Crime

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Music Rihanna's Suspected Shooter Risks Losing Custody Of Her Child Rihanna's shooting suspect Ivanna Ortiz allegedly sent a message about RiRi to her estranged husband weeks before the attack. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 14, 2026
Music Lil Durk Finally Gets His Wish As Murder-For-Hire Case Takes A Turn Lil Durk has been behind bars since 2024, when authorities charged him with murder-for-hire for an alleged incident involving Quando Rondo. By Cole Blake March 10, 2026
Society YouTube Deletes Dozens More UK Drill Videos On Direct Orders From Police The UK Drill suffers another setback. By Devin Ch February 13, 2019
Entertainment Rose McGowan Tells Asia Argento To "Be The Person You Wish Harvey Could Have Been" Argento's #MeToo companion speaks up. By Karlton Jahmal August 28, 2018
Music Body Cam Footage Of NBA YoungBoy's Reckless Driving Arrest Surfaces Online Back in 2025, NBA YoungBoy was arrested after a reckless driving incident, and now, bodycam footage is online. By Alexander Cole July 30, 2026
Music Jay-Z Says Tony Buzbee Misled Client & Court In New Legal Filing A federal judge will decide whether Jay-Z can expand his lawsuit against Tony Buzbee with a rare attorney deceit claim under New York law. By Erika Marie July 29, 2026
Crime Keefe D Suffers Major Blow As Judge Allows 2008 Police Interview At Tupac Murder Trial Defense attorneys argued the statements were obtained under promises of immunity, but the court rejected those claims. By Aron A. July 29, 2026
Music Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Family "Horrified" By D4vd's Latest Defense Strategy D4vd's defense team is trying to paint Celeste Rivas Hernandez as the aggressor, a legal strategy that has left many stunned. By Alexander Cole July 28, 2026
Crime Ant Jefe’s Alleged Murder Victim Was Intoxicated On Meth During Fatal Fight The medical examiner said that Carl Welch died from blunt traumatic injuries. By Aron A. July 28, 2026
Sneakers CoolKicks Co-Owner Indicted In Alleged Nike Theft Scheme Federal prosecutors indicted CoolKicks co-owner Bereket Abraham over an alleged multi-year Nike theft scheme. By Ben Atkinson July 23, 2026
Crime Amber Rose Sues Beverly Hills Club Over Alleged Head Injury A celebration allegedly ended in the hospital, prompting Amber Rose to file a negligence lawsuit against a Beverly Hills social club. By Erika Marie July 23, 2026
Crime Andrew Tate Claims He's Neighbors With A Cannibal While Facing Rape, Trafficking, & CSAM Charges Andrew Tate is currently in jail, awaiting trial for some pretty serious charges, including rape, trafficking, and child abuse materials. By Alexander Cole July 23, 2026