Crime

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Music Ricky Martin's Brother Defends Him Against Domestic Abuse Allegations From Nephew Eric Martin took to social media to try to discredit Ricky's accuser. By Rex Provost July 17, 2022
Crime Jacqueline Avant's Murderer, Aariel Maynor, Sentenced To 190 Years: Report Music legend Clarence Avant's 81-year-old wife was killed during an attempted home invasion in Beverly Hills last December. By Erika Marie April 19, 2022
Sports Pelicans Star Jaxson Hayes Sued By IG Model Ex Over Alleged Domestic Violence: Report Sofia Jamora alleges that Hayes repeatedly physically assaulted her and during one incident, got arrested after an altercation with police. By Erika Marie March 26, 2022
Pop Culture "Rust" Armorer Denies Responsibility For Death Of Halyna Hutchins: Report Hannah Gutierrez-Reed issued a statement via her lawyer where she claimed the tragic accident was not her fault. By Erika Marie October 29, 2021
Crime Don Lemon Denies Sexually Assaulting Man At New York Bar Dustin Hice is alleging that the news anchor put his hand in his pants and "continued to shove his fingers in [Hice's) face with aggression and hostility." By Erika Marie September 30, 2021
Gram Kodak Black Exposes Himself For Stealing From A Gas Station: "Had To See If I Still Had It" Looks like Kodak couldn't resist the five-finger discount. By Hayley Hynes January 28, 2022
Movies Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty In "Rust" Case Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty in the "Rust" case, thus waiving his mandated court appearance on Friday. By Emily Burr February 23, 2023
Crime Rapper Money Mitch Kills Himself Following Shootout With Police: Report The rapper reportedly ran after the shooting and police insist Money Mitch's gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Lil Baby paid tribute. By Erika Marie July 27, 2021
Crime Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker Arrested In New York City Taylor Swift's alleged NYC stalker has been arrested weeks after an incident outside her apartment. By Cole Blake July 03, 2022
Gram G Herbo Calls His Driver A "Lame Ass N*gga" Over Snitch Comments The rapper's driver spoke about how he'd snitch if he was facing a lengthy sentence and Herbo wasn't having it. By Erika Marie January 18, 2021
Music Soulja Boy To Take Legal Action Following Sexual Abuse Allegations The rapper is planning to take legal action against his former personal assistant accusing him of sexual assault. By Madusa S. January 23, 2021
Crime Lil Uzi Vert Reportedly Detained For Paintball Fight Lil Uzi Vert was reportedly detained for having a paintball war in the streets last night. By Alex Zidel October 14, 2020