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The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present Witnesses

The prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in…

Maiysha Kai

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T.I. and Tiny Evade Sexual Abuse Charges in Los Angeles Due to Expired Statute of Limitations

To date, the couple has been accused by more than 30 women of sexual assault, drugging and, in some cases…

Maiysha Kai

Friday 12:00PM

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A Look at the Legal Machine That Worked to Keep R. Kelly's Accusers Silent

In addition to fear, shame and guilt, other factors such as nondisclosure agreements and settlements often play a…

Shanelle Genai

Thursday 11:05AM

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'The Scars...Continue to Live With All of Us': Simone Biles and Fellow US Gymnasts Give Congressional Testimony on FBI Mishandling of Nassar Case

'I blame Larry Nassar, and I also blame an entire system,' said Biles. She and three fellow gymnasts called for…

Maiysha Kai

Thursday 9:41AM

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Judge Allows Jurors to Hear Tapes That Capture R. Kelly Verbally and Physically Assaulting Accusers

This additional evidence comes just 24 hours after a previous accuser testified to witnessing a “sexual act” between…

Shanelle Genai

Wednesday 12:00PM

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Witness Testifies She Saw R. Kelly Perform a ‘Sexual Act’ on Aaliyah When the Singer Was Just a Teen; Second Male Accuser Takes the Stand

This testimony comes during week four of Kelly’s federal sex trafficking trial.

Shanelle Genai

9/14/21 12:00PM

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R. Kelly Reportedly Once Berated an Assistant for Letting One of His Girlfriends 'Escape'

On Friday, a former assistant echoed prior allegations of Kelly's obsessive control over his live-in girlfriends,…

Maiysha Kai

9/13/21 11:30AM

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As the 4th Week of R. Kelly's Trial Opens, a Witness Testifies to Being Raped, Imprisoned and Starved for Several Days

The woman testified that she was assaulted while unconscious; another witness detailed her time as one of Kelly's…

Maiysha Kai

9/10/21 10:34AM

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Day 11 of R. Kelly's Criminal Trial Further Illustrates Alleged Pattern of Grooming

A new witness testified to a nine-year, on-and-off relationship with the singer that began when she was 15.

Maiysha Kai

9/03/21 9:04AM

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R. Kelly's First Male Accuser Takes the Stand as Another Witness Testifies Kelly Raped Her Days After Marrying Aaliyah

Both accusers state they were 17 when sexually abused by Kelly. As more witnesses testify, the complicity of the…

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8/31/21 10:30AM

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R. Kelly Reportedly Considered Himself a 'Genius' Entitled to Have Sex With 'Very Young Girls'

A female witness said Kelly likened himself to fellow entertainer Jerry Lee Lewis and testified that the R&B…

Maiysha Kai

8/27/21 9:42AM

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As R. Kelly's Criminal Trial Continues in Brooklyn, Disturbing Revelations Mount

Since the trial began last Thursday, witnesses have collectively testified to grooming, forced sex and physical…

Maiysha Kai

8/25/21 9:09AM

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Former St. Louis Cop Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Beating Black Undercover Cop at Protest

Two other former officers are awaiting sentencing for their role in the assault.

Joe Jurado

7/15/21 6:00PM

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Arizona Secretary of State Requests Investigation Into Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani for Possible Election Interference

You ever get the feeling these dudes are really bad at trying to break the law?

Joe Jurado

7/08/21 6:00PM

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Former Ohio Cop Who Fatally Shot Andre Hill Requests Trial Be Moved

Andre Hill was killed for being Black with a cell phone.

Joe Jurado

7/02/21 2:00PM

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Texas Grand Jury Declines to Indict the 8 Officers Involved in Marvin Scott III's Death

Scott died in March while being held in custody at a Collin County jail.

Joe Jurado

6/23/21 1:30PM

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Judge Rules Derek Chauvin Is a Broke Bitch, Unable to Hire an Attorney in Federal Civil Rights Case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin isn’t only a convicted murderer; apparently, he’s also a broke…

Joe Jurado

6/02/21 2:00PM

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Texas Spent Over a Million Dollars Fighting a Lawsuit Filed by Prisoners Asking for Sanitary Supplies and Social Distancing Measures

I really don’t fuck with Texas politicians, y’all. These motherfuckers really never miss an opportunity to be dumb,…

Joe Jurado

5/28/21 8:00PM

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Bill Cosby Denied Parole After Refusing to Complete Sex Offender Treatment Program

The Pennsylvania Parole Board has denied Bill Cosby’s parole, Deadline confirmed on Thursday. Cosby has been…

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5/28/21 9:30AM

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Can’t Stop Karening: Amy Cooper Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Employer Alleging Discrimination After She Was Fired When Central Park Video Went Viral

Whatever happened to just taking the L? Whether it be the former president and his acolytes or the Central Park…

Joe Jurado

5/27/21 6:00PM

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