Crime

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Life Former Cop Charged In Daunte Wright Shooting Gets Trial Date Kim Potter, the former officer charged in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, will reportedly be on trial late this year. By Alex Zidel May 18, 2021
Crime Fatal Shooting Occurs Outside Schoolboy Q's Pre-Grammy Party A man was fatally shot just outside of Schoolboy Q's pre-grammy party in L.A. last night. By Patrick Lyons February 08, 2015
Pop Culture Bill Cosby Calls In To A Philadelphia Radio Station To Discuss Wrongful Imprisonment On his first day out of prison, Bill Cosby phoned into Philadelphia radio station WDAS 105.3 FM to stand up for people who have been wrongfully imprisoned. By Joshua Robinson July 02, 2021
TV Jussie Smollett Says Criminal Case Is "Fight Or Die At This Point" Former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett gave a candid update on his current criminal case sparked by the now-infamous 2019 hate crime hoax he's accused of masterminding. By Keenan Higgins February 26, 2020
Crime Midtown Atlanta Shooting Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured, Woman Arrested: Report Reports state that a woman shot 3 people at 2 different locations before being located at or near an airport. The area was swarmed with police. By Erika Marie August 22, 2022
TV Brendan Dassey Of Netflix's "Making A Murderer" Denied Clemency Brendan Dassey will remain behind bars. By Milca P. December 23, 2019
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine Off The Hook In Houston Mall Assault Case: Report 6ix9ine's in the clear on that one. By Aron A. November 25, 2019
Crime Elijah McClain, 23-Year Old Killed By Colorado Police, Case Re-Opened Colorado authorities reopen investigation for the death of Elijah McClain. By O.I. June 26, 2020
Pop Culture Kodak Black Granted "Non-Reporting Probation" & Will Be Able To Tour Kodak Black will be able to go on tour after his probation was made less restrictive. By Cole Blake April 11, 2022
Crime Chicago Drive-By Shooting At Funeral Injures At Least 16 People: Report A black vehicle reportedly drove by a funeral home and opened fire on attendees of a funeral, striking at least 16 people. By Erika Marie July 21, 2020
Gossip Comedian Andy Dick Arrest On Suspicion Of Sexual Battery: Report The comedy icon was arrested once again—following two last year—but this time, he's reportedly accused of sexually assaulting a man in an RV. By Erika Marie May 12, 2022
Crime Lil Meech's Grand Theft Charges Dropped; Buys New Bling To Celebrate The 22-year old actor purchased a new watch after being accused of stealing a $250,000 one. By hnhh August 31, 2022