Crime

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Crime R. Kelly's Lawyer Asks To Delay NYC Sex Trafficking Trial Due To Quarantine R. Kelly's attorney wants to postpone his Aug. 9th sex trafficking trial in NYC. By Aron A. July 06, 2021
Crime Ray J & Princess Love Sued Over $20K Reward For Missing Dog: Report A man who found Ray J and Princess Love's dog is looking for his reward money. By Aron A. June 15, 2020
Crime Felicity Huffman Begins 14-Day Sentence For College Bribery Scandal Two-week lockdown begins now. By Chantilly Post October 15, 2019
Music R. Kelly & UMG Ordered To Pay $500K In Victim Restitution From Royalties A judge garnished the singer's royalties in order to pay outstanding debts to victims of his crimes, which Universal Music Group withheld. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 24, 2023
Life R. Kelly Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Jail, Judge Grants Appeal Extension The disgraced singer was found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking last year. By Hayley Hynes February 01, 2022
Music NBA YoungBoy Found Not Guilty In California Gun Case: Report YoungBoy Never Broke Again earns a victory in court, days after his lyrics on songs like "Gunsmoke" and "Life Support" were struck from evidence. By Joshua Robinson July 15, 2022
Crime Nipsey Hussle Murder Trial To Begin On Wednesday The murder trial regarding the killing of Nipsey Hussle is slated to begin on Wednesday with opening arguments being presented to the jury. By Cole Blake June 15, 2022
Pop Culture R. Kelly Hires Bill Cosby’s Former Attorney To Help Challenge Racketeering Conviction: Report High-profile New York attorney Jennifer Bonjean helped get Bill Cosby out of prison earlier this year. By Hayley Hynes October 29, 2021
Music Lil Reese Charged With Domestic Violence 2 Weeks After Being Shot: Report Police were called to respond to a physical altercation between him and his girlfriend. By Madusa S. June 05, 2021
Crime Bay Area Woman Leaves "Go Back To Your Land" Note At Homes Of Minorities A woman left xenophobic letters outside the homes of people of color in the Bay Area. By Cole Blake May 23, 2020
Crime George Floyd Murder Trial: Potential Jurors Receive Questionnaire The jury selection process for the George Floyd murder case begins. By Aron A. December 22, 2020
Crime Josh Duggar Arrested By Homeland Security, No Bond Issued: Report The "19 Kids & Counting" star previously faced scandals including alleged molestation of his sisters, pornography addiction, and infidelity. By Erika Marie April 29, 2021