Crime

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Pop Culture R. Kelly's Manager Sentenced To One Year In Prison Donnell Russell received the sentence on Monday for his role in a shooting threat made at the premiere of "Surviving R. Kelly" docuseries. By Isaac Fontes December 21, 2022
Crime Pa Salieu Sentenced To 2+ Years In Jail Over Violent Disorder Charge The charge in question stems from a 2018 incident which took place on the same night the UK artist's best friend was killed. By Hayley Hynes December 03, 2022
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Due In Court For Jury Selection In Megan Thee Stallion Trial Today The Canadian recording artist began his court mandated house arrest earlier this month. By Hayley Hynes November 28, 2022
Gossip "Squid Game" Star O Yeong-su Charged With Sexual Misconduct: Report The investigation was closed earlier this year but the victim's appeal resulted in the actor's indictment. By Erika Marie November 25, 2022
Sports Willie McGinest Hit With Lawsuit Over Gym Fight The legendary Patriots player is in legal trouble again. By Ben Mock June 21, 2023
Pop Culture YNW Melly's Murder Trial Stress Gave His Mother A Heart Attack, She Claims Jamie King shared in an Instagram rant earlier this week that Melly's situation is taking a serious toll on her health. By Hayley Hynes June 20, 2023
Music Polo G Arrest: What We Know So Far Polo G and his brother Trench Baby were arrested on August 23 on kidnapping, assault, and robbery charges. By Tamara McCullough September 05, 2023
TV Documentary About Megan Thee Stallion And Tory Lanez Dropping Next Week "Megan The Stallion vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots" premieres on September 4. By Ben Mock September 02, 2023
Sports Dwayne Haskins' Widow Settles Lawsuit Against Dump Truck Driver Haskins was struck and killed by the truck in April 2022. By Ben Mock August 18, 2023
Pop Culture 2Pac's Rare 1995 Booking Photo And Prison ID Are For Sale Memorabilia from 2Pac's 11-month prison stay is now available for purchase. By Caroline Fisher October 29, 2023
Gossip 1090 Jake Allegedly Has $100K On His Head, Claims Ralo Didn't Snitch 1090 Jake says that in his line of work, "you make more enemies than you know of." By Caroline Fisher October 29, 2023
Pop Culture Donald Trump "Acting Like Nothing's Wrong" As Legal Issues Mount, Mike Pence Drops Out Of 2024 Race Trump's team tries to downplay a turbulent week in court as his VP stops trying to fill his shoes. By Ben Mock October 28, 2023