Crime

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Crime Jay-Z, Roc Nation Demand Action In Ahmaud Arbery's Case In the wake of Gregory and Travis McMichaels, Jay-Z and Roc Nation artists demand a fair but speedy trial in Ahmaud Arbery's murder case. By Aron A. May 10, 2020
Crime Joe Jackson’s Granddaughter Yasmine Stabbed 7 Times In Hate Crime The young woman shared the gruesome details on her social media. By Madusa S. June 01, 2020
Gossip Jacob Blake Sues Kenosha Officer Who Shot Him In The Back: Report In August 2020, Blake was shot seven times by Officer Rusten Sheskey and is taking him to court. By Erika Marie March 25, 2021
Crime NBA YoungBoy Pleads Not Guilty To Charges, Trial Date Set: Report The Lousiana rapper is fighting his latest gun possession charges. By Erika Marie April 16, 2021
Music 03 Greedo Reacts To Drakeo The Ruler's Release 03 Greedo says they "let one of the villains out" after Drakeo The Ruler was released from prison. By Alex Zidel November 05, 2020
Crime Tory Lanez' Lawyer Doubts Megan Thee Stallion's Injuries Tory Lanez is facing two felony charges that carry a maximum sentence of over 20 years in prison. By Dre D. October 09, 2020
Crime Kodak Black Appeals "Harsh" Prison Sentencing Koda Black has filed to appeal his prison sentence for lying in order to buy firearms, claiming that the judge incorrectly abided by sentencing guidelines for convicted felons. By Lynn S. February 13, 2020
Crime XXXTentacion Murder Suspect To Receive A Bond Hearing A new development emerges in the XXXTentacion murder trial. By Mitch Findlay October 17, 2019
Gossip Tekashi 6ix9ine May Reject Witness Protection Program: Report What the future holds for the rapper is anyone's guess. By Erika Marie September 26, 2019
Crime Rae Sremmurd's Younger Brother In Police Custody After Stepdad Fatally Shot: Report Michael Brown, younger brother to Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, is being held as a person of interest after Floyd Sullivan's death. By Aron A. January 07, 2020
Crime Kyle Rittenhouse Solicits Donations For Legal Fees After Judge OKs Wrongful Death Lawsuit A judge dismissed Kyle Rittenhouse's motion to have the wrongful death motion thrown out. By Aron A. February 02, 2023
Crime Columbus Short Denies Being Abusive Following Domestic Violence Arrest: Report The "Scandal" actor was reportedly arrested following an altercation at his home with his wife. By Erika Marie February 07, 2022