In an alarming incident captured on video, Tallahassee Police Officer Kiersten Oliver has come under scrutiny for allegedly tampering with evidence during a DUI arrest of a Black man, Calvin Riley. The encounter unfolded during a routine traffic stop on South Monroe, leaving Riley in a state of distress and the Tallahassee Police Department facing…
In a ruling on Thursday, April 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mark S. Norris decided that the federal trial of four former Memphis police officers charged with civil rights violations in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will remain in the city. This is despite defense attorneys’ motions to relocate the trial due to intense…
In a move that has further sparked controversy and divided opinions about abortion rights, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or an equivalent alternative. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Republican Governor Bill Lee. The bill,…
Ex-Bad Boy rapper G. Dep, known for his breakout hits in the early 2000s, has been released from prison after serving 13 years for murder. The rapper, whose real name is Trevell Coleman, shared his joyous moment with friends and family in a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, April 4, 2024, marking the end…
An Orange County, Florida, grand jury has chosen not to indict former Orlando police officer Jose Velez for the shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Diaz last July, as announced in a news release from State Attorney Andrew Bain on Monday. After reviewing all pertinent evidence, the grand jury determined that charges against Officer Velez were…
The son of renowned rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Christian Combs, is facing allegations of sexual assault and drugging, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the Combs family. Details surrounding the reported lawsuit against Christian Combs are sparse, with the identity of the alleged victim remaining undisclosed. Despite the lack of specific information, the accusations have…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has issued a public apology after being involved in a high-speed crash over the weekend in Dallas. This marks his first public statement on the incident. The apology, posted on Instagram, expresses Rice’s acknowledgment of his role in the matter and his commitment to cooperating with authorities. The…
Travis Scott’s legal team files motion in Houston court seeking dismissal from lawsuits related to the deadly Astroworld crowd rush, arguing that the rapper was not responsible for event safety and crowd management. Travis Scott, the rapper and performer at the Astroworld festival where a deadly crowd surge occurred, is seeking to be dismissed from…
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