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Crime Houston Police Involved In Shootout With Suspect At Galleria Mall: Report The suspect, who remains at large, also shot a man in the leg. By Erika Marie July 17, 2021
Pop Culture Vic Mensa Pleads Guilty In Shrooms Possession Case, Receives 12 Months Probation Vic Mensa is pleading guilty to possession of a controlled substance after being found with a stash of shrooms, back in January. By Cole Blake June 27, 2022
Crime 2Pac's Stepfather Mutulu Shakur Denied Compassionate Release: Report Despite acknowledging his declining health, a federal judge denied Mutulu Shakur's motion for a compassionate release. By Aron A. September 14, 2022
Crime R. Kelly Attacker Sentenced To Life In Prison: Report The Latin Kings member who admitted to assaulting R. Kelly has been sentenced to life in prison in a racketeering case that involved two murders. By Aron A. October 28, 2020
Music Kanye West Sued By Pastor Over "Come To Life" Sample Bishop David Paul Moten is also suing G.O.O.D Music, Def Jam Recordings, and UMG Recordings. By Hayley Hynes May 03, 2022
Gossip Brian Laundrie Allegedly Caught On Camera By Florida Man 3 Hours From His Home The man says he saw Laundrie biking on the outskirts of his property earlier this month. By Hayley Hynes October 19, 2021
Crime Casanova Surrenders To Feds: Report Casanova has reportedly surrendered to authorities with regards to his racketeering and gun charges. By Alex Zidel December 03, 2020
Crime "Pharma-Scammer" Martin Shkreli Sued For Price Fixing Life-Saving Drug The former pharmaceutical scuzzbucket, Martin Shkreli, may be locked up, but he's got more coming to him. By Dominiq R. January 28, 2020
Crime Tina Turner Mural In North Carolina Defaced With Incorrectly Drawn Swastika Police are still hunting for suspects. By Erika Marie December 31, 2019
Random Women Shot During Storming Of The Capitol In Critical Condition: Report A woman who was shot during the storming of the Capitol is reportedly now in critical condition. By Madusa S. January 06, 2021
Crime Ahmaud Arbery's Parents Speak On Guilty Verdicts: "He Will Now Rest In Peace" Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William "Robbie" Bryan were all convicted of murder. By Erika Marie November 24, 2021
Pop Culture R. Kelly Hires Bill Cosby’s Former Attorney To Help Challenge Racketeering Conviction: Report High-profile New York attorney Jennifer Bonjean helped get Bill Cosby out of prison earlier this year. By Hayley Hynes October 29, 2021