Crime

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Crime Jussie Smollett Sues Chicago For Creating False Narrative In Homophobic Attack Case Jussie Smollett is calling the city out for a malicious prosecution. By Chantilly Post November 20, 2019
Crime Trey Songz Sued For Alleged Bartender Beatdown: Report A bartender claims they were assaulted by Trey Songz at a concert in a new lawsuit. By Aron A. May 05, 2021
Crime YNW Melly Trial Date Set After Withdrawing Motion For Speedy Trial YNW Melly's trial is tentatively set for spring 2022. By Aron A. November 30, 2021
Crime Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Gets Hit With Additional Manslaughter Charge The officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright is being hit with an additional manslaughter charge. By Cole Blake September 03, 2021
TV Brittney Taylor Of "L&HH" Fame Allegedly Beat Baby Daddy With A Bat, Charged With Assault & Arrested The bloody altercation reportedly took place when the victim, Afeez, flew to New York to see his children earlier this month. By Hayley Hynes March 28, 2023
Politics Derek Chauvin Pleads The Fifth, Says He Will Not Testify In George Floyd Trial Derek Chauvin announced he will not be testifying in court on Thursday. By Deja Goode April 15, 2021
Crime Carlee Russell Returns Home After Three-Day Disappearance The 25-year-old had been missing since July 13. By Ben Mock July 16, 2023
Pop Culture Benedict Cumberbatch & His Family May Have To Pay For Their Ancestor's Role In Slavery The actor's family is said to have owned a sugar plantation in the 18th and 19th century. By Isaac Fontes January 03, 2023
Crime Georgia Supermarket Cashier Shot & Killed Over Face Mask Dispute The customer opened fire after getting into an argument with a cashier about his face mask. By Madusa S. June 16, 2021
Crime R. Kelly Associate Pleads Guilty To Setting Fire To Accuser's Car: Report Michael Williams pleaded guilty to setting fire to R. Kelly's ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary's car. By Aron A. April 19, 2021
Pop Culture Photos Emerge Of DaBaby's Entourage Alleged Shootout Victim's Injuries The graphic photos highlighted the gruesome aftermath of the Miami shootout. By Madusa S. June 08, 2021
Crime Trump-Supporting Grandma Outs Grandson To Feds For Rioting In Portland What a twist. By Karlton Jahmal August 01, 2020