Crime

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Crime Tulsa Hospital Shooting Suspect Michael Louis Left Behind Suicide Note: Report He reportedly recently had back surgery and felt ignored by his doctor after complaining of pain. He legally purchased the firearms the day of the attack. By Erika Marie June 02, 2022
Politics Ahmaud Arbery Verdict: Travis & Gregory McMichael Found Guilty Of Murder Travis McMichael was found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery on Wednesday. By Alex Zidel November 24, 2021
Politics Donald Trump Seems To Admit To Hiding Classified Documents At Mar-A-Lago Media and government officials alike bear down on the former president in light of his latest sensitive document scandal. By Balen Mautone November 29, 2022
Music Russell Simmons Faces Rape Allegation In New Lawsuit The former music video producer claims Russell Simmons assaulted her at his Manhattan apartment. By Cole Blake February 13, 2024
Music Jay-Z's Assault Accuser Reportedly "Terrified" That Rapper Knows Her Identity Jay-Z is suing Jane Doe for defamation, but Doe contacted TMZ and claimed she feared the rapper's power and influence. By Elias Andrews March 03, 2025
Music Diddy’s Lawyer Shuts Down Misconceptions About Mogul’s Criminal Case During a recent podcast appearance, Diddy's lawyer Teny Geragos addressed some of the things people get wrong about her client's case. By Caroline Fisher March 01, 2025
Music DJ Akademiks Says He’s “100% Sure” Young Thug Will Be Found Guilty DJ Akademiks has an interesting prediction. By Caroline Fisher September 12, 2024
Crime 2,800 Boxes Of Lego Seized In California Theft Ring Bust: What We Know Two individuals, Richard Siegel, 71, and Blanca Gudino, 39, were arrested in connection with the thefts. By Axl Banks June 07, 2024
Crime Jury In YNW Melly Trial Prohibited From Viewing Alleged Murder Vehicle Judge John Murphy sided with YNW Melly's defense. By Caroline Fisher July 07, 2023
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Updates Fans From Behind Bars, Confirms Yoko Gold Collaboration Dropping At Midnight "I want y'all to know I haven't lost my faith in God and that I'm in high spirits," Lanez wrote to fans in his latest IG post. By Hayley Hynes June 18, 2023
Music Former 50 Cent Worker Pleads Guilty To Multi-Million Fraud Scheme Fans are in awe of 50's legal victories coming one after another. By Lavender Alexandria September 21, 2023
Crime FBG Duck Murder Trial Jury Selection Underway The six men arrested for killing Duck will be on trial soon. By Lavender Alexandria October 11, 2023