Crime

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Random Jussie Smollett's Accused Attacker Wants His Bleach Back From Chicago Police Abel Osundairo, one of the men accused of attacking Jussie Smollett last year, is asking for the Chicago PD to return his red hat, ski mask, bleach, and more. By O.I. June 22, 2020
Crime French Montana Issues Statement After Miami Shooting New Orleans rapper Rob49 was among those shot on Thursday evening. By Aron A. January 06, 2023
Crime R. Kelly Silenced Aaliyah & Her Family With NDAs, Lifetime Doc Claims “Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter” launched this week, exploring his marriage to Aaliyah and the non-disclosure agreement her family signed. By Aron A. January 04, 2023
Music Nipsey Hussle Murder: Ex-LAPD Officer Suggests Police Ordered His Death Bernard Robins, a former policeman, said that Eric Holder Jr.'s history with police and role as an informant suggest foul play. By Gabriel Bras Nevares March 24, 2023
Music Young Thug & YSL's RICO Trial Will Accept Rap Lyrics As Evidence, Judge Decides Judge Glanville clarified that prosecutors must establish a solid foundation before using 17 sets of rhymes against the collective. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 09, 2023
Music YSL RICO Trial Defendant Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over Fulton County Jail One of the YSL defendants wants justice for those detained in Fulton County Jail. By Cole Blake December 12, 2024
Crime Marilyn Manson Turns Himself In On Assault Charges The singer finally puts an end to the 2019 incident. By Taya Coates July 08, 2021
Crime D.C Pastor Arrested For Using $1.5 Mill PPP Loan To Buy 39 Cars: Report Pastor Rudolph Brooks Jr. reportedly spent the money on cars, groceries, his mortgagee, auto auctions, at restaurants, and on credit card bills. By Erika Marie April 23, 2021
Crime Tasha K Faces Potential Jail Time After Refusing To Remove Cardi B Videos From YouTube: Report Cardi B's attorneys are reportedly working on a legal response after blogger Tasha K defies a judge's order to remove defamatory videos about the rapper. By Aron A. April 14, 2022
Pop Culture FKA Twigs Gets Trial Date Set In Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf: Report The singer sued her ex-boyfriend back in 2020 and accused him of abuse, sexual battery, and emotional distress. By Erika Marie May 03, 2022
Music Polo G’s Attorney Speaks Out Following Police Raid Polo G’s attorney has set the story straight regarding the police raid on his client's home, Wednesday. By Cole Blake August 23, 2023
Pop Culture Lil Peep's Wrongful Death Case Unveils Texts From "Drug-Infected Mismanagement" Tour manager Belinda Mercer has been described as the "tour drug dealer," according to reports. By Hayley Hynes February 10, 2022