Crime

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Pop Culture Russell Brand's Explosive Sexual Assault Allegations: What We Know Russell Brand faces allegations of sexual assault spanning from 2006 to 2013, as four women have stepped forward, accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. By Isabella Pennese September 21, 2023
Pop Culture Cardi B Seizing Tasha K's YouTube Checks While Awaiting $4M Defamation Judgement: Report Just last week the rap diva took steps to attempt to seize her nemesis' property. By Hayley Hynes April 28, 2023
Crime R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking & Racketeering After being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. By Cole Blake June 29, 2022
Crime Nicki Minaj's Husband Registers As A Sex Offender In California: Report Nicki Minaj's controversial husband Kenneth Petty turned himself in last week after failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. He's now facing a federal case. By Aron A. March 09, 2020
Crime Chilling Footage Shows Killer Gun Down 21-Year Old In NYC Deli Horrifying footage surfaces of a killer fatally shooting 21-year old Jayquan Lewis in an NYC deli last week. By Kevin Goddard August 17, 2021
Music YNW Melly's Lead Attorney Motions For Mistrial Reports indicate that the defense believes the jury to be tainted after unjust evidence was presented by the state. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 15, 2023
Music 50 Cent Faces Lawsuit Over Microphone Throwing Incident Bryhana Monegain wants 50 Cent to cover her medical expenses, lost wages, and more. By Caroline Fisher January 25, 2024
Music Lil Rod Hasn't Talked To Diddy Investigators For Testimony, But Is Willing: Report Reportedly, TMZ's sources confirmed this after reports on Cassie's cooperation with the feds, another of Sean Combs' accusers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares April 05, 2024
Crime YFN RICO Trial Officially Set To Begin Early Next Year The trial will finally get underway on January 8, 2024. By Lavender Alexandria December 05, 2023
Pop Culture Takeoff's Murder Suspect's Bond Set At $2 Million The alleged gunman is also at flight risk after attempting to flee the country, so he will have to pay a lot in order to be released before trial. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 04, 2022
Crime PNB Rock Murder Suspect Identified, Police Say He's "Armed & Dangerous": Report Police said they made an arrest in PNB Rock's murder case but there's still a second suspect at large. By Aron A. September 28, 2022
Crime Jeffrey Dahmer's Glasses On Sale For Astronomical Price The serial killer's infamous glasses are on the market. By Rex Provost October 02, 2022