All criminal charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped. The legal update arrives less than two weeks before a mini-trial is scheduled to begin in New Mexico over the October 2021 killing of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. RELATED: Alec Baldwin Formally Charged With Two Counts Of Involuntary Manslaughter In 2021 ‘Rust’ Shooting Charges Dropped Against Baldwin In Deadly … Read more
Jonathan Majors has reportedly been dropped by his talent manager Entertainment 360, as he currently faces domestic violence charges, according to Deadline. The move comes three weeks after the actor was arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City. RELATED: UPDATE: Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Releases Alleged Texts From Assault Accuser— ‘I Told Them It Was My … Read more
Mr Innocent Bola-Audu, the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has been cleared of human trafficking charges, Daily Post reports. Three others who were charged alongside him were on Tuesday cleared by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama. The presiding Judge, Justice Charles Agbaza, … Read more
On Wednesday, U.S. officials announced they would not pursue criminal charges following the 2022 death of Shanquella Robinson, as “the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution.” According to Charlotte Observer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in North Carolina shared that the FBI and federal prosecutors have concluded their investigation into Shanquella’s death. U.S. Officials … Read more
Days after LaTocha Scott issued a tearful apology, Tamika Scott—her sister and Xscape groupmate—is dishing on the situation and announcing that she’s ready to move forward. Tamika Says She’s Ready To Reconcile With LaTocha Upon touching down in New York City on Monday, TMZ caught up with Tamika and got some tea. After noting that … Read more
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the controversial singer, Portable, will face more than six charges in court. Adejobi made this known in a Twitter thread on Saturday, where he explained the difference between the alleged threat by Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, and Portable’s case. Responding to a … Read more
The Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, has disclosed that controversial street artiste, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable will be facing at least a six-count charge for assault and incitement against police officers. In a Twitter post, the FPRO explained why the police were slow to act against MC Oluomo, who threatened some electorates … Read more
Bishop Lamor Whitehead is being charged with fraud once again. This time the allegation is tied to his New Jersey mansion, federal prosecutors charged in a new indictment Wednesday. Lamor Whitehead Has Mortgage Wire Fraud Charge On His Hands According to the New York Post, federal authorities are accusing the churchman of submitting “fabricated bank records” … Read more
The six-year-old student who shot a first-grade Virginia teacher on January 6 will reportedly not face charges, according to WTKR. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. that day, at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, as previously reported by The Shade Room. RELATED: Virginia Teacher In ‘Stable Condition’ After Being Struck By 6-Year-Old Student While Attempting To … Read more
Kay Flock was just indicted by a federal grand jury on racketeering conspiracy charges, all while he awaits trial for murder. The newest indictment claims the Bronx drill rapper and five others of running the Sev Side/DOA (short for “Dead on Arrival”) street gang, which adds several counts in connection to his separate murder charge, according … Read more
Tomorrow, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect a new president, and Esther Gabriel, a well-known Nigerian beauty queen and philanthropist, has urged voters to choose candidates who have a track record of turning around their country’s fortunes. In a post on her Instagram page, Nigeria’s delegate to the 2021 Miss Globe World finale … Read more
On Friday, the five former Memphis Police Department officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died days after being beaten by police in January, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges, AP News reported. The former officers also faced charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, … Read more
Charges against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood have been dropped. Greater Manchester Police have announced today that criminal proceedings against the 21-year-old have today been discontinued. The 21-year-old striker had been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, allegations relating to the same woman. But in a statement today, Chief … Read more
A Philadelphia Eagles‘ offensive lineman has been indicted on charges of rape and kidnapping, just over a week from the team’s scheduled appearance against the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVII. Prosecutors claim the charges against Josh Sills stem from an incident in Ohio back in Dec. 2019, according to TMZ Sports. Philadelphia Eagles’ Lineman Charged … Read more
