Criminal Justice
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It’s the Remix to Conviction: R. Kelly’s Chicago Trial Finally Set for August of 2022
The disgraced R&B musician was convicted in September on all nine counts of racketering and sex trafficking.
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Flavor Flav Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident in Nevada
‘In alleged domestic violence cases, there are two sides to the story, and we’ll explain our side in the courtroom and not in the media,’ said Flav’s lawyer.
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Judge Denies Dismissal of Criminal Case for Empire Star Jussie Smollett
Jury selection for Smollett’s upcoming trial is set to begin November 29.
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Bill Cosby Sued by Artist and Former Cosby Show Actress Lili Bernard
‘The Pennsylvania Supreme Court let a predator back on the streets,’ Bernard said.
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Jay-Z’s Team Roc Raises $1 Million to Help Investigate Wrongful Conviction Cases in Kansas City
The Grammy award-winning mogul and Team Roc recently filed a lawsuit against the KCPD in September, citing multiple abuse complaints.
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Philadelphia Police Department Investigating Viral Video of a White Officer Harassing a Black Man
The officer, identified as Robert Hoover, has been placed on administrative leave.
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R. Kelly Found Guilty of All 9 Charges, Including Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
The racketeering charge alone holds a 20-year potential sentence; Kelly’s sentence will be announced May 4.
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R. Kelly’s Defense Presents Closing Arguments Comparing Him to Martin Luther King Jr., Hugh Hefner and Mike Pence
Regardless of the outcome in the New York trial, Kelly still faces additional charges in Illinois and Minnesota.
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R.Kelly’s New York Trial Nears End as Prosecutors Begin Closing Arguments
While the prosecutorial team spent nearly five weeks presenting their case, the defense, in contrast, spent less than three days.