Crime

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Politics NLE Choppa Organizes Peaceful Protest In Memphis Over Death Of Tyre Nichols The Memphis MC used his social media platforms to bring people together in his home city to protest Tyre Nichols' unjust passing. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 28, 2023
Life Drake's Home Burglarized In Los Angeles, Man Arrested After Stealing Unknown Item: Report The "Scorpion" artist wasn't home at the time of the incident, according to sources. By Hayley Hynes January 27, 2023
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
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 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
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 Ahmaud Arbery Trial: Defense Attorney Apologizes For Calling Out Al Sharpton Kevin Gough received a heap of backlash after telling the court: "We don't want any more Black pastors coming in here." By Erika Marie November 12, 2021
Crime Kyle Massey's Mom Claims Felony Charges Are Part Of Extortion Plot Kyle Massey is facing charges for allegedly sending pornographic material to a 13-year-old. By Aron A. June 29, 2021
Crime Snoop Dogg & Bishop Don Juan Sued Over Alleged 2013 Sexual Assault By Jane Doe: Report According to reports, Snoop denied the allegations and has said that this lawsuit is nothing more than someone looking for a payday. By Erika Marie February 09, 2022
Crime YNW Melly Hopes To Avoid Death Penalty In First-Degree Murder Case YNW Melly is up against two counts of first-degree murder. By Hayley Hynes February 09, 2022