Crime

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Pop Culture Donald Trump Compared To John Gotti, Prosecutor Claims Former POTUS Nearly Faced RICO Charges Mark Pomerantz tells all about the embattled reality star in his forthcoming book, "People vs. Donald Trump." By Hayley Hynes February 04, 2023
Music Rod Wave Arrested: What We Know Fans of Rod Wave were shocked to learn that the Florida rapper had been wrongfully arrested following an Easter Sunday shooting. By TeeJay Small April 08, 2024
Music YNW Melly And YNW Bortlen Allegedly Used "Rihanna" As Code Name For Key Witness More information has come out surrounding YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen's new witness tampering charges. By Caroline Fisher October 06, 2023
Streetwear Lil Reese Returns Stolen Bike, Says Viral Mugshot Is "Fake And Edited" Lil Reese recently made things right with DJ Univercity, after stealing his bike as a child. By Caroline Fisher September 02, 2023
Pop Culture Ashton Kutcher Hopes Danny Masterson "Is Found Innocent" Of Rape The actor speaks on his longtime friend's rape charges and trial. By Erika Marie January 31, 2023
Pop Culture Unfoonk Sentenced To Nearly 10 Years In Jail After Violating YSL Plea Agreement Young Thug's brother was arrested last month on charges of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, among other things. By Hayley Hynes June 05, 2023
Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine's Reported Victim Skyy Daniels Recalls Being Held At Gunpoint She's more than happy that he'll remain behind bars. By Erika Marie December 19, 2019
Sports Kelly Oubre Jr. Claims Ex-GF Stole His Dogs, Launches Lawsuit How are you gonna steal a man's dogs? By Alexander Cole September 21, 2019
Music YFN Lucci's Attorney Issues Motion Demanding Speedy Trial The rapper's legal team is seeking acquittal if this case doesn't move forward within six months. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 01, 2023
Pop Culture Rich The Kid Arrest Came As Rapper Was Trying To Collect Money From Promoter: Report Rich was only trying to secure the bag, but unfortunately, a bomb threat at his hotel ruined plans. By Hayley Hynes December 11, 2023
Music Vybz Kartel's Murder Conviction Overturned Due To Alleged Juror Misconduct The Jamaican dancehall artist was given a life sentence in 2014. By Caroline Fisher March 14, 2024
Crime Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival Trial Delayed Right Before Scheduled Start Date Apple filed a new motion attempting to get out of the lawsuit. By Lavender Alexandria May 03, 2024