Crime

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Crime Colombian Drug Lord Responsible For Smuggling 73 Metric Tons Of Cocaine Into U.S. Captured In Jungle Raid The Colombian president likened the arrest to the capture of Pablo Escobar. By Taylor McCloud October 25, 2021
Crime Alleged YSL Co-Founder Denied Bond, Prosecutors Trying To Get Him To Cooperate: Report Walter Murphy's attorney insists that despite his client's past, Murphy is a changed man who doesn't "want to talk about [Young Thug]." By Erika Marie June 15, 2022
Crime Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Looks To Delay Sex Offender Trial Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty is hoping to have his trial delayed until September because of the coronavirus. By Alex Zidel June 01, 2020
Music Trey Songz Takes Plea In Bowling Alley Fight Case Trey Songz has seen more severe charges dropped in exchange for a guilty plea. By Ben Mock May 03, 2023
Crime "SoHo Karen" Who Attacked Black Teen Over Cell Phone Is Arrested: Report Her lawyer claims that the incident involving Keyon Harrold's son wasn't race-related & her client, Miya Ponsetto, was just "a scared girl alone in a city." By Erika Marie January 07, 2021
Gram Kim Kardashian Criticized By Murder Victim's Family Over Brandon Bernard Support The reality star has been advocating for the death row inmate, but the stepsister to one of his victims questions Kim's loyalty. By Erika Marie December 10, 2020
Music Man Who Broke Into Eminem's House & Threatened His Life Violates Probation: Report In addition to violating his probation, Matthew Hughes also allegedly assaulted a mall security officer in southeastern Michigan. By Joshua Robinson November 26, 2021
Crime Mexican Crime Organization Kills Mayor 10 Days After Being Sworn Into Office Mayor Benjamín López Palacios was assassinated at his home last week. By Aron A. January 17, 2022
Crime Obie Trice Arrested For Aggravated Felony Assault & Restraining Order Violation The former Shady Records artist was taken into custody early Friday morning. By Lynn S. December 06, 2019
Crime Capitol Officer Who Was On Duty During Trump Riot Dies By Suicide Howard Liebengood is a 15-year capitol hill police veteran. By Karlton Jahmal January 10, 2021
Crime Iggy Azalea & Playboi Carti's Home Robbed Of $366K Worth Of Jewelry: Report The person was caught on camera. By Erika Marie November 22, 2019
Music R. Kelly Almost Muted, Singer Unable To Sell Song Catalog 1990's R&B sensation and accused predator is broke. By Kyesha Jennings August 27, 2021