Crime

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Crime Lawyer Argues Suge Knight Should Pay $81 Million To Family Of Manslaughter Victim Suge Knight could pay $81 million to the family of the man he was convicted of killing in 2018 if their lawyer has his way. By Cole Blake June 15, 2022
Music Rod Wave Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Rod Wave avoided charges after his arrest earlier this month. By Rex Provost May 19, 2022
Crime Drake Gets $4 Billion Lawsuit By Crazed Fan Tossed Out: Report She sued him after being arrested for reportedly breaking into his home back in 2017. By Erika Marie December 21, 2021
Crime Tyga Cooperating With Police After Being Accused Of Assaulting Ex-GF: Report Tyga's ex-girlfriend posted photos of the alleged injuries after accusing the rapper of physically assaulting her. By Aron A. October 11, 2021
Life Prosecutor Labels XXXTentacion's Alleged Killers "Predators" The prosecution called XXXTentacion's alleged killers "predators" during closing arguments. By Cole Blake March 07, 2023
Life 50 Cent On Ma'Khia Bryant Shooting: "Here We Go Again" 50 Cent comments on the police killing of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio. By Alex Zidel April 21, 2021
Music Lil Wayne Receives Sentencing Date For Private Jet Gun Charge The rapper is finally receiving a court date for a charge dating back to December 2019. By Madusa S. December 30, 2020
Crime Gabby Petito Update: New Bodycam Footage Reveals Brian Laundrie Hit The Late 22-Year-Old Laundrie is still missing, and remains the main person of interest in Petito’s death. By Hayley Hynes October 01, 2021
Crime Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wants To Sue Gangs Over Gun Violence She is introducing an ordinance that will legally hold gangs responsible for violence, including "seizing assets." By Erika Marie September 14, 2021
Politics Donald Trump Seems To Admit To Hiding Classified Documents At Mar-A-Lago Media and government officials alike bear down on the former president in light of his latest sensitive document scandal. By Balen Mautone November 29, 2022
Gram R. Kelly Trial: Sparkle Claims Niece Lied About Her On The Stand Sparkle, one of Kelly's former artists, has long claimed that he abused her niece. Now, the niece testified that Sparkle encouraged the relationship. By Erika Marie August 19, 2022
Crime Phoenix Police Officer Accused Of PPP Loan Fraud After Receiving $1.2 Million: Report Officer Toni Richardson resigned from her position in Phoenix and has been charged with money laundering and conspiracy. By Erika Marie December 14, 2021