Crime

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Crime Travis McMichael Testifies That Ahmaud Arbery Was "Just Running" Before Fatal Shooting The defendant said that he brandished his gun in order to "de-escalate" the situation, despite Arbery never having made any threats nor displaying a weapon. By Nancy Jiang November 20, 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
Music Fetty Wap Speaks Out On Prison Sentence: "If It Ain't Life, It Ain't Forever" Fetty Wap reacts to facing life in prison in his latest post on Instagram. By Alex Zidel November 19, 2021
Gram Young Dolph's Longtime Partner Mia Questions How To Tell Kids About Rapper's Death She thanked the public for their kind words and declared her love for Dolph. By Erika Marie November 18, 2021
Crime One Person Shot At Young Dolph's Memorial Where He Was Gunned Down: Report A witness says 30 to 40 people were paying their respect to Dolph at Makeda's Cookies when someone opened fire in a drive-by. By Erika Marie November 18, 2021
Crime Young Dolph's Shooters' Vehicle Identified Amid Investigation Police continue to investigate the tragic murder of Young Dolph. By Alexander Cole November 18, 2021
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
Crime Polo G Off The Hook On 2 Felony Charges In Miami Police Battery Case: Report Polo G was accused of attacking a police officer during a traffic stop in Miami. By Aron A. November 15, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Cancels Speedy Trial Request: Report A new development has come up in the YNW Melly case. By Marc Griffin March 03, 2022
Music YNW Melly's Manager Says Rapper Will Be Home In 2 Months YNW Melly may be coming home soon, according to his manager. By Alex Zidel January 13, 2022
Pop Culture Marilyn Manson Sues Evan Rachel Wood For Defamation Amid Sexual Assault Allegations: Report Manson alleges that Wood and a woman named Ashley Gore hacked his social media and computers, as well as impersonated FBI officials. By Erika Marie March 02, 2022
Crime Ron Jeremy Indicted On Over 30 Counts Of Sexual Assault, Rape: Report The adult film icon pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and faces over 300 years in prison if convicted. By Erika Marie August 26, 2021