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Popular comedian Akpororo has called out POS agents all over the country over the exorbitant charges placed on their services. Akpororo, like many Nigerians seemed angry with the situation of things in the country, especially with the scarcity of Naira, following its recent redesign. According to the Funny Man, POS agents are now competing with … Read more
A Georgia student is facing criminal charges after a dispute that left a teacher with a broken leg. Heritage High School in Rockdale County suspended the ninth grader following the violent altercation captured on video. Over the weekend, the clip received viral attention across social media platforms. Hoe trim at my school man pic.twitter.com/QWwCNWsmUL — … Read more
Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday in the Bronx for an alleged weapons violation, just as he was on his way to a music video shoot with fellow New York City rapper Ice Spice. NYPD reportedly found a handgun in Tjay’s vehicle before arresting him, according to TMZ. A video clip of his arrest surfaced … Read more
The two domestic workers detained in connection with the death of three-year-old Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular musician, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, may face charges for negligence. According to PUNCH, a credible source, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the nanny and the cook were directly in charge of Ifeanyi’s welfare. The source … Read more
An American Pastor has been called out online for charging her members $1499 (N1m) to teach them how to pray. The Pastor, Dr. Juanita Bynum, revealed that the package included a four-week 7-session, an in-person 2-hour intensive, a prayer shawl, and sacred anointing oil, to mention but a few. Sharing the flier on her Facebook … Read more
An obsessed fan of award-winning singer, Davido, has allegedly engineered a way of converting his love into a money-making venture. The fan inked the face of Davido on his midriff as well as the name of 30BG gang name boldly inscribed on his chest with indelible ink. According to reports, other fans of Davido who … Read more
It is claimed that those who recognize a problem and propose a solution are the ones who make money in the world. While assisting a community in Benin City, Edo state that was stranded due to the lack of a bridge to cross a roadway filled with water, a guy thought of a way to … Read more
Marilyn Manson has been the target of a sexual assault investigation for more than a year, but as the case winds down, detectives haven’t found solid evidence that’ll nail the rocker … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us there have been, “some credibility issues with the victim” which have made it hard to … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress’ screening committee headed by John Odigie Oyegun has received a petition to disqualify Bola Tinubu over allegations of drug dealing and certificate forgery. An APC member Sagir Mai Iyali had in his petition to the panel alleged that how Mr Tinubu failed to indicate in his nomination filings that he … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed 23-count charges against Peter Nwachukwu, the late popular gospel artist, Osinachi, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court. The late gospel singer died on April 8, allegedly as a result of complications from injuries she suffered after he assaulted her. According to court papers filed on May 20, … Read more
Source: Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Do you remember those SpelHouse college kids that the Atlanta Police Department terrorized during the 2020 summer of protests? Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young were captured in a viral being dragged out of a car and shot with a taser for simply trying to drive on the street. Apparently, driving … Read more
Gunna could be looking at a long time behind bars before his trial, a judge just denied the rapper bond and set his trial date for January 2023. Gunna was in Fulton County Court in Georgia Monday where a judge ruled he be held without bond … meaning it’s possible he could sit in a … Read more
NBA President, Olumide Akpata Following the lynching and killing of 200 LVL student, Deborah Samuel over allegations of blasphemy, The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Sokoto state government to demonstrate seriousness and willingness in its prosecution of the suspects fingered in the unfortunate incident by ensuring that charges filed against them truly … Read more
Following the arrest and raid of Young Thug’s Atlanta home, he is now facing additional felony charges relating to guns and drugs. Source: Amy E. Price / Getty The details of the RICO Indictment of Young Thug and his YSL associates are slowly playing out in the public eye and seem to just be getting … Read more
Gunna surrenders himself on RICO charges from the YSL Indictment. Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Two days ago, when Fulton County authorities announced the 30 person indictment against Young Thug and his YSL associates, they raided Young Thug’s Atlanta home. Young Thug was arrested and taken into custody, and while a majority of the coverage … Read more
Mike Tyson American boxing legend, Mike Tyson will not be charged after he was recorded on video punching a fellow passenger on a plane at San Francisco International Airport last month. The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said it has closed the case. The victim and Tyson both requested that charges not be filed, … Read more