Crime

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Music Prosecutors In YNW Melly Case Seek To Add Evidence Of Witness Tampering YNW Melly may be facing another hurdle in his upcoming retrial. By Cole Blake October 24, 2023
Sports Kawhi Leonard's Sister Accused Of Murdering & Robbing 84-Year-Old Woman Kimesha Williams has been charged with first-degree murder and robbery. By Alexander Cole September 09, 2019
Crime Officer Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Has History Of Conduct Complaints The Atlanta Police Department has released Garrett Rolfe's disciplinary record, revealing a lengthy history of conduct complaints. By Noah John June 16, 2020
Pop Culture Bobby Shmurda Champions New York's Rap Lyrics Bill: "It Needs To Happen All Around The Country" Bobby Shmurda tips his hat to New York's bill protecting rap lyrics in court, but thinks it should be implemented nationwide. By Gabriel Bras Nevares May 20, 2022
Crime Despite Threats, Azriel Clary, R. Kelly's Former Girlfriend, Plans To Testify In Court Despite scare tactics, the aspiring singer vows to testify against R. Kelly in his federal sex crimes case. By Kyesha Jennings August 20, 2021
Crime Dijon Kizzee Shot 15 Times By LA Police According To Independent Autopsy Kizzee was killed by police after a botched stop for a traffic violation committed on his bicycle. By Dre D. September 23, 2020
Relationships Keke Palmer's Mom Suggests She'll Press Charges Against Darius Jackson: Report Darius Jackson leaked audio of Sharon Palmer threatening to "put a bullet" in his head but she claims he recorded her without consent, which is a violation of California law. By Aron A. November 14, 2023
Music Kodak Black Arrested, Charged With Cocaine Possession Kodak Black will appear before a Florida judge later today. By Caroline Fisher December 07, 2023
Pop Culture Jonathan Majors Surveillance Footage Appears To Show Aftermath Of Incident Between Actor And His Ex The video reportedly showing the direct aftermath of Majors' alleged assault is now publicly avaliable. By Ben Mock December 13, 2023
Music Gunna Vs. R. Kelly: Twitter Debates After Atlanta Nightclub Video Is Gunna being treated worse than R. Kelly? Some on Twitter seem to think so. By Noah Grant June 06, 2023
Crime Young Thug's Co-Defendant Seeks Mistrial In the trials newest play, Jayden Myrick claims his Sixth Amendment rights have been violated. By Diya Singhvi February 22, 2023
Pop Culture Wendy Williams Dragged For Insensitive Report On TikTok Star Swavy's Murder The 19-year-old was shot & killed in Delaware on Monday (July 5). By Erika Marie July 08, 2021