Crime

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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
Crime Photos Surface In Nicki Minaj Damaged Jewelry Lawsuit The queen of rap may be fronting the bill for quite a bit of jewelry. By Noah Grant June 23, 2023
Crime Fyre Festival Fraudster Billy McFarland Admits He Scammed Investors: Report In an interview that reportedly landed McFarland in solitary confinement, he admits: "I knowingly lied to them to raise money for the festival." By Erika Marie March 03, 2021
Sports Josh Giddey Allegations Now Being Investigated By Police Newport Beach officials have opened an inquiry into the reports Giddey had sex with an alleged local minor. By Ben Mock November 29, 2023
Pop Culture R. Kelly Claims Tasha K Tampered With Witnesses In His Case It looks like Cardi B isn't the only artist with a bone to pick with the controversial YouTuber. By Erika Marie January 09, 2023
Life Extortionists On Black Market Pushed R Kelly Sex Tape: Details This comes just after the singer was sentenced to an additional 20 years. By Kairi Coe February 24, 2023
Relationships Kanye West Under Investigation For Alleged Battery, Kim Kardashian Refuses To Comment The socialite was bombarded by paparazzi while leaving her children's sports event alongside Tristan Thompson. By Hayley Hynes January 28, 2023
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 Joe Mixon Investigated After Child Was Shot Near His Home: Report Police have yet to name a suspect, but a neighbor gave insight into what occurred. By Erika Marie March 07, 2023
Crime Jussie Smollett Claims Osundairo Brothers Wanted $1 Million Each Not To Testify: Report Smollett also asked a white prosecutor to not use the n-word when reading back his texts out of respect for Black people in the courtroom. By Erika Marie December 07, 2021
Gossip Tory Lanez Takes An L In Court Tory Lanez took the L in court today. By Alex Zidel February 25, 2021
Crime Young Thug's Attorney Files Motion To Dismiss RICO Case, Accuses D.A. Of "Egregious" Misconduct: Report Young Thug's attorney accuses the District Attorney of "egregious misconduct" for obtaining a "sham" grand jury subpoena. By Aron A. November 09, 2022