Crime

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Crime Ahmaud Arbery Trial Defense Laments "We Don't Want Anymore Black Pastors In Here" Al Sharpton was invited by the victim's family to accompany them during the trial, but lawyer Kevin Gough alleges Sharpton is intimidating the jury. By Erika Marie November 11, 2021
Crime Pooh Shiesty Sentencing Trial Date Revealed Pooh Shiesty faces a maximum sentence of eight years. By Alex Zidel January 27, 2022
Crime Wrongfully Convicted Man Is Freed After 21 Years In Jail John Miller is now a free man after 21 years. By Aida C. August 03, 2019
Crime R. Kelly Prosecutors Are Tired Of His Complaints Over Prison Conditions The prosecutors on R. Kelly's case don't want to hear any more complaints from him surrounding prison conditions. By Aron A. March 31, 2020
Sports Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting: Police Highlight "Dispute" That May Have Lead To Gunfire One person was killed and 22 people, including 11 children, were injured. By Ben Mock February 15, 2024
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Adds New Lawyer To Team Ahead Of Sentencing Tory Lanez' sentencing is scheduled for August 7. By Caroline Fisher July 14, 2023
Crime YSL Case: Potential Juror Sentenced To Jail Time For Filming Jury Selection Process A potential juror was found in contempt after filming the jury selection process. By Aron A. April 03, 2023
Politics Grand Jury Will See Evidence Related To Trump Case To Decide On Criminal Charges The Grand Jury will determine if criminal charges are needed against members of the Trump Organization, including the former President himself. By Joe Abrams May 27, 2021
Gossip Polo G Arrested In L.A. On Firearm Charges: Report The rapper and a "male juvenile" were reportedly both taken into custody. By Erika Marie September 07, 2021
Gossip Kodak Black Targeted By Hitmen In Shooting, Southside Investigated: Report Southside's threats against Kodak Black are reportedly being investigated by the cops. By Alex Zidel April 07, 2021
Crime LA Deputies Hold Black Teens Who Had Been Attacked With A Knife At Gunpoint The LA Sheriff's department is facing criticism for their protocols after they held three teenagers at gunpoint last week. By Madusa S. August 12, 2020
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