Crime

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Crime R. Kelly Faces Life In Prison For Sex Crimes Conviction: Twitter Reacts R. Kelly was found guilty on all counts in his sex racketeering case in New York and could spend the rest of his life behind bars. By Aron A. September 28, 2021
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
Crime Drakeo The Ruler's Brother Sues Concert Promoters For Failing To Protect Slain Rapper: Report The rapper lost his life after being attacked at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival. By Erika Marie February 26, 2022
Relationships Blueface & Chrisean Rock Caught Hugged Up Outside Of Club Following Her Arrest It looks as if the rapper has forgiven Chrisean for reportedly breaking into his home, stealing his car, and being caught with his property in Oklahoma. By Erika Marie March 14, 2022
Crime Yung Bleu Arrested Following Alleged Attempted Robbery In L.A.: Report He and his team were reportedly near Bossa Nova restaurant on Sunset when the incident occurred. By Erika Marie January 21, 2022
Music NY Lawmakers Want To Restrict The Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In Court The "Rap Music On Trial" legislation is intended to protect First Amendment rights and prevent prosecutors from using artistic expression as evidence in criminal trials. By Aron A. November 22, 2021
Gram OTF Doodie Lo Denies Sexually Abusing Ex's Son, Lawyer Says Audio Is Edited The rapper got on IG Live with his lawyer where the attorney made accusations against the rapper's ex who earlier shared audio of her five-year-old. By Erika Marie October 28, 2021
Pop Culture Amber Heard Fails Attempt To Get Johnny Depp Defamation Case Thrown Out So far, we've only heard from Depp and his legal team, meaning it will soon be Heard's turn to tell her story. By Hayley Hynes May 03, 2022
Movies Alec Baldwin Says Halyna Hutchins Told Him To Cock The Gun In "Rust" Shooting Alec Baldwin says that "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins told him to cock the gun before he shot it. By Cole Blake March 12, 2022
Crime Marilyn Manson Unlikely To Be Charged In Sexual Assault Investigation: Report The sexual assault investigation being brought against Marilyn Manson is reportedly not expected to result in charges. By Cole Blake May 31, 2022
Crime Tory Lanez Alleged Assault On August Alsina Being Investigated By D.A.: Report Lanez is currently out on bond in connection with the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. By Erika Marie September 19, 2022
Music Sleepy Hallow Gets In An Insane Restaurant Brawl: Watch Sleepy Hallow and his crew got into a fight with workers at 1st RND restaurant. By Rex Provost June 26, 2022