Crime

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Crime Arrest Made In Ambush Shooting Of L.A. Deputies In Compton: Report Deonte Murray, 36, has been arrested and charged. He also stands accused of shooting a man in the leg during a carjacking earlier this month. By Erika Marie October 01, 2020
Crime Jussie Smollett's PR Team Continue To Preach Actor's Innocence In Alleged Staged Attack Jussie Smollett's team works hard. By Chantilly Post August 30, 2019
Crime Kevin Hart's Sex Tape Extortionist Denies Any Wrongdoing Jonathan Jackson calls himself innocent. By Chantilly Post July 23, 2019
Pop Culture Lori Harvey Arrested For Hit & Run: Report Lori Harvey was reportedly involved in a "serious" car crash last night. By Alex Zidel October 21, 2019
Music Swae Lee Alleges $300k In Jewelry Was Stolen From His Miami Hotel: Report The crime occurred while he was in the Sunshine State celebrating his birthday. By Madusa S. June 12, 2021
Crime New Jersey Man Arrested After Racist Tirade Against Neighbor Leads To Community Protest Protests outside Edward Mathews' home led to his arrest after his racist rant went viral. By Joe Abrams July 06, 2021
Football Chad Wheeler Released From Seahawks After Domestic Violence Arrest Chad Wheeler is accused of strangling his girlfriend until she lost consciousness. By Aron A. January 27, 2021
Crime Cop In Breonna Taylor Case Defends His Actions, Calls Protesters "Thugs" Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, a cop involved in Breonna Taylor's death, justifies his actions in leaked e-mail to colleagues. By Aron A. September 22, 2020
Crime Suge Knight Allegedly Ran Over A Man With His Car Today [Update: Suge Arrested For Murder] Several witnesses say Suge Knight ran over a man with his car in L.A. while shooting a video today. By Patrick Lyons January 30, 2015
Crime Bobby Shmurda's Attorney Speaks On Case, Says Bobby's On Rikers Island Bobby Shmurda's attorney, Howard Greenberg, speaks on the case against Bobby, revealing that he spent Christmas in prison on Rikers Island. By Patrick Lyons December 27, 2014
Sports Dak Prescott Under Team Investigation Over Sexual Assault Claims Prescott recently filed a lawsuit against his accuser. By Ben Mock March 14, 2024
Music 50 Cent Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex Despite Abuse Allegations The rapper wants to move on. By Elias Andrews September 10, 2024