Crime

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Crime Black Pastor Arrested After Calling Police On White Mob Who Assaulted Him Pastor Leon K. McCray, 61, called the police after he was beaten by a group of white trespassers who were yelling racial epithets at him, and officers responded only to place him in handcuffs. By Erika Marie June 15, 2020
Crime Tamla Horsford's Case Re-Opened After Petition Reaches 500,000 Signatures After a petition to re-open the investigation surrounding Tamla Horsford's death reaches 500,000 signatures, authorities are taking action. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2020
Crime Megan Thee Stallion Rushed To Hospital After Tory Lanez Arrest Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital with a foot injury following Tory Lanez's arrest. By Dominiq R. July 14, 2020
Crime Drake Gets $4 Billion Lawsuit By Crazed Fan Tossed Out: Report She sued him after being arrested for reportedly breaking into his home back in 2017. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Pop Culture Alec Baldwin Is "Partly Responsible" For Halyna Hutchins Death, Says Her Father Blame continues to be shifted regarding the shooting on the set of "Rust," but following Baldwin's recent interview, the victim's father has questions. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Crime Jaguars Star Lerentee McCray Arrested Following High Speed Pursuit: Report It is unclear why McCray allegedly gave police the finger and drove at speeds of 100 mph, but he will face a judge next month. By Erika Marie January 19, 2022
Life Julius Jones' Death Sentence Commuted After Pleas From J. Cole & Kim Kardashian Julius Jones' death sentence has been commuted by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. By Alex Zidel November 18, 2021
Music Police Camp Out In Front Of Yo Gotti's Restaurant Following Young Dolph's Death: Report Memphis politicians have called for a citywide curfew as rumors of retaliation circulate online. By Erika Marie November 17, 2021
Crime J. Cole & Kim Kardashian Plead With Oklahoma Governor To Stop Julius Jones Execution The parole board reportedly recommended that Jones not be executed but supporters are waiting on the governor's decision. By Erika Marie November 17, 2021
Crime Young Dolph Update: Blac Youngsta, Yo Gotti Reportedly Not Targeted Rumors circulated that Youngsta's grandmother's home and Gotti's restaurant Prive were shot at following Dolph's murder. By Erika Marie November 17, 2021
Crime Wavy Navy Pooh Murder Case: More Details Emerge About Drive-By Shooting The rising Quality Control Music rapper was gunned down days ago while in a car with his young children. By Erika Marie January 18, 2022
Gram Chicago Rapper KTS Dre Shot 64 Times Outside Of Jail: Report The rapper had just been released & made it across the street before being ambushed. By Erika Marie July 13, 2021