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  • Even MORE Drama Surrounding Former Dolton ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard— And It’s Messy

    Even MORE Drama Surrounding Former Dolton ‘Super Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard— And It’s Messy

    In a new lawsuit, the Village of Dolton claims Fifth Third Bank ignored rules to let disgraced former mayor Tiffany Henyard “steal” $1.9M in taxpayer funds.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 13, 2026
  • How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

    How an Argument Over Wingstop Fries Led to the Senseless Death of Texas Teen, Cops Say

    A casual hangout for two Texas neighbors turned into a crime scene after Lemarques Darden Jr. allegedly killed his friend over french fries.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 13, 2026
  • Florida Day Care Workers Allegedly Tortured Kids, But Their Next Move Was Even More Sickening, Cops Say

    Florida Day Care Workers Allegedly Tortured Kids, But Their Next Move Was Even More Sickening, Cops Say

    Three Florida day care workers are accused of smacking young kids and “torturing” them so often, the children began to “expect it.”

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 12, 2026
  • Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument 

    Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument 

    Lucy Harrison’s dad allegedly shot her in the chest after a “big” argument about Donald Trump. He was never charged— but now there’s a wild update.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 12, 2026
  • The Apartment Brawl in Houston That Left One Girl Dead and Why a 10-Year-Old Claims Self-Defense

    The Apartment Brawl in Houston That Left One Girl Dead and Why a 10-Year-Old Claims Self-Defense

    A 10-year-old allegedly admitted to stabbing Riley DeArmas, 13, during a brawl near a Houston apartment complex. But he’s claiming self-defense.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 9, 2026
  • Viral Video Shows Brazen Chicago Daylight Shooting That Killed Woman as Baby Rode in Back Seat

    Viral Video Shows Brazen Chicago Daylight Shooting That Killed Woman as Baby Rode in Back Seat

    Steps away from Chicago’s St. Sabina Church, a brazen shooting caught on camera killed one woman and wounded another as a baby sat in the backseat.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 6, 2026
  • The Chilling Sentence Just Handed Down to Calif. Couple Who Decapitated Their Two Kids and Made Siblings View Their Remains

    The Chilling Sentence Just Handed Down to Calif. Couple Who Decapitated Their Two Kids and Made Siblings View Their Remains

    A California couple who beheaded their two kids and made their starving younger siblings view their remains just learned their fate.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    February 4, 2026
  • Philly Dad Stabbed to Death While Teaching His Sons How to Ride Bike, Now His Family Demands Justice

    Philly Dad Stabbed to Death While Teaching His Sons How to Ride Bike, Now His Family Demands Justice

    A Philadelphia father died after an alleged altercation with his child’s mother’s boyfriend while teaching his three young sons how to ride their bikes.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 30, 2026
  • Detroit Mom Who Made Fake Bomb Threats Because Her Teen Was Rejected From School Play Learns Fate

    Detroit Mom Who Made Fake Bomb Threats Because Her Teen Was Rejected From School Play Learns Fate

    Crystal Royster of Detroit decided if her daughter couldn’t participate in her school’s play, NOBODY was! Now, she’s facing the consequences of her actions.

    By





    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 30, 2026
  • White Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey in Her Home Finally Learns His Fate

    White Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey in Her Home Finally Learns His Fate

    After shooting Sonya Massey in 2024 while she stood in her kitchen, white former deputy Sean Grayson just learned his fate.

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    Angela Wilson






    Published

    January 29, 2026
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