Crime

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Music SpotemGottem Arrested By U.S. Marshals The rapper was reportedly arrested inside his hotel room with an AK-47 on his lap. By Alex Zidel July 16, 2021
Crime Gabby Petito Died From Strangulation: Report Petito’s death was initially ruled a homicide, but further details were released in a press conference today. By Hayley Hynes October 12, 2021
Crime Lil Wayne Facing 10 Years In Prison Over New Gun Charge: Report Lil Wayne has been charged with 1 count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. By Alex Zidel November 17, 2020
Crime R. Kelly Indictment Includes New Victim & Allegations R. Kelly has been hit with a revised indictment in Chicago, which includes new sexual abuse allegations but has removed a previous victim from the charges. By Lynn S. February 14, 2020
Crime R. Kelly's Ex-Tour Manager Will Testify To Buying Aaliyah Fake ID To Get Married ... but he doesn't want to see Kelly go to jail. By Noah C December 09, 2019
Life Drake's Home Burglarized In Los Angeles, Man Arrested After Stealing Unknown Item: Report The "Scorpion" artist wasn't home at the time of the incident, according to sources. By Hayley Hynes January 27, 2023
Sports Ja'Marr Chase Seeks Restraining Order Against 2021 One-Night Stand, Alleges Long-Standing Harassment The Bengals star claims that a woman he hooked up with in 2021 has been out to get him ever since. By Ben Mock August 16, 2023
Sports Massive Fan Brawl Breaks Out During 49ers Preseason Game The fight occurred during the Niners' 21-20 victory over the Broncos. By Ben Mock August 20, 2023
Pop Culture Kyle Rittenhouse Requests Ownership Of Gun Used In Kenosha Shootings, Claims He Wants To Destroy It Rittenhouse was previously acquitted on all charges. By Hayley Hynes January 21, 2022
Music Kodak Black Thinks He's Dying Due To "Cruel & Unethical" Treatment In Prison "They are strategically killing me slowly in here." By Alex Zidel January 16, 2020
Pop Culture Tory Lanez Bail Application Resubmitted With "Nearly Identical" Arguments To Those Previously Rejected If nothing else, he's persistent. By Hayley Hynes October 10, 2023
Crime Travis Scott Faces Potential Lawsuit After Throwing Fan's Phone Moments before the alleged assault on a sound engineer, Travis Scott reportedly took a fans phone and threw it. Now, the rapper could face a new lawsuit. By Aron A. March 03, 2023