Crime

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Crime Breonna Taylor Case: New Bodycam Footage Reveals Aftermath Of Shooting Bodycam footage from the aftermath of Breonna Taylor's shooting surfaces, revealing officers appearing to violate department policy. By Aron A. September 27, 2020
Random Breonna Taylor Protests Erupt Across The Country On First Anniversary Of Death Calls for justice for Breonna Taylor were reignited as people took to the streets across the country to protest a year after her passing, with some demonstrations turning violent. By Madusa S. March 14, 2021
Crime NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere Receives 120-Year Prison Sentence Prosecutors accused Raniere of leading an all-women sex cult where he branded his victims and forced them to perform sex acts. By Erika Marie October 28, 2020
Crime Idaho School Shooting: Sixth-Grade Girl Injures 2 Students, 1 Teacher All three victims will reportedly survive their injuries. By Erika Marie May 08, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Attacker Sentenced To Life In Prison: Report The Latin Kings member who admitted to assaulting R. Kelly has been sentenced to life in prison in a racketeering case that involved two murders. By Aron A. October 28, 2020
Music Another Suspect Charged For The Murder Of Mo3: Report A second man has been indicted for the brutal murder last November. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Crime Over 50,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized In Historic European Drug Bust A record-setting drug bust in Europe resulted in 50,000 pounds of cocaine being seized, this week. By Cole Blake February 27, 2021
Music Famous Dex in Custody For Reportedly Violating Restraining Order: Report The rapper was taken into custody after being granted a restraining order for previous charges. By Madusa S. June 13, 2021
Politics Derek Chauvin To Be Sentenced In Mid-June: Report The ex-cop is scheduled to be sentenced this summer. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Music Meek Mill's Artist Tafia Charged For $360,000 Wire Fraud: Report The rapper was arrested and accused of organizing a huge wire fraud. By Madusa S. April 24, 2021
Music DJ Akademiks Breaks Down Tory Lanez & Megan Thee Stallion's Court Docs With Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez embroiled in a heated legal battle, Akademiks gives an in-depth breakdown of some key court documents. By Mitch Findlay January 29, 2021
Crime Yella Beezy Affidavit States He Had 5 Guns In Car When Arrested: Report It's also reported that Dallas PD has the rapper documented as a gang member, so he isn't lawfully allowed to have the weapons in his vehicle. By Erika Marie February 25, 2021