Crime

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Music Tory Lanez Writes Letter Claiming Trial Was Unjust The Canadian artist took to his Instagram to share his letter in writing and via a phone call, alleging that he was "robbed and deprived" of a fair trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 21, 2023
Music R. Kelly Claims Ignorance Over $10.5 Million Lawsuit Against Him For Shooting Threat The suit stems from Kelly and his alleged manager Donnell Russell reportedly shutting down a "Surviving R. Kelly" screening in 2018. By Gabriel Bras Nevares January 15, 2024
Relationships FBI Likely Won't Reopen Brad Pitt Case After Angelina Jolie Revealed New Details It doesn't seem like Jolie's newest allegations are enough to reopen the case against Brad Pitt. By Rex Provost August 20, 2022
Pop Culture YSL RICO Co-Defendants Remain Behind Bars As Trial Placed On Hold Until End Of The Month The long-spanning trial is still in its early stages, as the jury selection process has proven to be difficult. By Hayley Hynes August 25, 2023
Pop Culture Jonathan Majors' Conviction Stands After Court Denies Motion To Drop Assault & Harassment Charges Jonathan Majors will be sentenced on April 8. By Caroline Fisher April 03, 2024
Pop Culture YNW Melly Jury: One Woman's Hesitation To Convict Reportedly Lead To Mistrial After a bumpy first attempt at trying Melly, prosecutors will return to the courthouse in October. By Hayley Hynes August 01, 2023
Pop Culture Aaron Carter Update: Cops Found Cans Of Compressed Air At Death Scene Reports reveal that those close to the "I Want Candy" singer were concerned for his well-being during his final days. By Hayley Hynes November 07, 2022
Gram Kim Kardashian Explains Working With Gunna's Legal Team She's been a "#FreeGunna" advocate and details meeting the rapper while detailing what she has learned about his case. By Erika Marie October 15, 2022
Crime Derek Chauvin Given 21 Years In Prison In George Floyd Civil Rights Case Derek Chauvin had previously pleaded guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights. By Alexander Cole July 08, 2022
Crime Tory Lanez Mourns Loss Of Rapper Houdini Who Was Shot & Killed At 21 Tory Lanez is openly grieving the loss of his friend and fellow Toronto rapper Houdini, 21, who was murdered in broad daylight. By Erika Marie May 26, 2020
Crime "Jersey Shore" Star Charged With Kidnapping In Domestic Violence Incident The day before he was arrested, Ronnie was sharing how much he and his girlfriend are in love. By Erika Marie October 05, 2019
TV "L&HH" Alum Chris "Prince" Harty Arrested After Allegedly Beating Up & Stealing $7K From GF The reality star is no stranger to trouble, and has reportedly previously gotten into several altercations with Tory Lanez. By Hayley Hynes October 18, 2022