Crime

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Crime Daunte Wright Case: Officer Kim Potter Found Guilty Of Manslaughter She reportedly said she accidentally fired her gun instead of her Taser when shooting the 20-year-old during a traffic stop. By Erika Marie December 23, 2021
Life Kay Flock Shows Gains In New Jail Photo His lawyer has also provided an updated on the rapper’s charges. By Kairi Coe March 01, 2023
Crime C Blu Arrested Again After Beating Cop Shooting Case: Report Earlier this year, the teen Drill rapper allegedly shot a cop during a scuffle, but the charges were dismissed. By Erika Marie September 29, 2022
Pop Culture Chaka Zulu Arrest Update: Music Exec's Lawyer & Sister Speak Out In His Defence "In an attempt to save his life, Mr. Zulu lawfully discharged his weapon in self-defence, a weapon that he was licensed to carry," attorney Gabe Banks wrote in a statement on Saturday. By Hayley Hynes September 18, 2022
TV "Obi-Wan Kenobi" On Disney+ Receives Content Warning Following Uvalde Shooting Netflix took similar measures with the release of the latest season of "Stranger Things." By Hayley Hynes May 28, 2022
Crime Troy Ave Drops New Taxstone Diss Track "Black Church" Taxstone will face 15 to life if convicted of second-degree murder. By Sabrina Morris March 20, 2023
Life Uncle Luke Speaks After "Estranged Son" Is Arrested For Aggravated Assault The 2 Live Crew icon's son, Luther Campbell Jr., was arrested last week in South Beach. By Erika Marie April 03, 2023
Sports Mikey Williams Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Offense Williams will have his nine felonies quashed if he meets a number of conditions. By Ben Mock November 30, 2023
Music Mariah Carey Sued For $20M Over Alleged Copyright Infringement On "All I Want For Christmas Is You" Andy Stone claims that his song (by the same name) "inspired" Carey's version. By Hayley Hynes June 03, 2022
Crime R. Kelly Trial Juror Excused After Suffering Panic Attack A young woman suffered a panic attack after hearing details about Kelly's case. By hnhh September 12, 2022
Pop Culture Video Footage Shows Aftermath Of Blac Chyna Allegedly Kicking Woman In Stomach Video clips show the two women bickering after the alleged assault took place. By Lawrencia Grose May 07, 2022
Crime Bill Cosby Asks Supreme Court To Reject Appeal In Sexual Assault Case The District Attorney asked the Supreme Court to revive Bill Cosby's sexual assault case. By Aron A. February 01, 2022