Michigan state Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster), an elected official who appears to be allergic to staying out of legal trouble, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of bringing a weapon into county jail and attempting to escape custody. Jones was originally arrested in April on charges of drunk driving in an incident that allegedly led to…
In an effort to reduce violence perpetuated by gangs, the city of Chicago has unveiled a plan to sue gang members and go after their assets. An ordinance was introduced by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and sent to the City Council Rules Committee, where reportedly ordinances often end up dying. Chicago…
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not be charging the couple due to an expired statute of limitations, according to reports. Rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, will not face charges for alleged sexual assault in Los Angeles. According to court documents obtained by several news outlets, including PEOPLE…
“The Wendy Williams Show” hostess will have her mental health evaluated after a voluntary admission to an NYC hospital Tuesday, TMZ says. In a story that has ongoing twists and turns, talk show host Wendy Williams has been reportedly admitted to a New York City hospital for a psychological evaluation. Just one day after The…
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaks during a press conference to announce a grand jury’s decision to indict one of three Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor on Sept. 23, 2020, in Frankfort, Kentucky. | Source: Jon Cherry / Getty Despite defending the no-knock search warrant that led…
Bow Wow and Joie Chavis‘ daughter Shai Moss landed a new acting role with “Smart Guy” star Essence Atkins and fans are going nuts. This initial announcement came immediately after the actress posted a stream of behind-the-scenes photos on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from an undisclosed set. The images included Atkins’ co-stars Moss, comedian Tony Rock…
Exclusive: The new WWE Champion is also using his platform to highlight racial injustice and teach young children about Black History It’s a new day in the WWE universe and a historic one. Big E cashed in his “Money In the Bank” briefcase against Bobby Lashley to become WWE champion on Monday—the fourth Black man…
So often, celebrities share moments when they are giving back once they get famous, whether it be to people in need, friends, or family members. Lizzo is another celebrity in the gift-giving mood, and the singer started her mother’s birthday weekend off right with some new looks. On Friday, Lizzo shared a touching Instagram video…
Source: Handout / Getty UPDATED: 9:00 a.m. ET, Sept. 17 Originally published: Sept. 5 Grammy award-winning R&B singer R. Kelly is facing racketeering and sex trafficking charges that span over three decades. The 59-year-old has been in jail since his 2019 indictment and could spend the rest of his life behind bars. For years, Kelly…
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The music industry was rocked earlier this year when allegations of sadistic sexual abuse came forth against rapper T.I. and his wife, former R&B girl group singer Tiny. Following months of public scrutiny after denying the accusations altogether, it appears Mr. & Mrs. Harris will be avoiding further prosecution due…
