Crime

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Gossip Pooh Shiesty's Alleged Shooting Victim Changes His Story The security guard who claimed he was shot by rapper Pooh Shiesty claims he was under the influence of painkillers when he provided a police statement. By Alex Zidel June 15, 2021
Crime R. Kelly "Petrified & Paranoid" In Jail After his assault last month, R. Kelly is reportedly unable to sleep and is "petrified" to leave his cell. By Alex Zidel September 28, 2020
Crime Off-Duty NYPD Officer Shot In Head On New Year's Day An NYPD officer is recovering after being shot in the head while sleeping in his car on New Year's Day. By Brianna Lawson January 03, 2022
Random Maryland Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, Several Injured Including State Trooper & Gunman: Report The 23-year-old gunman reportedly opened fire at his job, murdering three people before engaging in a shootout with a state trooper. By Erika Marie June 09, 2022
Crime R. Kelly Defense Team Compares Him To MLK, Mike Pence, Hugh Hefner: Report During closing arguments, Kelly's defense reportedly recited portions of Dr. King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech. By Erika Marie September 23, 2021
Music J Hus Freed On Bail Following Knife Possession Arrest J Hus has been freed from prison after getting caught with a knife. By Matthew Parizot July 03, 2018
Pop Culture Asia Argento Accuses "Fast And Furious" Director Rob Cohen Of Sexual Assault The actress alleges that the "Fast and the Furious" director made her drink GHB. By hnhh January 25, 2021
Crime R. Kelly To Be Moved To NY To Start Sex Trafficking Trial In The Summer: Report The singer is accused of leading a massive sex trafficking ring. By Erika Marie April 15, 2021
Crime Witnesses Reveal R. Kelly's Rules Inside His "Chocolate Factory" Studio Witnesses described R. Kelly's studio, referred to as the "Chocolate Factory," during the singer's trial in Brooklyn. By Cole Blake August 29, 2021
Sports Dwight Howard Claims Accuser Has Ghosted Him Over Lack Of Evidence Howard wants the case thrown out. By Alexander Cole November 21, 2019
Crime Four Dead, Including A Child, In Southern California Shooting: Report A gunman was injured but taken into custody after reportedly killing four people in a business complex in Orange, California. By Erika Marie April 01, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Denied Bail, Gets New Trial Date R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial will begin next month. By Alexander Cole July 08, 2021