Crime

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Crime "White Boy Rick" Richard Wershe Jr. Hits Detroit PD With $100M Lawsuit Richard Wershe Jr., the inspiration behind the film "White Boy Rick," is taking Detroit police to court for forcing him to be an informant for the department as a teenager. By Aron A. July 20, 2021
Crime Taraji P. Henson Cites Emmitt Till While Calling For Jussie Smollett’s Release From Jail Taraji P. Henson wants Jussie Smollett released from jail. By Cole Blake March 13, 2022
Gram Meek Mill Celebrates His Court Case Ending: "I Beat The Streets" Meek Mill issues a celebratory statement after learning of his freedom. By Alex Zidel August 28, 2019
Crime Father Arrested After 5-Year-Old Brings Drugs To School That Make Him “Feel Like Spider-Man” The child told his teacher that the white-powdered substance had superhero-like effects. By Lynn S. November 19, 2019
Crime Robert Durst Convicted Of The 2000 Execution-Style Murder Of Susan Berman: Report In 1982, Durst's wife went missing and Berman was reportedly going to meet with the LAPD about the case. By Erika Marie September 17, 2021
Gossip Andrew Tate Details Prison Conditions: "Cockroaches, Lice, & Bedbugs" He also complained that his cell was "bugged" and the system was trying to break him. By Erika Marie January 23, 2023
Crime Rusten Sheskey, Kenosha Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake 7 Times, Is Back At Work Rusten Sheskey, the officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back, is back on the police force. By Alex Zidel April 15, 2021
Music Rich Boy Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges: Report A video surfaced online that allegedly shows the "Throw Some D's" rapper shirtless & looking distressed. By Balen Mautone October 06, 2022
Pop Culture Carlee Russell Allegedly Likes Tweet From Person Claiming They're Not "Mad" At Her An account appearing to belong to Carlee Russell liked a forgiving Tweet recently. By Caroline Fisher July 23, 2023
Music Boosie BadAzz Shares Warning For Rappers In L.A. After PnB Rock's Death Boosie BadAzz is advising any rappers traveling to L.A. to keep a gun on themselves for protection. By Cole Blake September 13, 2022
Crime Harvey Weinstein Is "Miserable" After Falling On Rikers Island Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is having a hard time adjusting to life on Rikers Island, especially after taking a fall while trying to navigate without his walker this past Saturday night. By Keenan Higgins March 09, 2020
Crime Mavado's 18-Year-Old Son Convicted Of Murder The son of the dancehall star has been convicted of murder. By Madusa S. January 28, 2021