-K Found Guilty Of Murder, Faces 99 Years In Prison: Report Tay-K will be going to prison. By Alex Zidel July 19, 2019
Sports Philadelphia High School Mourns The Tragic Murder Of 17-Year-Old Basketball Star Rest In Peace. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 16, 2025